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    Switching to nursing

    Fiona59 replied to Amandaji's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Take up nursing in the States if you plan to settle there. You can still do a two year diploma for RN
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    Discharging by Wheelchair

    Fiona59 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my province, you walk out if you are capable of walking, or using your crutches. Baby should be carried out in the car seat or pushed in the pram. My favourite unit manager once said to a patient...
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    Need some input please.

    Fiona59 replied to Pjones71's topic in Chamberlain College

    Are you hoping to work as a nurse on an ophthalmology unit? Are you willing to work anywhere to pay those loans. Ophthamology units are few and far between. My hospital has an eye clinic and the...
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This mentality is creeping into Canadian healthcare. Meals are basic and balanced. It's not an all you can eat
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I see a Canadian hospital on a commercial it's asking for money for the Sick Kids or funding for a specific piece of machinery. which isn't often. I was amazed to see hospitals in the...
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    Those Who Have Left Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    A classmate worked for three months and quit. Works in a men's clothing store. Happy, works part time. Goes to all her child's events, gets vacation when she wants, never has shifts
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    Has anyone nursed in Ireland or Scotland

    Fiona59 replied to das729's topic in International Nursing

    First hiring priority is to UK nationals, followed by EU citizens. Registration evaluation is expensive and lengthy. Not worth it for a temporary job. Like I said earlier, search the UK
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    Has anyone nursed in Ireland or Scotland

    Fiona59 replied to das729's topic in International Nursing

    Read the UK threads to understand the hoops you have to jump through to be able to work in the UK or Eire. What citizenship do you
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    Philippine RN to PSW CCA in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to JackieOnTheRocks's topic in Nurse Registration

    Why would you want to
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    Is this normal?

    Fiona59 replied to innovative.nurse's topic in Canada

    What was the appointment for? Routine BP checks? Immunizations? Not enough info for us to tell you. And over the years, who had you been seeing at your
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    Moving from Quebec to Alberta

    Fiona59 replied to RNLEB1985's topic in Canada

    The OP never returned. This thread is six years old. Job market is terrible here. Just read the
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    New LPN age 61

    Fiona59 replied to Cnalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is a huge difference between 48 and 61. I graduated at 41 and am now 60. My body aches. At my last interview they asked if I'd be willing to commit three to five years t the unit. I am in a...
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    New LPN age 61

    Fiona59 replied to Cnalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Legally, they can't refuse to hire you based on your age. Don't be surprised if a lot of people "interview better". That seems to be my employer's code for they are younger and cheaper
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    Fiona59 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Most healthcare jobs on Canada are in union environments. Availability and often seniority will determine what shifts you get. Government funding of educational courses for immigrants is seeing in...
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    Switching countries right after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to sym92's topic in International Nursing

    Have you ever been to Toronto in the Winter? Do you own multiple scarves, gloves, boots? OK, read this part of the forum. Employment in the GTA is like hen's teeth for locally educated new grads who...
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    Does anyone really read all this charting?

    Fiona59 replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    We long hand chart. We have an audit team that reviews. Chart that snarky interaction because it will safe your butt when the family rants. Chart the times you paged that MIA
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    How long to wait for an interview

    Fiona59 replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, if the system is the same as mine, you have to use the correct keywords in your application to make it through. Then you are up against any internal applicants. Example. I applied for a...
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    Is LTC a good route for getting into Public Health? What other experience would help me?

    Fiona59 replied to bluesocks's topic in Canada

    Working in LTC is very different from being on a student placement. The RNs I worked with had very little patient contact. Their role was mainly administrative. The aides and LPNs knew the patients...
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    Nursing in Calegary Alberta

    Fiona59 replied to Rn.se's topic in Canada

    The last two competitions I applied for were "cancelled" which is usually code for filled by an accommodation. It's hard to move around within the system. You need to look at any employer to get...
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    Nursing in Ireland

    Fiona59 replied to Dara-mfon's topic in General World

    What you are both missing is the point that EU nationals will be hired first. Preference goes to the Irish and then the EU. No hospital is going to go to the expense of importing staff when there are...
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    Nurses with children always go home early?

    Fiona59 replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    Define child. I had to work Christmas night and leave my teenagers at home while their father was serving in Afghanistan, so that nurses with small children could be home. The rationale? "Your kids...
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    Teaching project on discharge for preterm infant parents

    Fiona59 replied to afac1986's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Google is your friend. As is the hospital maternity unit. They usually give details of Mums and Tots groups, support groups for Mums of Preemies. Go forth and do your
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    How to become a PACU nurse in Canada?

    Fiona59 replied to Brie_Cheese's topic in Canada

    There have been postings in the last six months with AHS for PACU LPNs. Watch the boards. Surgical experience is required and it's not for new
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    Shortages r/t Puerto Rico

    Fiona59 replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    50 and 100ml bags only to be used as last resort. IV push for everything that can be pushed. And this is in
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    Advice on best time to have a baby (please!)

    Fiona59 replied to secondtimer14's topic in General Students

    Can't agree more! My youngest was five when I started my