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    Australian nurse

    Fiona59 replied to das729's topic in Canada

    This all sounds very familiar. Many posters discussed this with you last year. Is there new information we should know
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    Prospect nursing career in BC, Canada

    Fiona59 replied to mickey613's topic in Nurse Registration

    I grew up in BC. It' highly insulting to hear it described as a 'developing province' from someone who migrated from a third world country. Yes, it is a highly competitive job market, but Canadian...
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    Specialty registered nursing certificate

    Fiona59 replied to MJBK's topic in Canada

    There are several ways to obtain specialty training. None of which are free. Hospitals provide the training for their employees, courses are available at community colleges for a fee. National...
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    Calgary South Health Campus job opportunities?

    Fiona59 replied to knina's topic in Canada

    Two words. White elephant. Same thing up here. Finally getting around to opening Sherwood Park, sort off, maybe, kinda
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    LPN Thinking about getting my RN degree at 66

    Fiona59 replied to Lindamitch1948's topic in LPN to RN

    Is the OP thinking BScN or ADN? When I see degree, I assume it's the four years at university. How many transfer credits are already
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    LPN Thinking about getting my RN degree at 66

    Fiona59 replied to Lindamitch1948's topic in LPN to RN

    My first thought is why? If it's a degree that you always wanted and can afford to do, well yes. Are you planning on working after you complete it at roughly 69? Do you have an employer lined up?...
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    how to migrate to australia please help

    Fiona59 replied to masuerte12's topic in International Nursing

    You need to figure out where you WANT to live. The lifestyles are very
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    LPNs in Jails?

    Fiona59 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Jail is LTC behind
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    Will the job market for nurses EVER improve in Canada?

    Fiona59 replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada

    Nursing is cyclical. Governments give and governments take. I graduated and there were no jobs. Worked at four different places as a casual. When I could, I took any shift offered. I needed that...
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    Need advice for LPN grad

    Fiona59 replied to nflores's topic in Canada

    OK, Joanna and myself actually work for AHS so, our input might be a bit more relevant. It is easier to get "in" with some outside experience than none at all. Trust me, floor nursing isn't all it's...
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    Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    Fiona59 replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, I start work at 0700 and am finished at 1515. I have plenty of time to do what I need on the way home from work. With 12's, you don't home home until nearly 20hr. Too bagged to do...
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    US born, dual Canadian citizen with CA RN looking to move to Alberta Canada

    Fiona59 replied to Steph5253's topic in International Nursing

    How are the requirements crazy? They are in place to ensure that any nurse educated outside of Canada has the same basic education as a nurse educated in any Canadian province. The taxpayer pays our...
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    Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    Fiona59 replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you worked in this fantasy scenario? On my nightshift there are three nurses who look after the same number of patients as TEN day shifters and six evening staff. You seriously have no...
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    Quebec integration program for nurses

    Fiona59 replied to Remnant_89's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your user name just makes North Americans suspicious. "Astronaut" is a term used to describe Asian migrants who will land anywhere to get residency and use it to fit there plan not the needs of the...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    It's true. The last couple of months have been brutal after night shift. My coworkers who do nights are all saying the same thing. We don't know if it was the long, cold winter or the fact that we...
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    Why do they always start with IV fluids?

    Fiona59 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this a homework question? Why do you think they are given an IV? Think weight, body mass,
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    Employment Chances after school

    Fiona59 replied to RVerroc's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Scholarships are a crapshoot, you have to do your research. What I was eligible and what you are eligible for are two different things. First Nations? Plumber's Child? Single mother? Parents in a...
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    Employment Chances after school

    Fiona59 replied to RVerroc's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    In all my adult working life, I have never been asked about my marks in school. Only ever had employers ask if I passed my registration exam at the first
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    Where can I complete my nursing prerequisites in Toronto?

    Fiona59 replied to blisss's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    For second entry, don't you need to have a degree in another
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Joanna, the issue for some of us (well those with evenings and nights in our rotations) is that we can't catch a break. Our vacation and leave request can and are denied if there is no one to cover...
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    Nursing Bullying USA and Australia

    Fiona59 replied to MsEve22's topic in General World

    Vegemite. Now that would be bullying to
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Like Joanna said be honest. Full time or part time? How long a commute? 12 or 8 hour shifts? What do the rotations look like? These are all things to consider and how it will affect the ret of...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    My manager has been doing this as a savings measure. It shows. Why UNA hasn't made a stink, I really don't know. She hasn't tried it with the LPNs for some reason known only to
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    nurses in mental health

    Fiona59 replied to chipchipperson's topic in Canada

    The western Canadian RPN vs. the Ontario RPN has been debated many times over the years here. I don't believe what your friend was told is correct. Western RPNs are used as RNs on many units in...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    Fiona59 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Check out the AHS