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    Pre-Grad placement

    Fiona59 replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    We lost our IV teams about 12 years ago! In Alberta ERs the nurses do it all. They are trying to sneak lab draws into the floor nurses duties, I believe the ICUs so their own. Enjoy them while you...
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    What do I do?

    Fiona59 replied to eyrichj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In what way do 'male nurses rule'? They work like every other nurse. Now go call the university and ask them. Oh and why did you post in the LPN
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    Work in USA as an RN

    Fiona59 replied to anna_potter's topic in Immigration Advice

    Looks like she's a nursing tourist. The posting history shows requests on how to work in the UK. Somehow wound up in Canada and now it's the
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    Work in USA as an RN

    Fiona59 replied to anna_potter's topic in Immigration Advice

    What do you mean "based in Canada"? Are you a Canadian Citizen or a foreign
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    I don't want to work in LTC... Will someone change my attitude?

    Fiona59 replied to firefly101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well pull up this big girl or boy panties. There is no dream job anymore. My first jobs were in LTC and I hated it. But I did it for the experience. You learn to assess and think quickly. You...
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    Should I become an LPN or RN?

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

    So, back to the OP. Which province do you live in? Have you researched your job market. BC, AB, and ON are brutal job markets right now. There has been a trend to increase the numbers of PNs in...
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    Should I become an LPN or RN?

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

    I have to ask are you even a nurse? Being an LPN is NOT stress free or fun. I work acute care and routinely have fresh ICU discharges. Fun? Really. Do you think the LPNs work in Dialysis find...
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    Taxes

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    Usually if the course receipt is issued on a school receipt. Depending on the cost and duration of the course/hours required you can
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    Taxes

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    This one, Employment Expenses 2013, is pretty specific. It states we can deduct the license fees but goes on to say things like briefcases and calculators, etc. cannot be written off. Most nurses...
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    Taxes

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/employmentexpenses/ The box states you cannot write off clothing. Do you have an accountant do your taxes Lori? I've been able to write off my license fees and that's it...
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    Taxes

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    Are you a nurse working in
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    Taxes

    Fiona59 replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    Nope, I've never been able to write anything off and that includes the first
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    Registered Nurse Job Prospects Canada 2014

    Fiona59 replied to Qing's topic in Canada

    So, Trevor, should I lose my job because I'm a naturalized Canadian with a trace of an accent? I got my nursing education here in Canada after working for various levels of government as a Canadian...
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    Pre-Grad placement

    Fiona59 replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    Every emerg treat their LPNs differently. Your placement their demonstrates your instructors confidence in you. Follow your preceptor and don't be afraid to ask questions on the role of an LPN....
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    Being an LPN

    Fiona59 replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup, when I worked LTC, the RN was on call a left the building by
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    IV Certification

    Fiona59 replied to teady012002's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hospitals usually site certify you. Three witnessed starts with a CNE after taking the hospital course. I'm certified at my hospital but if I move across town, I need to recertify ther in
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    Being an LPN

    Fiona59 replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Canadian LPNs do assess. We work under our own practice permit and malpractice insurance. The only RN that supervises us is the Charge who supervises all nurses on the floor be they R or
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    Getting a Nursing degree in Europe

    Fiona59 replied to kleccia's topic in International Nursing

    Europe. Which nation? What languages are you fluent in? How will you fund it, usually overseas students pay higher fees? Are you a dual national with any European
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    Shabbat issues

    Fiona59 replied to savotinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to know how hospitals in Israel manage their staffing, or do orthodox women not work outside the home
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    How do you prepare for the CPRNE?

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

    Aren't you a BSN
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    how to work in montreal as an PAB/nurse aid

    Fiona59 replied to crazedemz's topic in Canada

    Because they have their own immigration programme. A few posters have even asked if they go to PQ can they work on Ontario, how long do they have to stay, etc. It appears that any method of getting...
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    LPN or RN can't decide were to go!

    Fiona59 replied to DMAC1103's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only you can make that
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    RN BSN- VS LVN

    Fiona59 replied to cmatt004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Speak for yourself. This LPN makes over $30/hr, before shift diff. Weekend nights push me close to
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    Trevor's nursing journal

    Fiona59 replied to Trevor_Canada's topic in Canada

    Have you set up a blog on blogging
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    Can an RN challenge an RPN exam without returning to school?

    Fiona59 replied to mbrownnursing's topic in Canada

    Are you wanting to work as a registered psychiatric nurse or a practical nurse? Where were you