Fiona59

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    Social work

    Fiona59 replied to Goodman2's topic in Canada

    Well, Social Work is Social Work and Nursing is what it says. One deals with how social conditions affects people, the other deals with the actual human body. What do you think are the
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    How to prepare 0.45 NaCl IVFluid?

    Fiona59 replied to trevor05's topic in General Nursing

    It exists. I've spiked a bag of half
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    RPN to RN

    Fiona59 replied to galshrukh's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Reg. Practical Nurse. Ontario is the only province in Canada which uses the term, the rest of us are LPNs. The problem basically is OP was assessed by the Ontario College as having an RN education...
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    Students (and others) using staff parking

    Fiona59 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    Hah. The parkade I use was specifically built for staff. Then, the powers that be said ER visitors could use it, then suddenly it became a free for all. Public and staff. Staff are supposed to...
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    My Colonoscopy

    Fiona59 replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Still in use in my hospital. Whoever named it was seriously
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    My Colonoscopy

    Fiona59 replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hah. Sups? My guy told me to buy a powder that had to be mixed in a ceramic mug as it created a thermal reaction and drink it. I should be able to drink it at work and enjoy my own porcelain...
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    Where should the fundus be postpartum?

    Fiona59 replied to clumsymoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps you should open your maternity textbook and start
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    Are there no psych nurses for the military members stationed overseas?

    Fiona59 replied to Chadmasters's topic in Government, Military

    I know my nation's military require RNs to have a degree. They are commissioned officers after
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    Canadian physicians protesting pay raises, advocating for nurses

    Fiona59 replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm Canadian and hadn't heard about this. I thought all Residents were paid! But I can see how they would protest to look good. Nursing and support service unions across the country are being...
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    Columbia College Calgary, Alberta. Give your reviews please.

    Fiona59 replied to tenkun yyc's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Well, that's me told. AHS hires the vast majority of nurses within the province, be it acute care, public health, Corrections. There are faith based organizations and LTC, doctors clinics but they...
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    ON to N orthern Health B. C.

    Fiona59 replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    Fort St John sends a lot out to Alberta. Lately, we've been seeing a lot of lap cholis. Was beginning to think their surgeons were on vacation. ENT, high risk pregnancies are all
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    LPN inject Botox in Alberta, Canada

    Fiona59 replied to edmontonbee's topic in Canada

    Call CLPNA and talk to a practice consultant. It can be done. I know an LPN who was doing
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    Men not helpful

    Fiona59 replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looked at previous posts, claims to be Phillipines RN working in
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    Migration to canada

    Fiona59 replied to Aelfric's topic in Immigration Advice

    So how do you know you want to live here? Urban area have few jobs for local nurses. Some health authorities have hiring freezes. There is no need to recruit overseas anyone who tells you otherwise...
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    I want to quit nursing

    Fiona59 replied to Meoneth88's topic in Canada

    I agree and applaud your courage. Look into health record technology. Two year diploma is my province. If I had known that this job existed that's where I'd be. Heck, they make more than I do...
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    UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    Fiona59 replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    And Canada lurves being used as a stepping stone/second
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    Columbia College Calgary, Alberta. Give your reviews please.

    Fiona59 replied to tenkun yyc's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Google the programme. Find out how many graduates pass the registration exam on the first try. Also read the forum. AHS has an unofficial hiring freeze. Calgary and Edmonton are having a hard time...
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    "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    Fiona59 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    The failure to acknowledge the concept of ‘for the greater
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    "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    Fiona59 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    No Canadian nurse or doctor has ever lost their licence working in a needle exchange or safe site. I'm really noticing a huge difference between American posters and the rest of the world in this...
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    "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    Fiona59 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in Vancouver. The corner of Main and Hastings and a lot is Hastings is like hell on earth. I have done shifts in a needle exchange. Never felt threatened, the users were polite and...
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    AZ LPN looking into move to Vancouver

    Fiona59 replied to cjaye's topic in Canada

    Replies 1 and two gave you the info. Use google to get the rest of your
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    AZ LPN looking into move to Vancouver

    Fiona59 replied to cjaye's topic in Canada

    His/her basic question was answered in the first two
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    AZ LPN looking into move to Vancouver

    Fiona59 replied to cjaye's topic in Canada

    Doesn't answer he question of why you want to move north. Everyone has a reason, love, Mountie fetish, want legal cannabis, fleeing Trump, fleeing Obama(whenever there is an American election there...
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    AZ LPN looking into move to Vancouver

    Fiona59 replied to cjaye's topic in Canada

    If you know nothing about Canada, why are you moving to
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    AZ LPN looking into move to Vancouver

    Fiona59 replied to cjaye's topic in Canada

    You need to apply to CLPNBC t have your education assessed to see if you meet our standards. Two year diploma is required. How to your plan on immigrating? BC, especially the lower mainland is a very...