loriangel14 RN

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    Is any RPN...

    loriangel14 replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    Have you graduated from an RPN program here in
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    Nurses Past Their Prime

    loriangel14 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    The OP has a bad attitude so i guess she would be no help in an
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    Nurses Past Their Prime

    loriangel14 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I guess being 42 would make me ineligible to be a nurse according to the
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    Nurses Past Their Prime

    loriangel14 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    If that is the attitude that you display at work no wonder you are meeting resistance. With such a dismissive tone towards experienced nurses you are setting yourself up for the reaction you have been...
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    Models

    loriangel14 replied to Sarah_UK's topic in International Nursing

    Try searching this forum. There are threads about Canadian nursing. Having never nursed in the UK it is hard to tell what the differences would be. If you have speciific questions you could post them....
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    Homecare Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to sublime_huner's topic in International Nursing

    Googled it. VON does hire
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    Homecare Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to sublime_huner's topic in International Nursing

    I went to a job fair that was put on by St Elisabeth shortly before I graduated last year. They were offering $17 to start and I think the top of their pay scale was just under $19. As opposed to...
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    CNAs or no CNAs? Primary or Team? What do you think?

    loriangel14 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    4-5 pts for each RN or RPN ( I am an RPN) on days 6-7 on evenings and Just 2 RNs in the building on midnights.(26 pts at full cencus). Complex continuing care hospital, so we have a mixed bag of pts....
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    Homecare Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to sublime_huner's topic in International Nursing

    There are agencies that hire RPNs in Ontario such as Red Cross, St. Elisabeth, Bayshore, and Care Partners. Contact them directly for any job opportunity
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    CNAs or no CNAs? Primary or Team? What do you think?

    loriangel14 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a setting with no CNAs and I do primary care. I wouldn't have it any other way. I like doing their care so I can do my assessments at the same time. I know I won't miss anything and I am...
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    ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, I needed to proof read my post before I submit! I meant to type 23.37,( but I just got a whopping .57 cent raise so
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    Is any RPN...

    loriangel14 replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    Which program is better is a matter of personal opinion.You must decide what is important to you and decide which path is best for
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    stupid question about hours

    loriangel14 replied to coltsgrl's topic in General Nursing

    When i was in school and had to leave for clinicals at 5:30 my 8 & 10 year olds got themselves up and off to school by themselves. You will be surprised at how much they can do when they need
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    Is any RPN...

    loriangel14 replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    I live north of the city and I don't know what the job situation is in Toronto right now. You would have to check with the individual facilities to check for job
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    Is any RPN...

    loriangel14 replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    Most hospitals still hire RPNs. What areas they can work in varies. In my area hospitals are very RPN friendly and we can work in most areas. I have a friend that works in surgery, one works in...
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    Is any RPN...

    loriangel14 replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    What info are you looking for
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    Health care in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    That's what I like about our system, even the poor and disadvantaged can get access to good
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    Tattoo Policy

    loriangel14 replied to ICor9:24's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has no policy against tats and our head nurse has a large one on her lower leg(a lovely rose) and she wears capris in the summer to work on the
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    Health care in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    I have noticed that when they are reporting wait times in the media they are including elective surgeries. As Fiona said if it is an emergency you get what you need right away. I have seen people get...
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    Health care in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    I am not up on the finer details of our system but basically we pay health care premiums through our taxes and this is used to pay for health care. The government does not run the healthcare system,...
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    CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    loriangel14 replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    Some of those nurses would get a rude shock up here. Canadian hospitals don't use aides,everyone does their own care no matter what your
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    Job Interview

    loriangel14 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    1) how should i dress? present a neat and tidy appearance, minimum jewelry, short clean nails, and hair tidy. 2) should i bring a resume or anything? the ad doesn't mention that. i would bring one...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for the reply BlueRidge. Now you have made me wonder how they made the transition up here. Something to think about. I know what you mean about the money. Most of us have some kind of debt...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why would they need to hire new professors? Could the ones that used to teach ADN programs not make the transition to teaching the degree? Existing ADN programs could become degree programs instead. I...
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    Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    I would agree with that.In spite of the year long course PSWs help with ADLs but do not perform any skills that could be construed as an LVN