Fiona59

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    Dilemma..How do I get from here to Bscn ?

    Fiona59 replied to ImATotalDiva's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Mature students are usually over 21 and out of high school for at least two
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    HELP!

    Fiona59 replied to JenntheLPN's topic in Nurse Registration

    Will you be marrying the boyfriend? Will his work visa give you a greencard? I've known US LPNs who either married a Canadian or were Canadian and trained in the US who were working up here. You'd...
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    challenges international nurses face in securing a job in USA or canada

    Fiona59 replied to segun Fash's topic in Immigration Advice

    No Canadian health authority is recruiting overseas. Some are implementing hiring freezes. Local new grads 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

    Again, this is where you live and practise. It's not correct where I
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    Meth heads are zombies

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

    You created an account to post this??? Ever heard of black
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    Upgrading GPA to bridge to RN

    Fiona59 replied to Stephanie RPN's topic in Canada

    Vent Number One -- Why do Americans post in the Canadian forum? Vent Number Two -- RPN has two meanings in Canada. Only Ontario uses it for Practical Nurses. From Manitoba west, it's a specialized...
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    That's how it's supposed to work here but she always manages to pull ins someone really unsuited for the job and somehow they score best on the interview or make a better impression. There have been...
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    These were internal applicants. My manager is the master of time wasting and picking the worst possible applicant for a full time
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    Managers in AHS have access to all applicants resumes. My unit just had 107 for our last full time vacancy. We saw the good, the bad, and the just plain, never heard of grammar and spell check...
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    Nowhere has the OP expressed a desire to work in the US. The wages of RNs in Alberta (where he graduated from a BScN programme) are higher for a new grad RN than for many experienced RNs in the
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    Could this be moved to the Canadian Forum where the OP might get answer from his fellow Canadians that aren't based on what Americans think he should
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    Has anyone trasferred education from WGU Western Governors University into Canada?

    Fiona59 replied to GemTwist's topic in Canada

    No clue. I do know that the job market is a tough one to crack on VI. Just be prepared to start as a casual and not get a lengthy
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    Putting MD in my resume

    Fiona59 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    I've worked with several RNs who were doctors either in eastern Europe or China. They've never had a problem being hired but then they don't act like nursing was their second choice as a career. I...
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    Prestige in Employment

    Fiona59 replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    The question I've always been asked is "did you pass the registration exam on your first writing?" The only time school has ever come up is when moving provinces. The school I attended is/was...
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    Use of stethoscope

    Fiona59 replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    Have to ask, a few years ago I worked with a nurse from Ulster. She said she'd never given morphine to a patient as the doctors gave it. Now, if you hear a patient is chesty, wheezy, do you call for...
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    Future student looking for advice.

    Fiona59 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    I'm going to tell you what my nursing instructors told me on the first day. It's blunt and it's harsh. "Your families are not our concern. Make sure you have childcare and back up childcare. Your...
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    Future nursing student or not? (Canada)

    Fiona59 replied to hanbr's topic in Canada

    I guess it depends on the programme. I don't remember using chemistry equations but we dealt how elemental chemicals work in the body. Think sodium, calcium and how they affect the workings of...
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    Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

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

    I was taught that pain is what the patient states it to be. The 1-10 score is a joke to me. People don't understand it. Worst pain ever? You get the full dose. I've learnt over the years to save my...
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    Job Interview Prep...

    Fiona59 replied to Dkim's topic in Canada

    You have to look at the entire person not just the brain injury. Diabetes questions are always a favourite. Pain meds, anti-depressants, blood pressure meds. You might want to refresh your knowledge...
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    LPN and Care Aide

    Fiona59 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    Why are you concerned and which province are you in? Is this for a homework assignment. If you have been keeping up with events in the media, you will know how wrong your statement is in certain...
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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

    Heck, I'm certified to push most IV meds. I've been told by my provincial body that we'll be spiking blood within the next two years. I've never understood why I can do the two nurse verification of...
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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

    In your state, perhaps. In my province you are so far off the mark it's funny. LPNs are independent nurses. Nobody signs off my work. The only person I and my fellow LPNs report to is the Charge,...
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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

    You've got to remember that students only learn what their instructors know. In my province the RN governing body and union are both anti-LPN and dit comes across in their education. More than a few...
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    Advice for anyone registering in Ontario from another province

    Fiona59 replied to oceanqueen1985's topic in Canada

    It's not easy moving provinces. I moved from AB to BC. Took four, long months, notarized copies of everything. Never believe them when they say it's fast and
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    Fiona59 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Our infection control wizards sent out memos last year that we were to line the pans and dispose of the lining. We are no longer to dispose of the bed pan contents in the patient toilet but in the...