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    Resignation with only 2 weeks notice?

    Fiona59 replied to RNexplorer's topic in Canada

    Technically with one year's experience under your belt you are not a new grad. There have been at least two classes of new grads after you. We know what winter is like, and we all drive to work in...
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    Should I start applying to job postings?

    Fiona59 replied to future_hero's topic in Canada

    Most health authorities require on-line applications. The smaller agencies want emailed
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    Applying for RN/RPh License in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to AshleyThePhoenix's topic in International Nursing

    Manitoba isn't to everyone's tastes. At work I know six nurses who left
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    thinking about going for my third try

    Fiona59 replied to nessa8716's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You really need to check with your state nursing body to see if you are even eligible to write this far out from graduation. I know in my province you would be required to do a refresher programme...
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    Desensitized already?

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

    In two decades of nursing I've only cried when two patients died. Am I cold and heartless? No, I just think I'm a professional. Their families need support not to be passing me the
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Fiona59 replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    Because the CBC is full of morons? They either love or hate nurses depending on the phase of the
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    Applying for RN/RPh License in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to AshleyThePhoenix's topic in International Nursing

    Let's see, Alberta, BC, and Ontario are having employment and funding issues. So not a good choice. Which agency is telling you this
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    LPN in the UK?

    Fiona59 replied to Scrubby-wubby's topic in Nurse Registration

    In a nutshell, we LPNs don't exist in the UK anymore. The EN stopped training years ago with existing ENs being offered the education to upgrade from SEN to SRN. There might be the odd one still...
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    anybody here working for two staffing agencies the same time?

    Fiona59 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Honesty, if you had put as much effort into finding work almost three years ago as you have into these posts you wouldn't be having this issue. If you are serious about nursing and working for these...
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    Will I get accepted into the RPN to B.S.c.N. Program?

    Fiona59 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada

    I'm glad you asked that question! Out here in AB, an LPN has to work over 1700 hours to apply for admission into the degree programme. It seems in Ontario this might be a route into a degree...
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    anybody here working for two staffing agencies the same time?

    Fiona59 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    You submit your availability to each. When you are booked by A, you call B and tell them you are no longer available that day. No explanation is
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    "It's Not That Special --

    Fiona59 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ENT or pedis only ever see those procedures in my
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    "It's Not That Special --

    Fiona59 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I try and check to see if is a general topic before responding. What is annoying and frustrating is when some responders reply to Canadian posters with information that is so non-applicable to our...
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    RN pay at a doctor's office?

    Fiona59 replied to Chiquita88's topic in Canada

    Depends on the market and how they are funded. As an LPN I was paid roughly a $1.50 an hour less but didn't have to pay for parking, worked M-F office hours which is worth the pay cut for some...
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    Will I get accepted into the RPN to B.S.c.N. Program?

    Fiona59 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada

    I detect a sense of humour failure! Oh, it's a forum newbie, we'd better be nice,
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    RN pay at a doctor's office?

    Fiona59 replied to Chiquita88's topic in Canada

    Are you talking about GP and specialist's offices or hospital clinics? GPs and specialists don't hire a lot of RNs. Usually LPNs and medical office assistants. The ones I've read ads for usually pay...
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    Can licensed RPN of ON work in other province like AB?

    Fiona59 replied to lilychen's topic in Canada

    You sound very much like a poster who has been posting on the same issue. Employers in AB will be very dubious of someone who hasn't worked in nearly three
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    Can licensed RPN of ON work in other province like AB?

    Fiona59 replied to lilychen's topic in Canada

    Alberta is not the land of milk and honey. There are few enough jobs here that local new grads are still having problems. Unless you have a firm offer don't even think about
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    Online LPN programs?

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

    Here's the link to last week's thread. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-nursing/online-lpn-schools-927256.html#post7942086 and JacobBrewer, the graduates aren't "scary" nurses. They must pass the same...
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    How can I comfort a homesick child? (NAI case)

    Fiona59 replied to xyrhana's topic in General Nursing

    What is an NAI case? My first thought was you were referring to a child of native background, is this correct? If so, does your hospital have a First Nations liaison worker? We use our programme to...
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    What countries are in demand for IEN (internationally educated nurses)?

    Fiona59 replied to Lebazir's topic in International Nursing

    IENs are demanding a lot of countries should take them. So IENs have a big demand. If you are asking if any countries are in need of nurses, then the blunt answer is very few. Like JBN said the...
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    Nasty nurses

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

    There is politeness and there is respect. Two different animals. I am polite to my coworkers and people in shops. Do I respect all my co-workers? Heck, no. There are some I wouldn't trust to get...
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    Online LPN programs?

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

    Use the search feature. This topic was discussed just last
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    Nursing Officers in the Canadian Forces

    Fiona59 replied to BellionRN's topic in Canada

    You didn't return to the other thread where you asked similar questions. Are you a Canadian Citizen? That is the main requirement for military
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    Whats RAH like to work at?

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Nah, we chew you up and spit you out. lol. We are a far friendlier bunch than the UAH staff. Happiness? Working for AHS? Seriously? It all depends on the unit and how you get on with your...