campbe11

Wildlife photographer for National Geographic

Crocs (non-vented clogs)! Everyone hates them but they are one of very few shoes that keep my legs/knees/feet from aching :)

The EEG is not clinically diagnostic for brain death and neither is MRI. The physician must perform as assessment of brain stem reflexes (e.g. apnea test, cold caloric/oculovestibular reflex test, etc.) and, depending on the situation, a brain perfus...

Originally from Bellevue, WA Received my BScRN from Seattle University in Seattle, WA Currently living and working in Calgary, AB - and loving it! :) Miss the rain/greenery/water of WA though!!

I know of LPNs who work in ICUs and peds floors as well - sajeda_, just be aware that some areas may not use a LPN or RPNs license to full scope though. Depends on the unit.

has anyone had to be interviewed when they applied to for a twp or a pr visa? as a condition of getting a twp you need to prove that you will leave the country after your permit/visa expires. i can document that my family lives in the u.s., that i ha...

I can understand how that could easily happen. For myself, I had friends who have had success with immigration lawyers and gave good references for them (although they were to expensive for me to afford at the time). If I had had the money I would ha...

From an IEN's perspective (US citizen to AB, Canada) It is a long, complicated (as it should be), and expensive process. It is important to do your research, although the CIC website can be a bit confusing. There are Canadian consulates in some state...

I'm so nervous! It seems Alberta results must have been sent out, but I haven't received mine yet. I'm in the U.S. though so maybe it will take a couple more days than expected. Congratulations to all who have already passed, and good luck to those w...

Thank you for correcting me. I should have clarified that my assumption was taken from seeing so many postings for ER positions on the AHS website. As for the taxes, I didn't do my research beforehand. I apologize. However I will save my comments abo...

It took me a VERY long time to get a job offer in Calgary, AB....and in the end it was all about "who I knew" rather than my experience. Even when my experience is in a highly specialized area. I would suggest being prepared to wait it out for a whil...

It feels like it's been longer than (almost) 4 weeks since the exam! The wait is the hardest part in some ways....i'm excited and nervous all at once. I took mine in Calgary, AB. Anyone else take theirs there? Didn't feel like the material was all th...

Can any IEN tell me how long it took them to receive their temporary work permit once they requested it from CARNA (where they send it to you by email)? Thanks!

To clarify - in my opinion there is a shortage & more nurses are needed (and will be needed). HOWEVER, there is no money available to staff hospitals with RNs the way they should/wish they could. Very sad. Just my take on things.

I should also add, I will be living in Calgary with my boyfriend when I (eventually) am able to move....so I ask about jobs in that area respectively.

Are there any IEN's currently working in Alberta who could update me on the job status for RN's in this provence? I know they just built the new hospital, but from what I have been seeing on the AHS job website the need is mainly for ER nurses (sadly...

Took my NCLEX-RN today - 75 questions!! I got the "good" pop-up, but who knows! :/ Keeping my fingers crossed. I had a pretty mixed test. Only 1 med question, at least 7 SATA questions, lots of peds content, some nutrition, PHARM (yuck), 4 infection ...

I took mine today (75 questions) and just checked and got the "good" pop up! :) Lets hope its right!

From what I've heard, most of the 2009 grads from my school in WA found jobs - just took them a while. I got hired where I'm doing my senior prac at. Its still pretty tough around here. Seems like the hospitals are just hiring the students that are d...

my mom will be :) For our graduating class we decided to let each individual choose who they wanted to pin them - whether that be family or faculty.

@maximus418: VMMC is really great. Can't say enough good things, but they are currently in a hiring freeze :/ I'll be lucky if I'll get the job I was verbally offered. The only negative I can think of is that they see a smaller patient population (lo...

I am about to graduate from SU with a BSN and I would highly recommend their program. They are in the process of restructuring the clinical layout so that may help with the Nurse Tech situation, although I was a NT the summer after my junior year and...

I sometimes catch myself doing this. It's really unprofessional and not excusable, I can only imagine it makes people feel awkward/uncomfortable. :/