Fiona59

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    Why do all foreign nurses want Cali.?

    Fiona59 replied to NICU Guy's topic in Nurse Registration

    For the Europeans it's Florida or California most often because they've been on holiday there. For the SouthEast Asians it's usually family
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    Jobs in AB?

    Fiona59 replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada

    08 and before 1500? On my unit, we are all just too busy! The manager doesn't have time to talk to us never mind cold callers. If there is no online application, you just won't make it to the...
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    Looking for a casual LPN position in Edmonton AB.

    Fiona59 replied to Dkim's topic in Canada

    Your pharmacology course included IV drug preparation and
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    Looking for a casual LPN position in Edmonton AB.

    Fiona59 replied to Dkim's topic in Canada

    I don't understand how you don't have IV skills. When I moved to BC and worked there it was a
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    Fiona59 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've never been phased out of a hospital. But then Canada doesn't have ADNs. Two year PN programme or four year BScN. The UK gave their SEN (LPN) staff the opportunity to return to school to upgrade...
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    Looking for a casual LPN position in Edmonton AB.

    Fiona59 replied to Dkim's topic in Canada

    OK, not going to sugar coat it but you are competing against local new grads who did their training in local facilities. I'd cancel the course and take a refund. AHS does in-house IV initiation...
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    Are nurses being imported to the UK?

    Fiona59 replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in United Kingdom

    In my part of Canada, it's NAs. You get good one, indifferent ones, and plain terrible ones. When I worked in nursing homes the NAs would be horrible to nurses. Rarely did you see a professional...
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    I know I am not yet a nurse but.

    Fiona59 replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    Every professional pays fees to a regulatory body. Between union dues and permit fees I spend close to $1000 Cdn. per year. For this I get union coverage and malpractice insurance. Look into what...
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    Working in Northern BC?

    Fiona59 replied to shelly9's topic in Canada

    Doubt you'll get a response. The OP hasn't posted since 2011. If you click on their name you can follow through to their posting
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    Should i get my bscn?

    Fiona59 replied to brittrose's topic in Canada

    Nobody and I mean nobody (including government crystal ball gazers) know what the job market and health care budge will be like in 4-5 years time. Never assume that a degree or diploma will guarantee...
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    Employed student nurses

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    But who is carrying your malpractice
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Up here, memos have been circulating that mutual may only be done between staff holding FTEs and not with a casual. I know of one unit where a staff member who didn't have the seniority to get the...
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    Employed student nurses

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    ESNs aren't working a full scope of either RN or LPN practice. There were limits to how many patients they could have, what type of patient, etc. Some units allowed them to work "at their comfort...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Yes, of course you can turn down a shift. OK, here is how casual works in my experience. Submit a list of dates/shifts you are available to work to your staffing office/clerk. Depending on the...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    I think it's a case of when the answers aren't what is expected/desired, the posters are all negative nellies. Nursing has never been all rainbows and unicorns sparkling fairy dust across the job...
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    Employed student nurses

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    Our UNE programme was eliminated last year (Alberta). It wasn't due to cost cutting, it was due to liability insurance issues. When student nurses are on the floor for class placements they are...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    She's right and you are being incredibly naïve. I work in one of the two large hospitals in Edmonton. Our casuals are having a hard time. I started off as a casual and some months I might get two...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Let's see, my husband is retired, I own my own home, have no debt, enjoy my job most days. I don't need to work full time. I just want the hours I work to actually be reflected in my pension and...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    I have a small part time line and have been trying to get a point increase to reflect what I actually work in terms of benefits and pension rights. It's not happening. I've asked for an fte increase...
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    Clinical competence assessment

    Fiona59 replied to Dutchstudents's topic in General World

    In my health authority (Canada) IV starts are minimally covered in school. The employer does inhouse training and certification. Spend time with Nurse Educator. Learn the sites, short written quiz,...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Nope and my unit only hires new grads as casuals. No guarantee of
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    I work for AHS. Full time lines go internally. If they go to outside applicants the unit is a hell hole. Local new grads are given priority for hiring. The govt has promised (almost yearly) to hire...
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    LPN forced to work as CNA

    Fiona59 replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A very expensive route to obtain CNA coverage. I've done it the odd time over the years but only when I've been told prior to agreeing to coming
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    Dialysis

    Fiona59 replied to sflebbe1229's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The terms of service (that you agreed to when you joined) forbids the giving of medical advice by members. We are not a substitute for asking questions of your doctor. Talk to your mother and find...
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    Flomax for women

    Fiona59 replied to mamadog's topic in Patient Medications

    When you've used Flomax you must remember it can affect your vision in the future. It's called "floppy iris" syndrome. If you are having any opthamology procedure you need to tell the