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    What is the process to being able to work as a nurse in another province?

    Fiona59 replied to carmella.scp6565's topic in Canada

    You apply to the provincial college of nurses in whatever province you plan to move to. Be prepared to spend cash and don't expect it to be quick. The BC job market especially on the island and lower...
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    Rn being trained by lpn?

    Fiona59 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please never venture north to Canada in search of employment. LPNs can and do assess. We admit, we discharge, and show new hire RNs the ropes. And even worse, we educate our
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    Rn being trained by lpn?

    Fiona59 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On the unit I work on the only difference between the L and the R is only the R can be charge. New hires are given to the best teacher. Who happens to be an LPN with extensive experience. Only one...
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    Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

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

    In Canada, only an LPN with post grad education can work in the OR. Educated to perform the scrub or circulating role. All for an extra $1/hr. Surgical Techs just don't exist
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    RPN looking to get a job in a Dermatology office in ontario

    Fiona59 replied to J3ssa's topic in Canada

    I am SOOOO glad you stated that. I've got 2003 start date and can't even get an interview for clinic positions! A lot of posters here think I make it up that you just can't walk into a clinic
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    In a LPN rut

    Fiona59 replied to didi768's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If it's not really about the money, sit down and think about what you really, really want to do. You still have (if you want) a few more years in the work place. Do what you really want to do. I'm...
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    Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    Fiona59 replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    I wondered about that as well, but didn't want to mention it. Somehow, I don't think a sex change would go over well at the OPs
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    Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    Fiona59 replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    Apologies, Jan. It was early and an IPad, on which I have issues with. Pete, the OP has launched several attempts at a post secondary pathway. None of which has been to his liking. He's racking up...
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    What is ENROLLED NURSE in Singapore and how does it work?

    Fiona59 replied to chiqui307's topic in International Nursing

    Canadian LPNs are educated in the roughly the same system as the Australian. Our programme is 2+ years and placements are a huge part of our
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    Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    Fiona59 replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    ESN or some variation of the title also work in Alberta. In my class, their was a young man from your ethnic group. His parents were very supportive of him. He went back for his BScN in 2006....
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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    Fiona59 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Canada there is only the degree route for RNs and a diploma for LPNs. If anything the role of the LPN has expanded in acute care due to the need to utilize healthcare funds. The RN role is...
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    Macleans: Health care workers may be immune to unemployment

    Fiona59 replied to knina's topic in Canada

    Hello, AHS, are you listening? No,didn't think
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    Advice for future nursing students; 2 year vs. 4 year

    Fiona59 replied to Burno's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You are in your first semester. There is so much to this that you don't know. Ontario is the only province that calls PNs "RPNs". The rest of the nation uses LPN. In western Canada the term RPN...
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    What grades do I need to get into RPN --> BSCN bridge?

    Fiona59 replied to Burno's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Or you apply to Athabasca and do it distance for the course work and commute to Alberta for the
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    Nursing Officers in Canadian Forces

    Fiona59 replied to mahima17's topic in Canada

    Ask to have this moved to the Canadian Forum. There is an nursing officer who post infrequently and will have a better chance of seeing it there. Just remember you have to be physically able to pass...
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    how are you repaying your student loans?

    Fiona59 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    Yup, dump those tax refunds right onto the
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    how are you repaying your student loans?

    Fiona59 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    I used my lump sum retro cheque when I passed the CPNRE from my employer. I dumped my tax refunds on it. I made the repayment of those loans my
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    Long term effects of working night shifts

    Fiona59 replied to yadirosa's topic in Health, Stress Management

    In the last ten years, I know of three nurses I've worked night shifts with develop cancer. Two have since died from it. Not one had begun collecting their
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    Canada: IEN's And A Job?! Help!!

    Fiona59 replied to carleo1519's topic in Immigration Advice

    No province is recruiting off shore. Have a look at the Canadian
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    Student nurse overseas elective placement help!!

    Fiona59 replied to peachesuk's topic in International Nursing

    Well, for starters nursing education in the UK and Canada are different. Students insurance is provided by the training institution. Preceptors are paid a minimal fee by the health authority for...
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    So you want to move to Alberta for a job

    Fiona59 posted a topic in Canada

    here's the latest: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/new-nurses-struggle-to-find-jobs-in-alberta-union-says-1.1864471 It's true. Try finding a full time line, there just aren't that many around....
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    So you want to move to Alberta for a job

    Fiona59 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Workplace utilization is a joke. End of. My unit has not been looked at yet and others have had their third rotation change. It's depressing. At least the units that have had the change knows what...
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    So you want to move to Alberta for a job

    Fiona59 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Jan, what is bothering my coworkers is the never ending revolving door of new hire casuals. I understand going casual to get that first job. That's how I started back when it was Capital Health....
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    how to go about accessing records of my past immunizations?

    Fiona59 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    Pulling old records isn't as straightforward as you think. Often charts have been thinned and the material you are looking for is in storage. My province is automating all health records, so in...
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    Random Sponorship of Education?

    Fiona59 posted a topic in General Nursing

    On the AN Facebook page there is a guy who is asking for sponsorship to get his education funded by us. He only is asking for $18K. He wants to achieve his dream of working for Doctors without...