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    What is the proper way to address an RN?

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

    "Sister" is still used in the UK and much of the Commonwealth. I've been called "Sister" by doctors and
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    Philippine licensed RN, Canadian licensed RPN seeking US RN job

    Fiona59 replied to Erly's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you are planning on living and working in Canada, why are you taking the US-NCLEX? Canada has it's own
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    Student wants to know what stethoscope is best

    Fiona59 replied to kwilson251's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't buy one until you need one. My college had a basic one for sale in the bookstore which several classmates loved and it was dirt cheap. Littman had a rep who came in during the year and sold...
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    What is the proper way to address an RN?

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

    Do American patients actually know their nurses surname/family name, whatever is politically correct? It's a huge security issue in my region. It doesn't even appear on ID cards anymore. Just...
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    What is the proper way to address an RN?

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

    Semantics, I'm old. H e l l, I have a Hindu co-worker, who has said "My Christian name is xxxx". Which has led to several educational
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    Good nursing or learned dependence?

    Fiona59 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the units on my hospital move you out as fast as possible. We have enough of an issue with bed blockers waiting for a nursing home bed to prolong stays. Being a regional centre, we will...
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    What is the proper way to address an RN?

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

    Up here, we introduce ourselves by our Christian names. We are not permitted to use our surnames on the floor for security reasons. Some remember our names, most just call us "Nurse". My family...
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    Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

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

    Veterinary Nursing Education and Veterinary Nurse Courses (Apprenticeship, Work Based Learning, Degree, Diploma, CPD & Short Courses) | CAW and there is even a post diploma course:...
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    Failed crne 3 x

    Fiona59 replied to GymGirl8's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    xokw: what you are stating used to be true. Unfortunately, the rules started to bend in 2008/09 when there was a huge influx of IENs. Many were found to be insufficiently prepared for CRNE. Their...
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    Is it hard to succeed in ILC science and math courses?

    Fiona59 replied to planetoi's topic in Canada

    xokw: school hasn't changed in decades. Back when I was in HS (the 1970s), it was the same. Kids heading off to uni got all the advice and encouragement. The rest of us just had to figure it out...
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    crne3xfail/safepractice expired

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

    I'm pretty sure that if CNO was giving a free pass, fourth attempt due to a disturbance you would have gotten a letter in the mail. Look into what you can do with a degree. Pharmaceutical
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    Mental health nursing in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to RNcashy89's topic in Canada

    Reg. Psych Nurses in the western provinces are also educated in the med/surg/peds/maternity area. Not in depth but enough to be able to do a clinical placement on those
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    Applying for nursing CANADA

    Fiona59 replied to Jamie95's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Not happening in AB. From what I've heard, lately your looking at mid 80s to be
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    Becoming a RPN in Ontario

    Fiona59 replied to Neive2012's topic in Nurse Registration

    In what way do you think being an RPN "is easier". PNs are general duty nurses, educated in the same branches as RNs (psych, maternity, peds and general
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    Nursing Survey: Violence in the Workplace

    Fiona59 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Location. Refuses to accept Canada. None of our provinces are listed but you have to enter a state even when you answer in
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    Fiona59 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is something to this. Remember back as recently as the 1980s? Nursing didn't cost an arm and a leg. Hospitals did the training, nurses dorms were the norm. Heck, I remember back in...
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    Nurses going above and beyond for a dying patient.

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

    I Posted this in the UK thread/forum It truly is wonderful the
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    Practical Nursing January 2015 Applicants

    Fiona59 replied to Guest 828252's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You need to ensure that your CPR course is recognized by the facilities that you will be working in. Here in AB, St. John's isn't accepted. It has to be Heart & Stroke BCLS. Only good for a...
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    IELTS - Federal Skilled Worker in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to lowlyfreelancer's topic in International Nursing

    To me it reads that they want to use Canada if it's cheaper than
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    Applying to Nursing Programs In Canada

    Fiona59 replied to ConfusedSoul94's topic in International Nursing

    Tuition is double at most schools for foreign students. You'll need a visa. The programmes are very competitive and must be applied to yearly, there is no "once you meet acceptance requirements you...
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    your patients' coolest histories

    Fiona59 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    German WW"II vet who showed me his blood group tattoo. I hate this new format! My keyboard seems to
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    Fiona59 replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    Several thing came to mind after reading that. A senior is some one over 65. Do you mean experienced, working nurses? Long term posters? Threads go in all directions as do conversations. Your...
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    SOUTH AFRICA....how to register as foreign RN

    Fiona59 replied to sarabellum1's topic in International Nursing

    South Africa has a huge crime problem. Nurses I work with left SA for reasons related to crime and lousy
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    US RNs immigrating to Canada: Advice!

    Fiona59 replied to ivyRN987's topic in Immigration Advice

    Several things you need to consider. Entry to practice for RNs is degree. Do you have one? Which part of Ontario? Read the Cdn. threads. Ontario can be a brutal market. Are you a highly...
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    No more 12 hour shifts?

    Fiona59 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my system, we have 4, 8, and 12 hour shifts. The new grads love 12s until they become mothers and can't find childcare and want 8s when they return from their year of mat leave. Our union...