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  1. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley posted a topic in Canada

    Hello Canadian nurses, I work in San Diego, California, but am considering a move to BC. Can you tell me what is normally considered full time in Canada? I work for the government, so we do a 40 hour...

  2. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Thanks for this. Yes, I have been online and seen GF Strong rehab center. I will do

  3. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Thanks for that, it's very

  4. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Your reply has been an eye-opener, for sure. I so appreciate all the replies on Allnurses since they are from nurses actually on the job. Priceless. Well, you have given me a glimpse into the Canadian...

  5. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Again, very helpful. About specialty, I am going to be taking my CRRN exam (Rehab RN specialty) soon. Do Canadian hospitals accept USA specialty qualifications as far as you know? I have worked on a...

  6. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Oh wow, this is a pretty dire report - but exactly the kind of real information I was hoping for. PAPER CHARTING - now that's a real blow! Our docs put all their orders in electronically, and all meds...

  7. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    My Carmel Valley is actually in the San Diego area, but I know the Monterey Carmel Valley well and it's beautiful. I don't know about the hospital there, though. You will probably double your salary...

  8. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Thanks. Right now I work 40

  9. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Thank you for your reply. I have prepared the NNAS form for BC, but the cost is $600, then another $500 for the BC license. So I was trying to get a "feel" for how nursing really IS in Canada before...

  10. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    Thank you so much for your very informative reply! This really helps me envision what nursing might be like in a similar setting (acute rehab) in Canada. I work in a Veterans hospital, spinal cord...

  11. Full time in Canada 36 or 40 hours/week?

    CarmelValley replied to CarmelValley's topic in Canada

    That's very helpful. From what you say, it seems you are working 42 hours/week over the course of 30 days doing 12 hour shifts. In USA the standard for full time is 36 hrs/week. For government...