Trishrpn80

Trishrpn80

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  1. Registered Nurse Job Prospects Canada 2014

    Trishrpn80 replied to Qing's topic in Canada

    Like Fiona said you need to define rural. There is rural and then there is remote and northern. Remote nursing is where the needs are but you can 4-10hrs away from a major city. Rural is usually...

  2. RN job with 'normal' hours?

    Trishrpn80 replied to htanis's topic in Canada

    You can work community nursing but pay is lower and its never really 9-5. There is a lot of work that gets done on your home time and you still work every other weekend. No one has been harsh to the...

  3. Should i get my bscn?

    Trishrpn80 replied to brittrose's topic in Canada

    My mom is a 63 yr old nurse and she says she isn't retoring for at least 5 Years. I won't be retiring for at least another 34 yrs and thats if they let me do it at 67

  4. Registered Nurse Job Prospects Canada 2014

    Trishrpn80 replied to Qing's topic in Canada

    I work rural our island has under 3500 people and have no issues. I also don't do anything that would make people talk. But i know a few of the teachers up here are party animals It is small town...

  5. For NEW GRADS - Student Loan Forgiveness

    Trishrpn80 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Well this one states 400hrs. You reapply yearly for up to 5 yrs so there is no 3 yr minimum on this one and it is canada

  6. For NEW GRADS - Student Loan Forgiveness

    Trishrpn80 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    The application information page states the requirements. You need to have provided nursing care for at least 400 hrs. There is more info on the page....

  7. Jobs in AB?

    Trishrpn80 replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada

    Yup.. its the HR recruiters. Northern spots are always hiring and desperate so they have recruiters to go through the resumes and/or career profiles to hunt you down. When I was a fresh new grad...

  8. For NEW GRADS - Student Loan Forgiveness

    Trishrpn80 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    I got it this year :) it is not only for new grads. Just put your postal code in and see if you

  9. HELP: Employment options for RPN while pursuing BScN?

    Trishrpn80 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I live in a northern remote town in ontario (no road access out). It is a difficult place to live and requires a lot of research. There are tons of jobs on indeed. You can apply for community nursing...

  10. HELP: Employment options for RPN while pursuing BScN?

    Trishrpn80 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am an RPN in Ontario and have worked outside of gerontology areas. I have worked in complex continuing care, palliative care, community, med/surg, and northern remote nursing so i see postop pts,...

  11. Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Trishrpn80 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

  12. Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Trishrpn80 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it a lie. People are telling the truth and if you choose to be naive and not heed advice do not come back in tears and complain about it. I live very...

  13. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    Trishrpn80 replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Xokw- you wanna write my new resume Writing resumes and cover letters are the two things I hate the

  14. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    Trishrpn80 replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    If you are willing to do the work you can find a job no problem. Its just that simple. People want the jobs to come to them. Symptoms of a lazy and spoiled society. I graduated in 2008 and never had...

  15. NCLEX adoption for Canadian schools (Western Ontario '16)

    Trishrpn80 replied to klonopin_cookie666's topic in Canada

    I go to Nipissing in the RPN to BScN and my teacher this semester did all of our tests in the NCLEX format. Didn't seem any different than previous courses in the past before the decision to move to...

  16. do i need to go back to school before reinstatement?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

  17. Need advice for LPN grad

    Trishrpn80 replied to nflores's topic in Canada

  18. do i need to go back to school before reinstatement?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Joanna, Oh come on if you look at a map of Canada where i am is not really high up.. I think we are at level with saskatoon.. Actually i would comsider this remote nursing not northern but thats only...

  19. could RPNs and RNs here in Ontario practice profession fully as a volunteer?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    I am assuming you are talking about Ontario Canada... There is Ontario California On this forum you never know.

  20. could RPNs and RNs here in Ontario practice profession fully as a volunteer?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    I guess you are not looking at the right hospitals. Lots of job opportunities available for RPN's in various settings. There is a shortage of jobs incthe major metro areas but rural is hiring. With...

  21. do i need to go back to school before reinstatement?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    It still isn't easy to get in. In Timmins you basically need to be related or know someone. Where i live we are short staffed but you need to learn to deal with isolation and the fact that the closest...

  22. Career Change after Nursing

    Trishrpn80 replied to unhappy101's topic in Canada

    I can agree its not the bedside patient care but its the politics that drives me to drink and makes me question my career choice. I have done a variety of areas and starting to really miss community...

  23. Alberta: Do Not Move Without an Offer!

    Trishrpn80 replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    So its not a good time to move to alberta?? Are you sure?? just kidding. It is not smart to move anywhere without a job offer in writing and some money in your pocket for a few

  24. nurses in mental health

    Trishrpn80 replied to chipchipperson's topic in Canada

    RPN's, RN's, and NP's all work in mental health. There are openings all the time because its an area with a high turnover. My mom has been a MH nurse for 33 yrs. You don't need extra training or...

  25. RPNS - income taxes

    Trishrpn80 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I would love an allnurses pen