Fiona59

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    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    Fiona59 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    I'm confused. @jay_jay, I thought you had a job offer in the US last month? Aren't you moving
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    advice needed please For Canada

    Fiona59 replied to leeleelee's topic in International Nursing

    Try contacting Canada House for the information packet? Canadian nurses are all generalists, not specialized, so after evaluation, your education may be found lacking Ontario has a high unemployment...
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    Denied the job of an ER nurse?

    Fiona59 replied to Zoe t's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a physical for any
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    What to do when you fear going to work?

    Fiona59 replied to ChronicSG's topic in General Nursing

    I knew that LTC wasn't for me when I realized I was sitting in my car in the parking lot at 0645 before my shift. It was time to look for an new
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The mortgage is paid! Deposit the mortgage payment into a savings account. You know that roof will need replacing, the hot water tank will quit, something will happen. When we married, we decided to...
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    Anatomy homework help. Need a nurses opinion!

    Fiona59 replied to ashleylea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Full Moon time, people. Full
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    LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    Fiona59 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Higher education doesn't have to revolve around nursing. I've used my LPN wages to fund a degree in History. Might even go on for my Masters in that
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    Douglas College (BC): Priority Registration for Potential Nursing Applicants

    Fiona59 replied to oslenica's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Call the school and ask an advisor. Don't trust a random group of strangers on the Internet claiming to be
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    Traveling nurse, worldwide!

    Fiona59 replied to Skyballah's topic in International Nursing

    He's on a roll. He's not even a nurse, but he's an
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    U.S nclex to Canada!

    Fiona59 replied to baejak90's topic in Nurse Registration

    It's the same
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    In search of advice ASAP please!

    Fiona59 replied to Daniellejeannine's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Anatomy and Psych are not that difficult. Personally, I would stick to three to keep the GPA high. Three also qualifies as full time, so the tax credits are there and are probably eligible to...
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    Traveling nurse, worldwide!

    Fiona59 replied to Skyballah's topic in International Nursing

    I've got to ask, why do American nurses think the world wants them? Without speaking the language of the country and passing the registration
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    Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    Fiona59 replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a market, trust me. We have an issue this right now. Pouches, leaves the unit and sells outside. We got an order to crush the meds and give in apple sauce. One very ticked off
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    Impact of RN cuts at your workplace?

    Fiona59 replied to Chelsea Liu's topic in Canada

    Anyone think it strange that the OP hasn't returned to her thread to discuss the issues we raised? Oh, and she's a student who will graduate in December per her bio info. So there's a TOS violation...
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    Should I have stayed?

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

    Hope you billed for the overtime. Why would you stay to transfer the patient? Your shift had ended and a fresh nurse was responsible for the patient. I've known staff who leave as soon as the...
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    Gynaeoncology Ward What to Expect for Students

    Fiona59 replied to rachiedrake11's topic in United Kingdom

    Don't know what your scope of practice includes but when I worked gynie we pulled vag packing, inserted and removed butterfly needles for pain control, staple and suture removal, lots of education on...
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    Foreign BSN students in Philippines

    Fiona59 replied to sam1697's topic in International Nursing

    Isn't registration in the country of education a requirement to be issued a practice permit in Canada. NCLEX isn't proof of
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    What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    Fiona59 replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    Buy that $80K condo in Whister! Don't go to my Mum for relationship advice. Worst mistake I ever
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    From Toronto to Calgary

    Fiona59 replied to Ear_vine_rn's topic in Canada

    Oil prices are down. Government projecting a huge deficit. You might get casual in a hospital/LTC/agency. No guaranteed hours, no benefits. Unless you have super specialized skills, I doubt you'll...
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    UNE in Alberta, Covenent Health questions

    Fiona59 replied to Norco250's topic in Canada

    That's was what the issue has been over the years. They don't have a practice permit of any description. Who provides their insurance coverage? Are they covered by their school? So they buy a...
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    UNE in Alberta, Covenent Health questions

    Fiona59 replied to Norco250's topic in Canada

    Ah, the yearly UNE issues. I've worked for AHS for many years. UNE's are a huge issue to regular staff. In theory the Charge Nurse or Shift Supervisor is your supervisor. You are NOT going to be...
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    Any RNs working in a Vancouver ICU?

    Fiona59 replied to ICU-RN89's topic in Canada

    "faith based" basically means they won't do a procedure that goes against their religious background. You cannot have an abortion in a faith based
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    New grad unable to find job in Ontario

    Fiona59 replied to nurse1990's topic in Canada

    Isn't this your thread: https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/having-a-hard-970043.html#post8314145 What happened to this
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    RN or LPN

    Fiona59 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    Been there and have several of those
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    RN or LPN

    Fiona59 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    An LPN is "in nursing". The educational route in Florida (and the rest of the US) is very different to the system in Canada. An LPNs education here is two+ years full time at the College level with...