Fiona59

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    ON nurse wanting to transfer to AB

    Fiona59 replied to LynZii's topic in Canada

    The big light at the end of the tunnel is usually attached to a train. And right now AHS is a trainwreck waiting to
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    Why does the Patient know best?

    Fiona59 replied to EandERN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Healthcare is a right in nations that have universal healthcare. Me thinks the OP is either Canadian, Australian, or a very fluent English speaking European. Always love these types of first post...
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    How realistic is my plan?

    Fiona59 replied to ground's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    As an American, how much do you know about nursing school in Canada? Our PN education is very different from the US
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    RPN-Workplace not hiring unemployed

    Fiona59 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    Are you registered as a Psychiatric Nurse or as a Practical Nurse? Psych nurses are always in
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    What is considered a failing grade in Practical Nursing school?

    Fiona59 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    My college had different requirements for different courses. Most were 80%, a couple required 100%. There were none with marks that low. my school also had a 98.5% pass rate for passing. CPNRE on...
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    Is there a lot of Chemistry in Practical Nursing?

    Fiona59 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    You need the chemistry to understand some lab values, osmotic principles, and various drug interactions. It's not heavy duty chemistry but you need to know what the symbols and formulas mean. There...
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    BSN degree or not?

    Fiona59 replied to ejlaw's topic in International Nursing

    North America is a big place. US? Which State? Canada, which
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    Lowest turnover specialty

    Fiona59 replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital can't keep OR staff despite doing paid education courses to work there (five months for both new grads and experienced staff). Opthamology and ENT seem to keep their staff as does our...
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    Vacation scheduling

    Fiona59 replied to Tingle6's topic in General Nursing

    Vacation planner is posted for a specified period. Then it goes by seniority. I'm finally getting to the point where I have enough seniority to get the "prime" times of summer and Christmas. Except...
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    Canadian nurse in Saudi Arabia

    Fiona59 replied to katiecee's topic in General World

    Find out if you can take a 1.5 year leave from work. My employer will only give a year, max and for a very good
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    Depressed New Grad

    Fiona59 replied to relizabeth's topic in Canada

    The AUPE contract basically says that you have ten days to file a grievance once the position is filled. Seniority is the deciding factor when the applicants interview equally well. You are awarded...
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    Nursing experience

    Fiona59 replied to ien.P's topic in Canada

    Look at your union contract. Usually you have to work the equivalent of one year's worth of full time hours for the pay
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    EPIC CHANGE IN CANADA NURSING FOR US RNs?

    Fiona59 replied to JustCheckin''s topic in Nurse Registration

    Not that easy. A four year degree is the minimum entry point for RN practice (has been since 2009). Do you have a degree? Each province has requirements that must be met. You need to apply to the...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    I never thought I'd like a post from you, but if I could, I'd double click it. OP seems to forget that anybody can be rude or be considered to be rude by the other person involved in the...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    I thought this was "allnurses: a forum for nurses" not a forum for any old whiner with an axe to
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    Stenberg College Psychiatric Nursing - job prospects?

    Fiona59 replied to AliMC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    What you need to find out is how do the students fare on the national registration exam? How many pass on first
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    Stenberg College Psychiatric Nursing - job prospects?

    Fiona59 replied to AliMC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    a "full nurse within scope" has more than two patients in med/surg. So you were still a student who could only take two patients. A full nurse is expected to have
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    International Nursing Education

    Fiona59 replied to Lexiock's topic in International Nursing

    OK, international students usually pay double tuition fees. Can you afford this IF you manage to get accepted overseas? US scholarships/bursaries are highly unlikely to pay for this type of...
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    Australian Trained Nurses be advised

    Fiona59 replied to aine.mckenna's topic in United Kingdom

    Why did your wife not write her registration exams in the Phillipines? It's a requirement if she wants to work in many places, the holding a nursing license from country of education. Canada and...
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    Help with economic anxieties for an Alberta LPN student?

    Fiona59 replied to Dangaard's topic in Canada

    Casual is all there really is for new applicants. We've got several retiring on my floor in the coming months. All of the positions both RN and LPN are only being posted as one year temp positions....
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    can i challeneg LPN Nclex with NUrsing credits in CT

    Fiona59 replied to JCa1978's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It clearly demonstrates our point. A PN licence is not a consolation prize for failed RN students, it is a different level of nursing
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    Moving to Canada with an ADN from the US

    Fiona59 replied to anira's topic in International Nursing

    Jobs? Luck will be required. BC is a tough market. Rural is hiring from what we hear but you don't have a degree or experience. CRNBC will evaluate your education. The only ADNs that I know of who...
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    Depressed New Grad

    Fiona59 replied to relizabeth's topic in Canada

    Have you applied to Long Term Care? It get you the experience that you need. Alberta and BC are both having issues finding work for their own new grads. AB has a hiring freeze and depending on who...
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    Any RPNs from Ontario joined ONA?

    Fiona59 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    No, I mean the union executive, like their president, media reps. UNAs love to stress that safe care can only be delivered by RNs despite our co-workers saying she doesn't mean it. mixed message or...
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    Types of Questions on the CPNRE

    Fiona59 replied to collins327's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I have some memory of math type questions relating to meds. Give 40 mg of Lasix, only have 5mg on hand, pick right answer from multiple choice. nothing