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    Nursing opportunities in Canad

    Fiona59 replied to RNhere's topic in Canada

    Highly unlikely you will get a job offer offshore. Alberta new grads are finding that first permanent job hard to come by. Most are hired as casuals or temporary placements. AHS the main employer...
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    Pregnant nurse needs advice

    Fiona59 replied to hjk213's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at 30 weeks your pregnancy must have been kind of noticeable to your patient. Haven't you made arrangements with co-workers to help you in situations like this? Every unit I've ever worked on,...
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    Diagnosed with Pneumonia

    Fiona59 replied to ORTech2RN's topic in General Nursing

    This entire thread has left me speechless. I work in a union job and have paid sick leave (in addition to paid vacation time). When I use up my sick credits and if I have a medical note there are...
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    What are the stress level ranking for these units?

    Fiona59 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The work isn't stressful, usually it's caused by your co-workers. The unit I work on is generally considered a very "light, easy specialty". I have more stress there than any other job I've ever had....
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    Will putting off my registration fee payment affect my eligibility for registration?

    Fiona59 replied to wonderstruck's topic in Canada

    You are in Ontario. Check with CNO and get the answer from them. Once you've passed CPNRE nobody "can take it away". Your pass is a pass. Employers may question your reluctance to register and...
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    Scrub brand

    Fiona59 replied to youngin14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just checked and it's an active website. https://scrubscanada.ca/ I've bought uniforms from them before. Speedy
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    Advice to a 49er fan moving to Montreal

    Fiona59 replied to traces95z's topic in Canada

    Check out the tax situation as well. You may have to pay year end US income tax on your Cdn.
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    What like of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    Fiona59 replied to kacraft31's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think she was expecting instant responses. People just don't get that we aren't a chat room or an instant message type
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    Psychiatric Nursing?

    Fiona59 replied to MsWater's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    OK, what you need to understand is RN and Registered Psych Nurse are both RNs. I've worked with RPNs who work alongside RNs in Sub-Acute and Acute Care. So, you need to understand the chemistry. One...
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    My body says "NO MORE NIGHTS"

    Fiona59 replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Doesn't matter how good or consistent you are at your job. Management wants those nights covered. I did a day/night rotation for five years and just had to stop. Management was not happy. In that...
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    Advice to a 49er fan moving to Montreal

    Fiona59 replied to traces95z's topic in Canada

    Is the fiancé anglo or Quebecois? Will make a huge difference in your learning French
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Fiona59 replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    I've worked on Vancouver Island. The more remote it is, the harder it is to fill, mainly due to social issues. High substance abuse issues, cultural considerations are huge. Many of the jobs are...
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    Psychiatric Nursing?

    Fiona59 replied to MsWater's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You don't have to move out of Edmonton for the Psych programme. I understood that GMU was doing it on site. The Psych RN course is moving to the degree level, so you might not have a choice in the...
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    CLPNA has "gone green", in other words, they expect you to print your own copy. Along with your tax receipt. Basically, they don't want to pay printing costs on anything. Yup, my back checks were...
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    We were talking about this the other week. Our unit clerk told us that the Managers can print off a list of who has applied for the posting, it includes their on line application details. Then the...
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    Abandoning family in the ED during the holidays

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

    There are waitlists for respite care. It's not cheap. There are emergency spots but those are like hen's
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    CLPNA is exactly the same. Employers still expect you to present a paper
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    That is very different. I've worked in two provinces and never heard of anyone being "pre-screened" for an interview. Always been required to bring along the current licence and CPR for the...
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    If the employer uses a third party to do the reference check, then a release has to be signed. AHS uses both
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    After interview, then what?

    Fiona59 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    No references to check? That's not looking good. Did you sign any forms to give permission for a "back
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Fiona59 replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    Better Learn about Haida
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    Resume Revision for PN Grad

    Fiona59 replied to saintsa's topic in Canada

    OP hasn't had paid employment as a PN, so clinical experience is all that can be
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    nurse, per diem, needs a second job!¡ Really?

    Fiona59 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I live, what you are hired as is called "casual". We exist to cover sick calls, education days, and vacations. The only way to survive is just what the other have told you, be available for...
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    family issues

    Fiona59 replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    All I can say is be gentle with yourself. I remember when you became an Auntie. Just be there if and when she decides she needs
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    RPN/LPN Vs... RN Or... $30+ Hour work offers/opportunities?

    Fiona59 replied to team_forum's topic in Canada

    When I was a "fresh" new grad, I too was idealistic. I went in every shift I could pick up. But after a few years, the joy in the job is gone. I've been assaulted and WCB twice trying to "do good...