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    Filipina (US citizen) .. Going back to Philippines for BSN

    Fiona59 replied to Turbota's topic in Nurse Registration

    Apart from your wife's burning desire to become an RN at degree level, how do you feel about having a long distance marriage for upto four years? I've done the long distance thing and it is very, very...
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    RPN/LPN Vs... RN Or... $30+ Hour work offers/opportunities?

    Fiona59 replied to team_forum's topic in Canada

    Yup, in AB we insert NGs, initiate IVs, maintain, prepare and hang IV meds. From what CLPNA is saying, we'll also be hanging blood within the next two years. BC can be restrictive on an LPNs...
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    How Is this handled at your workplace?

    Fiona59 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    We are never cancelled due to low census. We are floated to short staffed units, or given the option of taking a vacation or banked OT
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    Rotating Shifts

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

    Rotating shifts are a way of life for Canadian nurses who hold permanent lines. There are very, very few permanent straight shift lines. It all depends on how the employer draws up the rotation and...
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    Ontario RPN grad moving to Alberta.. BSCN options?

    Fiona59 replied to Countrynurse17's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Uhm, no, you are not "educated to a higher standard" than Alberta PNs. The only option for upgrading to BScN out here is via Athabasca U. You are required to have a specific number of paid hours of...
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    RPN/LPN Vs... RN Or... $30+ Hour work offers/opportunities?

    Fiona59 replied to team_forum's topic in Canada

    OP, is in BC. Totally different union situation. I've worked there as a nurse, Novo, you haven't. I speak from experience, you speak from the perspective of a student. Working as an aide, porter, or...
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    RPN/LPN Vs... RN Or... $30+ Hour work offers/opportunities?

    Fiona59 replied to team_forum's topic in Canada

    We don't get up every day and "do good". You sound too idealistic. Nursing for the most part is boring, pressured and just plain depressing in the hospital setting. We are verbally and physically...
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    vital signs?

    Fiona59 replied to lovely1029's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh, sneaky. Deleting the vital
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    vital signs?

    Fiona59 replied to lovely1029's topic in General Nursing

    Homework? Tell us what you think is significant about
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    IV starts in nursing schools

    Fiona59 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    My health authority requires all new hire nurses to take a class with a CNE and have three witnessed starts before being certified to start IVs independently. You can be a new grad or have decades of...
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    Cellulitis post pneumococcal vaccine

    Fiona59 replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did you report it to Health Canada or just your municipal/provincial public health
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    Health Care Aide Clinicals

    Fiona59 replied to Future_nurse91's topic in Canada

    Hospitals hire far fewer NAs than LTC even with AHS and it's workplace transformation projects. Aides always get the heavy, repetitive nursing chores. There is a basic orientation to units but the...
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    LPN Student Wanting to Pursue Oncology

    Fiona59 replied to NurNikki's topic in Canada

    Cross Cancer Institute employs LPNs but I don't think there are any preceptors there. It is not a place for a placement as experienced LPNs are hired there. You need to have honed your assessment...
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    Advice to a 49er fan moving to Montreal

    Fiona59 replied to traces95z's topic in Canada

    Does Quebec have an embassy in
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    Accerelated Nursing Programs I should apply to

    Fiona59 replied to hopefulnurse2015's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    As an Albertan, I'm surprized by Dishes comment on the high drop out rate for Athabasca's Anatomy course. I know several people who have done the course and completed the degree. None found the...
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    Where are the middle age nurses working?

    Fiona59 replied to RedRobin8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm mid 50s and still work acute care. Granted there are fewer of us on the heavy medical floors, but I see our age group in maternity, dialysis, opthamology, and day surgery wards. Nurses in my...
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    Health Care Aide Clinicals

    Fiona59 replied to Future_nurse91's topic in Canada

    LTC is hard work. Corners are cut because there just isn't the funding to staff it. And let's face it, it's a thankless job. Management expect more and more. Patients are demanding. The families...
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    Relocation to a family friendly livable city with warm climate

    Fiona59 replied to wasup's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the OP's posting history. This is their usual style. Ask a question, get responses and rarely return until there is another question to be asked. He hasn't been in Vancouver long enough to...
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    What are the options available after failing the Canadian RPN exam 3 times?

    Fiona59 replied to NQual's topic in Canada

    Three failures has always resulted in a return to school. You graduated nearly five years ago and haven't worked as a nurse. This is something that has to be considered. Call your provincial college...
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    Whats the normal intake and output for a 5 wk old?

    Fiona59 replied to lnxyourxeyez's topic in Pediatric

    Nope. Tested twice during both pregnancies. My SIL smoked (despite being nagged by everyone). It just runs in my genes. A 7pounder is considered tiny. My mother's first was 9/15 and her second...
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    Practical Nursing, Good job oppurtunities?

    Fiona59 replied to HappyCrumpet's topic in Canada

    The poster is in Ontario, where in general, the nursing job market is lousy. Why on earth would she work "as a student" during the summer when she has a valid PN practice permit? Experience as an NA,...
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    Whats the normal intake and output for a 5 wk old?

    Fiona59 replied to lnxyourxeyez's topic in Pediatric

    Sorry guys, my last one was a 35 weeker who weight 10lb 8oz. Big babies run in the family. My SIL had a 34 weeker who was 7lb
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    Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

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

    Are they caring for animals, medicating, them and nursing them back to health? Then in the doctor's eyes they are his
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    Philippine licensed RN, Canadian licensed RPN seeking US RN job

    Fiona59 replied to Erly's topic in Nurse Registration

    Those certificates are part of the basic education and they are job postings that haven't been updated to reflect the changes in the diploma PN education. If you hold a valid practice permit, you are...
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    Philippine licensed RN, Canadian licensed RPN seeking US RN job

    Fiona59 replied to Erly's topic in Nurse Registration

    Don't know if you qualify for a NAFTA visa. You'll have to check with the