CanadianGirl79

CanadianGirl79

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  1. Specializing as a fresh nurse?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to gareysn's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the chance to go into your "dream field", take it! For one thing, you state it's what you have wanted to do since you can remember, and for another thing, in this economy, being offered...

  2. What is the future for LPNs in canada

    CanadianGirl79 replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think so. In Ontario it seems that more and more places are hiring PNs. But then, look at our program vs the one in the US...ours is 2 years long. Their's is usually a year. They have two...

  3. Forced canceling/calling off question!

    CanadianGirl79 replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Are you PT or FT? If you're fulltime, I dont think you need to worry - they don't cancel FT staff. (At least, they don't at my hospital) If you're PT, you probably will get cancelled more until you've...

  4. Hospital Baby Blankets

    CanadianGirl79 replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well in Canada, where I practice, the patients do not pay out of pocket for anything at the hospital (unless they want wi-fi, tv, etc). By stealing blankets, they are taking funds from the hospital...

  5. Hospital Baby Blankets

    CanadianGirl79 replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really? On my unit, we totally take back the blankets LOL. We check the baby's carrier/car seat before they leave (with the baby inside) and take the blankets back if they are

  6. Bridging Program

    CanadianGirl79 replied to littlemammanurse's topic in International Nursing

    There are not Certified Nurse Midwives in Canada. You need to take a separate, 4 yera midwife program. McMaster in Hamilton, Ont has one. And to work in L&D, just being an RN won't automatically...

  7. LPNs in Canada vs US

    CanadianGirl79 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a Canadian LPN, and I work on an acute floor in a hospital. In my province, I am responsible for my own practice. I don't have any RNs overseeing me, aside perhaps from the Charge Nurse, but she...

  8. Ok lets talk LAB values and what they mean..

    CanadianGirl79 replied to SublimeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ALT and AST are enzymes found inside liver cells. When liver cells are damaged, the enzymes spill out, and the serum levels of ALT and AST are raised. AST can be in other cells of the body, so it's...

  9. What does future hold for RPN in ontario

    CanadianGirl79 replied to ar7377's topic in International Nursing

    I work full-time, and sometimes have the chance for OT...not often, but sometimes. I make around $25/hr and I am a "new

  10. RPN Bridge to RN or RN

    CanadianGirl79 replied to tippler's topic in International Nursing

    The advantage of doing RPN first is that right now there are more RPN jobs then RN, at least in the GTA. However, who knows if this will be true in 2 years...it also depends on what area you want to...

  11. Did your Predictor Test results match you passing the CPNRE?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to made's topic in International Nursing

    I got 95-100% chance of passing, and did pass. I was so scared I'd failed, though. A few weeks ago, for fun, I took the CRNE predictor test, and it said I had an 75% chance of passing, and that was...

  12. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    CanadianGirl79 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    It's sad that the nurse was fired, and that the student was kicked out, but honestly, the veteran nurse should have told the students that their request was inappropriate, and the student who posted...

  13. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    First of all, I am not sure if you are aware, but your post previous to this one was very judgemental. You accuse others of being judgemental, but then go on to accuse them of not being ethical...

  14. Will I still be considered if I'm missing one admission course?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to chrisman10's topic in International Nursing

    I believe some schools have a challenge exam, where you can write it, and if you get the required percentage, you are excused from having that pre-req. However, if you don't get the required grade,...

  15. How far can an Practical Nurse go in their Career?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to future_hero's topic in International Nursing

    RPNs/LPNs can work in ER, OR and most other settings. So far, not many places have them in ICU, but that could change one day. For OR you usually need the OR certificate, but you can usually do that...

  16. RN vs RPN Career

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NursetobeSil's topic in Canada

    I am an RPN, and on my unit, there are no meds that an RN can hang that I cannot. The difference between RNs and RPNs is in the patient populations they care for. In terms of skills (such as...

  17. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Wow...that's scary. I hope I never have a nurse looking after me that needed 6 tries to pass the entry-to-practice exam, PLUS the remedial course...that's just

  18. Question about completing Nursing pre-grad

    CanadianGirl79 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not saying it's totally off the wall, just that it might not be easy for the college to do, due mainly to the shortage of clinical placements in the GTA in recent years. The final placements are...

  19. Question about completing Nursing pre-grad

    CanadianGirl79 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    Her current school *might* consider arranging for her to do her pregrad in Toronto, but bear in mind this might be very hard - her school likely has contacts with local hospitals and LTCs to take...

  20. May 2011 cpne exam result

    CanadianGirl79 replied to budzdeguzman's topic in International Nursing

    Honestly wondering here: How are the various colleges going to send out results, when Canada Post is on strike? Have any of the Provincial Colleges arranged to do it over the phone or email? Hope you...

  21. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Actually, RPNs and RNs can do the same things, the same controlled acts. http://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/educational-tools/learning-modules/utilization-of-rns-and-rpns/overview/...

  22. Need Advice

    CanadianGirl79 replied to zowe's topic in International Nursing

    2 years of a BScN do NOT equal a PN diploma. To write the CPNRE now one requires a diploma from a recognized PN program. As Fiona said, a PN license is not a consolation prize for those who failed...

  23. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Ok, your reply is insulting. "they should get their chance to work in the field even if through the LPN"....see, that's why we PNs hate...RNs who seem to think being a PN is being less of a nurse then...

  24. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I am an RPN who definitely finds it insulting that would-be RNs who fail the CRNE three times are permitted to sit our exam. If someone can't pass the entry-to-practice exam for thier desired...

  25. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to JuliWB's topic in International Nursing

    My son went to daycare when I started school when he was 9 months old. Looking back it STILL breaks my heart. I would have had to go back when he was a year and my mat leave ran out, but still...I...