Fiona59

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    New Grad Resume Help

    Fiona59 replied to williams.jenna0's topic in Canada

    Uhm, one year old thread resurrection for a one time
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    How to go from LPN to RN

    Fiona59 replied to Ashleeyhope's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I've waited a couple of hours before answering your post but here goes. The N in LPN stands for NURSE. There is a huge difference between and LPN and a nursing assistant. You need to educate yourself...
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    US ER/Trauma Nurse interested in working in BC, Canada

    Fiona59 replied to LocalGirl808's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have a BScN? CIC outlines the process for migration and there many threads on moving to
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    I'm a RPN with hearing impartment. Can I work in OR?

    Fiona59 replied to Nurse1577's topic in Canada

    In a room, the surgeon is all powerful. It's about keeping the surgeon happy
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    I'm a RPN with hearing impartment. Can I work in OR?

    Fiona59 replied to Nurse1577's topic in Canada

    Routine surgeries aren't "under pressure". Trauma's yes, lap cholis, C-sections that are scheduled, etc, relatively stress frees. You at more likely to be stressed out by the Type A personalities...
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    New Grad Interviews for AHS

    Fiona59 replied to RoryGilmore's topic in Canada

    Congrats and welcome to the saltmines!. If you are at RAH, learn to bring your own food. The line ups in the food court kill your
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    Can't decide between LPN and After Degree Program at U of Alberta

    Fiona59 replied to Wannabenurse20's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The job market isn't great for nurses. Why not use your education
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    Canadian RN BScN seeking CA license "OB deficiency"

    Fiona59 replied to NursieB's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are several threads and posters discussing this issue. Remember, California is a desired destination and a state that produces it's own crop of new grads who need jobs. They can refuse/limit...
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    influenza/immunization nurse job, Alberta.

    Fiona59 replied to RNRNRN12345's topic in Canada

    A couple of things. The jobs are still posted. Orientation isn't until the first two weeks of October. So they likely won't start calling until September. Usual AHS interview questions. Read up on...
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    CNO registration timeline

    Fiona59 replied to Canadiand's topic in Canada

    Apply for jobs. State that the exam has been passed and you are waiting for your permit to be
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    New Alberta RN - Moving to Victoria -BCIT perinatal specialty

    Fiona59 replied to akire27's topic in Canada

    A couple of things to consider. Can you afford to maintain two homes? Pay for childcare on the island? Is your husband in the military? If yes, you can claim your relocation costs and new license on...
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    New Grad Interviews for AHS

    Fiona59 replied to RoryGilmore's topic in Canada

    Yup. AHS hiring is a crap shoot. The general feeling in my building is HR has a plan and god alone knows what it is. It also comes down to money. Why hire 20 if 18 will do? Internal applicants...
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    New Alberta RN - Moving to Victoria -BCIT perinatal specialty

    Fiona59 replied to akire27's topic in Canada

    Victoria and all of the Island is a hard market to crack. Several nursing schools on the Island and VIHA tends to hire local new grads first. Took me 8 months to find a casual job and I applied for...
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    Question about boundaries

    Fiona59 replied to NBolas's topic in Canada

    OP said work phone number. So, I imagine they are using those pager phones. I truly hope that no qualified nurse would ever give out her personal phone number to a
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    Resume with a temp licence?

    Fiona59 replied to amymaebeth's topic in Canada

    I used to just put down date of graduation and "registration exam scheduled for
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    Switch and bait on open shifts?

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, the staffing office tells you which unit you will be on when you sign in. You are orientated to three or four units if you are willing to float and after that, it's a crapshoot. Which...
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    US RN considering to move and work as RN in Ontario, Canada.

    Fiona59 replied to jay_j's topic in Nurse Registration

    Isn't this the poster who was given RPN papers in Ontario and moved south to work as an
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    Best Practice for Addicts in ER and Inpt

    Fiona59 replied to Winnie812's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my hospital is embracing it's inner city pride and looking to setting up a safe injection site for those with drug dependencies who are inpatients. Complete with nursing staff and narcan
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    doea nursing cause health problems?

    Fiona59 replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    They came back and edited their
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    Paper Charting venting

    Fiona59 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Did you read any of this thread? OP isn't in the
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    Nursing program without accreditation Canada

    Fiona59 replied to necaca's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    In Canada, the only route to RN is by doing a degree, either BSN or
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    Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I think it really depends on which province you live in. I know of new grads that were hired into ICU, NICU and
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    Min wage for new LPN?

    Fiona59 replied to nursealana31's topic in Canada

    Could you tell us where those jobs are? BC is a very tough
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    Paper Charting venting

    Fiona59 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, the Liberals will never fund it. It's not a sexy, politically correct thing. Can you imagine Trudeau trying to take a selfie with a computer
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    Paper Charting venting

    Fiona59 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    I had a quick look at OPs posting history. She's in Canada. It's the norm up here to get 3-5 shifts for orientation unless you are hired in a specialty such as Dialysis, NICU, ICU, etc. Orientation...