caleo

caleo

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  1. Any home care PSWs around?

    caleo posted a topic in Canada

    Hi I know thisis a forum for nurses, but I have seen a few support workers around on other posts. I am waiting for CNO to work through my application for eligibility to sit the CRNE. In the mean time,...

  2. Any home care PSWs around?

    caleo replied to caleo's topic in Canada

    Hmmm - I feel pretty much like I am being ripped off. I travelled 100km between clients over 4 days which is a fair nit if not being covered for gas - never mind wear and tear on my car! The hourly...

  3. Band 6 interview presentation

    caleo replied to Billemb's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi For mine, I have used powerpoint as a presentation tool - minimal, but effective. I also took several copis pf the presentation as a handout to give to them afterwards - my old manager still has my...

  4. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    Really? Where did you read

  5. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    My problem isn't my wait - I don't think any of the IENs mind waiting - it is the inconsistency and the lack of transparency - the misinformation of what you get told on one occasion and is changed...

  6. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    I am under no illusion about the job situation for nurses in Canada as are many of the nurses waiting for licensure in their various provinces - But it is very frustrating when the CNO are not...

  7. RN working as PSW or RPN?

    caleo replied to Ontario_RN's topic in Canada

    Hi - I am an RN (uk) awaiting accreditation from CNO - I have been told that to work as a PSW in Ontario you have to have the PSW certification from an approved school. Not sure whether being...

  8. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    It isnt as simple as that.you need to apply to the nursing body for the province you would like to work in. They check all your credentials and advise as to whether your qualifications and experience...

  9. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    I worked in the UK. I sent my application in in the summer, but unfortunately there was a problem getting my transcripts which I didn't know about (they got lost twice.???) so CNO finally got them in...

  10. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    caleo replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    I am waiting as well. It is frustrating, but there will be an end to it one day. I have been trying to get work as a PSW, but not been successful, as here in Ontario they require a PSW certificate,...

  11. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    caleo replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just found this info which backs up why they should not be used

  12. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    caleo replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Foleys can be used as an emergency measure to keep a tract open, but should not be used for feeding. Besdies the fact that foleys are not manufactured for this purpose, they do not have a retention...