Fiona59

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    Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

    Fiona59 replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

    My unit manager isn't even located on the unit. She doesn't take cold call visitors. AHS is all about the on line application. The way the system is set up, no on line application, no chance of an...
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    LDR Training Position - Royal Alexandra Hospital

    Fiona59 replied to frances81's topic in Canada

    It is difficult to find work anywhere in AHS. Every posting has at least 75 internal applicants. Every training position has 100s of applicants. But the education offered is awesome. Those of us in...
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    Dreams: US RN to UK or Spain? Looking for advise or experiences:)

    Fiona59 replied to yam's topic in International Nursing

    First thing, you do realize that jobs go to EU citizens first. Spain has public and private hospitals. The private ones require you to be fluent in at least two languages and have experience before...
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    What is nursing like in Toronto?

    Fiona59 replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    I do understand migration. My family moved her 50 years ago when there was no internet and no inexpensive means of communication. Canada House said there were loads of jobs. My Dad was a journeyman...
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    What is nursing like in Toronto?

    Fiona59 replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    In a way it does relate to the OP. The OP decided to migrate with minimal research into the actual job market in Canada, didn't establish permanent residency in the U.K., where it sounds like she had...
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    What is the best place to work in Europe as an advanced practice registered nurse?

    Fiona59 replied to Blake101's topic in International Nursing

    So, to sum it up, you are looking for a place to get free education? Do you have any ties to the EU? Germany is going through a bad time right now with the mass migration from the middle east over the...
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    Had blood taken yesterday, now my arm is a painful mess? Anyone know what's happened?

    Fiona59 replied to ObiWanNaomi's topic in General Nursing

    "Trained to bleed people". Come on admit, you are not a
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    Calgary Job Situation

    Fiona59 replied to annie42's topic in Canada

    I know someone who has done these assignments. Good gen surg background and the ability to be Charge. No real,orientation to the unit. In you go and start
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    What is nursing like in Toronto?

    Fiona59 replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    I thought you were planning a move, not here already. The differences between Canadian and U working conditions have been discussed on line for years. And remember it was your choice to "gave up a...
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    Planning to join OMNI college in BC for RN-CLEBAN program- good OR bad?

    Fiona59 replied to nurse2gud's topic in International Nursing

    Read your own last paragraph. You said LPN is not in demand yet Omni is telling you to get an LPN full time job. Locally trained LPNs can't find jobs in BC, how do you realistically expect to find...
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    Receiving casual work only???

    Fiona59 replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in Canada

    It took me seven months to find a casual job on VI a decade ago. And I had experience in some specialized areas. Lucky to get one shift a week. The lower mainland and the Island has always been a...
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    CCA Mail Carrier vs Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to Nurse2bMcLeod32's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was an accountant for the Post
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    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Fiona59 replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been swabbed for MRSA and it was NEGATIVE. Much to my surprize, considering I've spent a lot of time in isolation rooms. The only time I've been sick as a result of a communicable disease, it...
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    Who offers a 3 year BScN degree? (Canada)

    Fiona59 replied to Kamimel's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thread died six years
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    LPNs? What do they do? Where can they work? Difference between LPN vs RN?

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

    I love a first post that is an attempt to slam. Anyhoo. Up here in Canada, there is no such animal as an ADN. RN's have degree's from universities. LPNs attend community colleges and complete a...
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    Alcohol Withdrawal & CIWA

    Fiona59 replied to jschong93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's a waste of time. Just dose them with the Ativan and Valium when you think they need it. Some regulars will even tell us when they want
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    Career change to Nursing in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to Male_Nurse2b_PK's topic in Canada

    There is no such animal as a cheap on line university level
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    Travel Nursing in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to BellionRN's topic in Canada

    The only time I've heard of travel nurses being used is for rural hospitals that quite frankly are so bad that staff already employed by the health service won't go to. The unions aren't happy when...
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    Calgary Job Situation

    Fiona59 replied to annie42's topic in Canada

    My manager would remember you as the annoying person! There is a Facebook group for LPNs in Alberta, no students admitted. Calgary is under discussion a lot. People are saying every line down there...
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    Nursing Officers in the Canadian Forces

    Fiona59 replied to BellionRN's topic in Canada

    As a single, you would be eligible for on base accommodation. A Sergeant Major once told my spouse "if the military had wanted you to have a family, they'd have issued you one". Time and attitudes...
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    Will Insulin become a controlled drug?

    Fiona59 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Canada

    Insulin vials in the fridge, pens in the meds bins. But we've had a two nurse verify and sign system for ages. I thought insulin as well when the media found the story. I worked LTC for many years...
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    Nursing Officers in the Canadian Forces

    Fiona59 replied to BellionRN's topic in Canada

    What are you asking? Reservists and Reg Force members live where they want. There aren't enough PMQS to house every member. There are few members only posting which are different from
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    LPNs in other countries?

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

    LPNs exist in other countries often under different names. In Australia, they are Enrolled Nurses who do a two year course. In Canada, we also do a two year course. Spain has nursing auxillaries....
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    ENT perioperative RN vs L&D OR RN

    Fiona59 replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in Operating Room

    ENT minors are stress free. Septos, Tonsil, adenoids, ear surgeries. All elective, all routine. Most ENT surgeons are pretty laid back. Opthamologists not so much. L&D OR? Emergency C...
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    Fiona59 replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    We have those boards. They may or not be used depending on how mucjyof a gong show the shift