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    help...IM A NEW LPN GRADUATE FROM BC, ILL BE TAKING MY CPNRE ON SEPT.

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

    The PN programme in AB and ON is the two year, old RN diploma course. Is BC still doing the quick, basic 13
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    New Grad RN in Skilled Nursing/Rehab...5 days orientation?

    Fiona59 replied to ISeeYouNurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation really isn't meant to be a time to learn your craft. It's a time for you to learn how the unit works, their paperwork, routines. Employers expect you to come with basic nursing skills...
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    help...IM A NEW LPN GRADUATE FROM BC, ILL BE TAKING MY CPNRE ON SEPT.

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

    You must register in BC to be able to apply for an Alberta permit. There really aren't a lot of jobs out here. Our own new grads are having a hard time finding jobs. Most are starting as casuals....
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    Oops! I always go home with...

    Fiona59 replied to shescoolie's topic in Nursing Humor

    They do come in handy at
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    vent about floating

    Fiona59 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I left one unit and moved to another in my hospital. My old manager asked if I'd float back to keep my skills current. No biggie, I liked the staff on that unit. Fast forward six months, central...
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    Any advantages of Philippine nursing?

    Fiona59 replied to mpgj83's topic in General World

    My employer has scripted interview questions, and with our equal opportunity laws, your question would never be
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    Yank interested in working in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Canada

    Like in your country it depends on where you live. We are mainly unionized and some unions are more assertive and others. Pay depends on where you live. Read some of the threads on here. There can be...
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    Job interview

    Fiona59 replied to Lucilicious_la la's topic in United Kingdom

    Why do you want to work in the OR? Describe how you handle stressful situations Describe how you handle criticsm (Basically, the OR in my hospital is a cesspool of alpha female dogs who torture new...
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    Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    Fiona59 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know 2 GPs who didn't do science degrees. Russian language for one and the other did History. They also did a lot of volunteering in the community (addictions centres, rehabs, womens
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    Advise for a Dental Nurse going from Canada to Australia

    Fiona59 replied to Andra1234's topic in International Nursing

    Is a dental nurse like a hygienist? They are governed by their own provincial colleges and are different from dental assistants. I hard all about it from the staff in my dentists the other
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    US trained nurse from South Korea wants to go to Canada

    Fiona59 replied to mimi4002's topic in Nurse Registration

    Canada doesn't have "states". You'll need to research where you want to live because only you know what you need to enjoy life. Then once you've made that decision then you apply to the appropriate...
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    DO NOT pass on the poop

    Fiona59 replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    S/he who finds the poop, cleans the poop. I've had managers clean up poop that they sniffed while doing rounds because they were there. Five minutes is plenty of time to clean
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    Float Pool

    Fiona59 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    The float pool is where you can learn a lot. My hospital has several pools, each service has one and the OR and Emerg manage their own inhouse pool. Are you hired on as a "regular" float or a casual...
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    Does anyone else feel pressure to get your RN?

    Fiona59 replied to nene71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is a legitimate question, why didn't you just go straight into a degree programme
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    Fiona59 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Pre-nursing student, had a look at their posting
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    Lost hope :(

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

    Are you in a prison or rehab? Usually they come to the window with ID you can match against the MARS. What did the classroom training
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    "Just" an LPN

    Fiona59 replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    People who make those statements have either no idea of what an LPN does or they remember LPNs of 20 years ago who functioned basically as NAs. A brother in law said the same to me. I asked him if...
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    RPN vs RN

    Fiona59 replied to smiles_x's topic in Canada

    Haven't you had the PICC course yet? Up here in Edmonton we were all forced to attend
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    Fiona59 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess we're not giving the OP the answers she wants to hear? We shouldn't be asking how she proposes to repay student loans (which she brought up), the fact that she wants to start a family in two...
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    questions

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

    OK, which exam are you studying for? The CDC is an American organization. CPNRE exam books are all multiple choice. So which course are we working
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    Fiona59 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Canada, so our system is not for profit. But I know how you feel. I moved to a unit where I don't have to work with the ICU attempts at miracle saves. I have friends who work in NICU and...
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    Fiona59 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you show me where I said that? My choice was to stay home and raise my children. I wanted to see them take their first steps, hear their first words. My husband worked away from home and he...
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    Fiona59 replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The things that stick for me are "high student debt" and "baby in two years". How long do plan on paying those student loans? Babies and childcare cost money. And yes there are jobs where you don't...
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    RPN vs RN

    Fiona59 replied to smiles_x's topic in Canada

    I think a lot of this depends on which province you are working in. Alberta utilizes LPNs to full scope of practice and it depends on which hospital you are in as to where you find LPNs (our RPNs are...
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    questions

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

    How about you list the choices you have and which one you chose? The answers are in the back of the book with the