CanuckLPN73

CanuckLPN73 has 2 years experience.

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1. How to pursue an RN in the US with a Canadian LPN

   CanuckLPN73 replied to brittany.blayse21's topic in Nurse Registration

   One can obtain a Bachelor Degree in any field and then later on, if they wish to change careers, can enter the After Degree RN program which is 2 years! Otherwise, one can enter University right...

2. What is your current LPN salary

   CanuckLPN73 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   From Alberta, Canada.....$25.17/hr plus $1/hr when I'm in the Charge Nurse position, plus $5/hr for nights and $2.75/hr for evenings and $3.25/hr for w/e's. Just graduated and started work last summer...

3. September 11, 2013 CPRNE Exa Results

   CanuckLPN73 replied to LuluGirl's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   Passed....first attempt!!

4. Temp LPN

   CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

   Hi sjamesrn, Just received an email from CLPNA and yes, you are correct, if there is no Active LPN available, then I can work under an RN or RPN (any one with full registration)!! Not that it really...

5. Temp LPN

   CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

   I thought I would ask the question here first, however yes I did email them as well. And again my question is not about what to sign...but if one could work with an RN supervising them or if the...

6. Temp LPN

   CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

   Hi Fiona, I am in Alberta as well. However right on the CLPNA website it states So I am not going to argue that point. All I was inquiring about is whether one is able to work if there is an RN on...

7. Temp LPN

   CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

   GPN? I haven't heard that before, but yes. I write in Sept. As a GPN though, from my understanding on the CLPNA site we sign as a LPN though,...

8. Temp LPN

   CanuckLPN73 posted a topic in Canada

   Hi , I know as a Temp LPN, one is not allowed to work in a facility unless there is another LPN in the facility, however if there were no other LPN's in the facility, would the temp LPN still be...

9. Confused....

   CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in General Students

   Thanks...reading this and starting to put things

10. Confused....

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in General Students

    Sorry I am completley lost here.... I thought that when one had low oxygen (Im assuming low O2 because of the low Hemoglobin) that their BP would be high, which is why when we put one on Oxygen the BP...

11. Confused....

    CanuckLPN73 posted a topic in General Students

    If someone's HGB is low (preop 95) shouldn't their RBC's be low as well (in this case it's normal)? having a low Hemoglobin value would indicate insufficient oxygen, which would increase respirations...

12. lpn student with 5 months left feeling burnt out

    CanuckLPN73 replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have one year left for the PN diploma(grad in April) and Im scared to death as well. Burnout here too but am gonna hold my breath, close my eyes and go for it! I will be so glad when this is all...

13. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's why I said that it depends on the

14. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    I remember being at camp years ago and the girls were having farting contests in the cabin I was

15. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a mom of two teenage boys I would have to disagree... sure some are gross however the same can be applied to girls... IMHO I think it depends on the person...I know mine are like day and night...