Fiona59

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    How to deal with negative nurses.

    Fiona59 replied to Mae2014's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Will consider becoming my bigamous husband? I think I love
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    How to prepare for RPN Exam

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

    Is English your second language? It's just some of your sentence structure so 'off'. It's a very simple exam, aimed at the entry/beginner level of nursing that your basic education provides ample...
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    Help To Get Right Thing

    Fiona59 replied to pavelpreis's topic in Canada

    Why are you looking for educational colleges? Are you looking for registration information? If so, google college of registered nurses and then the name of the province you are thinking of moving
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    Stop it!

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

    Stop with the drama because you work the nights required on your line. No need to faint three days after the last night and then blame OT on the
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    Why are nurses not paid more?

    Fiona59 replied to XcrMat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Puts on Norma Rae cap, climbs on table. UNION!!! I'll sit on the couch and munch the popcorn whilst being flamed by the anti union, anti universal healthcare
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    Jobs that older nurses do. (?)

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

    Maybe in the ICU, but there are very few floor nurses over 55 in my hospital. I'm one of the older ones around an only because I became nurse after age 40. When nurses reach pensionable age ( age...
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    Is there still a demand for nurses in Canada?

    Fiona59 replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

    But it's just not that easy to get into AHS. Then once you are in, it's not that easy to move. I've applied for ten positions as an internal applicant an don't have enough seniority or the job has...
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    Just a Question

    Fiona59 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    I think the OP might have been labouring under the misconception that the Charge would reassign the patient. You know the old 'LPNs only care for stable patients' mantra. The patient stays with you...
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    this is why people still think there's a nursing shortage!

    Fiona59 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Canada where there are only degree programmes for RNs and LPNs do 2plus years at college (the old RN course). There is no shortage. There is a shortage of jobs that people
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    RN BSN- VS LVN

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

    Why don't you tell us how you really
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Fiona59 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It happened in the last 48
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    New Ontario RN Grad -Is it possible to move out west?

    Fiona59 replied to 1234566's topic in Canada

    Agree with what Jan
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    Just a Question

    Fiona59 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Did you count and record the respirations rate? There is a protocol for Narcan orders in these
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    Hospital staff/no weekends/holidays

    Fiona59 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    And the job will only exist as long as that manager is there. If it's a union site the hiring will be grieved. Don't think the coworkers will be pleased
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    Hospital staff/no weekends/holidays

    Fiona59 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Not in the real world. You might and it's a big might be able to do some shift swaps to get a few off. If you can't work the required shift rota you won't work in acute care. Nobody is that...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Fiona59 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Post your phone number in your intro thread and ask how to become an LPN when you hold a
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Fiona59 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    No longer ask if it's wife or whatever. Everyone is a friend as in 'is your friend taking you home?" Coworker asked ancient male patient if his care worker was taking him home, only to be informed...
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    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    Fiona59 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    We don't have boards up
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    The death of nursing

    Fiona59 replied to massrn116's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So are you saying that healthcare which is universal in Europe, Australia, and Canada is more dangerous than in the US? That nurses with pensions, unions and healthcare benefits are less happy than...
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    LVN relocating in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to brodon1994's topic in Canada

    Your teacher is an
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Gave it up for surgery, my real love. Too many women and hormones running riot in
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever worked a busy post partum floor? Five mums and their offspring. Gawd help you if you have twins or triplets in the mix. Some stays only last six hours. In theory you have ten...
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    LVN relocating in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to brodon1994's topic in Canada

    Where are yo from that you find canadian taxation high? Jobs are in short supply across the country. How do yo plan on getting a job in the US, LPNs aren't covered by
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    Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    Fiona59 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Post partum isn't the place for a new grad, well, at least at my hospital. We do all the high risk pregnancies and deliveries for a huge chunk of northern Canada. You need solid assessment skills...
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    RPN-RN bridging 2014

    Fiona59 replied to shabz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Athabasca requires around a years experience to be