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    New Zealand, Australia, Germany or Canada

    Fiona59 replied to Erinpace's topic in International Nursing

    If the OP looks at the Australian and Canadian boards here, it's pretty obvious that the demand for overseas nurses is pretty much over. Locally educated nurses aren't finding it easy to get work....
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    Careers as an RPN

    Fiona59 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    like Prpper said American and Canadian nurses are two different creatures. Are re you aware that several ADNs who have moved up here have only been issued PN practice permits, their education was...
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    FLAME ON!

    Fiona59 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Better yet, how about the ones where they are migrating to Quebec under the Quebec immigration inniative and ask if they really, really have to live their and learn
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    FLAME ON!

    Fiona59 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a few gems concerning Canada. one poster wanted to move here because she was pregnant and didn't have health insurance and we would deliver her baby for free. then there are the posters who...
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    Careers as an RPN

    Fiona59 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    As your previous posts discuss your schooling in Texas, could you let us know about your nursing experience in Canada? We we just like know how you reached your point of view? To the OP, there are...
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    I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

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

    Here in Alberta, fresh post ops and ICU discharges are admitted and assessed by us mere
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    CNA Certification

    Fiona59 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    Plus most of us are
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    CNA Certification

    Fiona59 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    This is the Canadian forum. Wages are different
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    LPNs Overseas

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

    Church missions are different. Think about it, in many third world nations, locals are educated in basic healthcare and return to their settlements to provide what is needed. I know OR Tech/LPN who...
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    CNA Certification

    Fiona59 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    I know that LPNs who pass the same dialysis course as RNs are not allowed CNA certification as the RNs. Same goes for the ORA course here in
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    Black and Job Hunting

    Fiona59 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Attitude. The Gooch was correct. over the years, the OP has had a big one around here. It's been her way or you got a verbal bashing. Perhaps, management at her facility has observed something in...
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    Nursing unit clerk

    Fiona59 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    A good unit clerk is worth their weight in gold. Just don't expect to be thanked for everything you do and loved. As a nurse, I just need to know that the clerk is on top of her stuff and I don't...
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    retaking nclex-ca after 8 yrs

    Fiona59 replied to gehgeh1126's topic in Nurse Registration

    Could you please let us know your nursing qualifications and experience in your life as a
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    Writing CPRNE in different province

    Fiona59 replied to ntiffin91's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Depends on why you are moving. My registration fees were reimbursed by my spouse's employer as part of our moving
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    Casual RN: How much time can I take off?

    Fiona59 replied to holakarly's topic in Canada

    Are you a permanent casual with a line in the float pool or a casual? There is a difference. The only person who can answer your question is someone in your HR
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    BC Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    RPNs are recognized as far to the east as Manitoba,if I remember what our psych instructor
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    blind from right eye

    Fiona59 replied to happy_me's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How long ago was the surgery? Weight restrictions aren't meant to last
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    BC Nursing

    Fiona59 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    I've worked with RPNs in both geriatrics and women's health. I think it depends on the manager doing the hiring. I work in Alberta, BC a maybe
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    Bedside Reporting? YES OR NO?

    Fiona59 replied to segui19's topic in Canada

    No. My unit takes forever in report. Certain nurses enjoy prolonging report You only know about your assigned patients. What about when you are the only one answering call bells? No knowledge of...
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    Ugh. Rejected from dream job

    Fiona59 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interviews are scored by points given for answers. The others scored higher than you. Wait until you lose a much wanted "dream" job to a nurse who has to be accommodated due to a health issue....
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    Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    Fiona59 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    duh, that would show
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    The future of nursing. Everybody is impacted. Big discussion in SK.

    Fiona59 replied to magnoliya's topic in Canada

    You were lucky. You got a cheap plumber. My last experience with one was five years ago and he charged $101/hr to show up. Plumbers are highly skilled tradesmen. Four years of apprenticeship and...
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    Have my rights been violated?

    Fiona59 replied to FredericksonL's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We don't know where the OP lives or what healthcare system they utilize. In my province, everyones medical records are on line. Frontline nursing staff, unit clerks, lab techs, doctors all have...
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    Deadline for college application next week.

    Fiona59 replied to mandella.sam's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You can work as a practical nurse thus reducing your student loan requirements whilst completing the
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    Area of nursing with greatest amount of vomit

    Fiona59 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    How long until he asks about