Fiona59

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    Graduate UK nurse making move to USA

    Fiona59 replied to lou1991's topic in Immigration Advice

    Wow, you've changed your tune. You usually are urging phillipino nurses to come to the
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    Patients wants a back rub

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

    I must be doing something wrong. I do post op sponge baths, it's required by our surgery programme. we are also expected to change the bedding daily. I draw the line at feet. No way will they be...
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    RPNs/LPNs in ED (Emergency Department)

    Fiona59 replied to Daniel01_'s topic in Canada

    An LPN working an acute floor in AB is responsible for their own IV starts, meds, and PICCs. The only thing we don't hang I s chemo meds, and the RNs I work alongside can't either (requires a...
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    RPNs/LPNs in ED (Emergency Department)

    Fiona59 replied to Daniel01_'s topic in Canada

    And that hat is why I hated working in
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    Nurse without middle name

    Fiona59 replied to xte777's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't have a middle name. My parents were married when I was conceived and born. They just didn't like any if the options. my sons bear their fathers name not mine. Nobody has ever questioned...
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thought somebody had stolen the fridge! Yup, usually it's the Residents who are the
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    Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    Fiona59 replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you ever sad through a report wher yo can't understand 50% of what the Charge has to say? Where the oatients gender keeps changing in every sentence the Charge utters? Wait, you are not a nurse!...
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    Fiona59 replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever served your country? My husband served for over 40 years. My son is in his seventh year. They are trained, professionals. i suppose you also think the military should be offered to...
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    Guide for Nurses in choosing the right NHS trust

    Fiona59 replied to sofiebear's topic in United Kingdom

    Ultimately the NHS is the employer. That is who issues the money to pay you. Where do you want to live? Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland? Rural or urban? Answer those questions and then...
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    How not to fail the CPNRE

    Fiona59 replied to HappytoHelp247's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Pass or fail was how CPNRE was graded. wpPeople. We're happy to open the envelope and see
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    Nurse License Revocation

    Fiona59 replied to TSWeaver's topic in General Nursing

    Why hey would my country want American nurses with questionable
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    Nurse License Revocation

    Fiona59 replied to TSWeaver's topic in General Nursing

    Why was it
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    Looking to move from the UK TO Canada

    Fiona59 replied to asht's topic in Canada

    Oh, I've just read your moving to the USA post-- basically a copy and paste version of this thread. you just want to move to the west coast of North America. Living here is very different from...
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    Looking to move from the UK TO Canada

    Fiona59 replied to asht's topic in Canada

    Also, holiday leave is nowhere as generous as in the UK. Usually in the first year, it's ten days, then 3 weeks until around 15 years service. You can add on statutory holidays ie bank holidays to...
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    New nurse: I get no respect

    Fiona59 replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    Hell has frozen over. I liked a NOADLS
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    RPN to RN questions

    Fiona59 replied to kristindun's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    'An undergrad in Biology' is understood to be an undergraduate
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    RPN to RN questions

    Fiona59 replied to kristindun's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Why didn't you go for a post degree entry spot in
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    Question about moving to Canada for Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to Mikeya's topic in Canada

    BC and Ontario are two difficult job markets. Who knows what they will be like in 8-10 years? As an American, do you think you can manage to work in a union environment and provide care to all...
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    RN in Edmonton, AB

    Fiona59 replied to spetryk's topic in Canada

    Websites. If in Edmonton area look at capital care. Then there are the for profits but they usually hire LPNs or experienced
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    Advice on Acceptance into Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to t12ra's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Do do you know what the scope of practise is for an LPN in Alberta covers? Do you know what specialties are available tol LPNs? Do you know that workplace utilization, the pet project of AHS is...
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    RN in Edmonton, AB

    Fiona59 replied to spetryk's topic in Canada

    Its normal. Despite jobs being posted, they are not being filled My acute care unit is losing two temporary lines that expired. Long time staff are are having trouble moving within the system....
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    US trained nurse in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to freesia29's topic in International Nursing

    Sounds like you are on the BC border. Jobs are tight there. Are you working on a BSN? Required entry to practice point in Canada. LPN is a two year programme. Your education has to be evaluated and...
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    Getting BSN in Philippines as U.S Citizen and come back?

    Fiona59 replied to RinoDG's topic in International Nursing

    I really think this guy is Red Ranger under a new
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    Commuting an hour to work

    Fiona59 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Takes me an hour in
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    Getting BSN in Philippines as U.S Citizen and come back?

    Fiona59 replied to RinoDG's topic in International Nursing

    Bad woman! A man has spoken and given you his kingly advice! i just PinayUSA as one of those sad, pot bellied, ugly American stereotypes who has to go offshore to find female companionship. He's...