Trishrpn80

Trishrpn80

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  1. Nipissing RPN to BScN blended program

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I need to work ft (single mom).. Plus i live in moose factory so it would be didfixult to move and start

  2. Nipissing RPN to BScN blended program

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No one out

  3. IEN Registration in Alberta to become more difficult

    Trishrpn80 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Off topic.. Hahaha i just stepped in one of those this morning as we are starting to have break up here... Couldnt help but giggle Ok back to your regularly scheduled thread

  4. Alberta hiring freeze

    Trishrpn80 replied to courtney1987's topic in Canada

    I agree with joanna working rural areas provides lots of benefits but it isnt for

  5. Should i call sick or no?

    Trishrpn80 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    If u r legitimately sick then take the days off.. After 2 or 3 shifts we have to get a dr note.. So go see ur dr and ask for a note if u r worried Ppl who get fired are usually habitually sick and...

  6. Wow...cannot find a job!

    Trishrpn80 replied to sitting on a rainbow's topic in Canada

    I had no issue post grad but i moved to a less populated area.. Rural is usually hiring.. I had 2 pt positions then i got a ft one after a

  7. hours of work

    Trishrpn80 replied to JaneSmithRevisited's topic in Canada

    The ona website has the payscale on it if you r in

  8. Orientation Lengths for New Hires

    Trishrpn80 replied to RN.Jillian's topic in Canada

    I did homecare for 3 yrs.. It is not recommended for new grads because of the independent nature of your work.. I was orientated with 4 wks of homecare

  9. RPN jobs in Ottawa?

    Trishrpn80 replied to loren45's topic in Canada

    Sonce when does the CNO not take ir license for errors.. They have done it before and will comtinie to do so. First step is for you emplouer to deal with you but then CNO will get involved if need be...

  10. RPN jobs in Ottawa?

    Trishrpn80 replied to loren45's topic in Canada

    Katherine.. I live in ontario.. Not all nursing homes are in shambles and whether u work LTC or acite all those issues are taken very

  11. RPN jobs in Ottawa?

    Trishrpn80 replied to loren45's topic in Canada

    Katherine each of those things are a med error and taken very seriously... I dont know why u wouldnt think they

  12. AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone

    Trishrpn80 replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    Here we go again.. Hope everyone is safe where they

  13. Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Trishrpn80 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I have benefits and i like them... I have a teenager with glasses and some meds that i am glad are covered.. I make around the same rate the previous posters but i have added stuff because i am in...

  14. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    Nursing up here is difficult when dealing with locals.. They do not trust easy and because of the turnover it can be difficult for compliance.. I recommend that u attempt to be part of the community.....

  15. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    Fiona.. i remember my first threads asking about northern nursing and the low response rate from ppl who have done it lol... Fiona is right.. It is harsh.. As i have maintained it takes a certain...

  16. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    There are alot of cultural differences.. I work with Cree pt's where i am.. Communication can be an issue but usually they have staff on for translation And if u r like me u try to pick up the...

  17. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    Katherine trust me ppl expect it,. I have stories

  18. Working conditions worsening at AHS?

    Trishrpn80 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    Isn't sask having an economy boom there now? They were hiring here in 2012.. I love the free stuff recruitors give out

  19. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    Katherine i think people are saying you wont get much paid off in a year due to cost of living.. If you really have researched it i say go ahead.. I live in northern on in a remote community.. My...

  20. Northwest Territories

    Trishrpn80 replied to katherine100's topic in Canada

    Being in the north takes a certain personality.. Be prepared for extreme cold and isolation and food costs 4-5x what u pay.. I work in northern ontario in a fly in community and ppl come up here with...

  21. Prospective international nursing student in Canada

    Trishrpn80 replied to vimge4's topic in Canada

    Very professional... Hmmm are u typing from the 1990's? Nurses going to the USA isnt happening as it was back in 90's and early 2000's.. Time to update ur info If u want to do nursing then alot of...

  22. AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases

    Trishrpn80 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I am so glad that my employer doesnt deliberately have us work short.. Our casuals when in town work ft hrs.. We r usually short because there is no one who wants to work that shift.. This too...

  23. Nursing while pregnant -- Advice please :)

    Trishrpn80 replied to goodlife85's topic in Canada

    Our pg nurses dont deal with pts with shingles, chicken pox or tb (we get a few because of our location) Congrats on ur

  24. AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases

    Trishrpn80 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Joanna - northern tural mursing takes a special kind of person.. Our area is the same.. Short staffed a good majority of the

  25. AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases

    Trishrpn80 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Joanna - one of the reasons i am staying where i am is because at least i have a ft job and benefits and not ready to give that up to go south right now.. Plus i like northern rural nursing so its not...