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    Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    Fiona59 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I get the .fte equivalent of that every year. But in order to get the time off all together I wind up taking vacation in November, January or February. I have 13 years seniority and can't get the...
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    Graduate RN at 57 years old

    Fiona59 replied to healing hand's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I know a couple of unit managers that do think along Bruce's line. One actually said that her vacancy was going to the male applicant because he wouldn't get pregnant! She figured even if...
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    It's Tough Out There!

    Fiona59 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    It's not even that easy for "internal applicants" in my system. Displaced staff get priority on open positions rather than lay them off. Bumping has been threatened in a few areas. I hope those who...
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    LVN apply as Medication Aide in LTC?

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

    You can apply for anything you want. They won't pay you nurses wages. You won't get any experience as a nurse. Your parents need to get off your
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    Is this normal?

    Fiona59 replied to brookebarky's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know where the OP is working? LPNs work under their own license/practice permit and are legally responsible for their own
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    Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    Fiona59 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    The trick is to apply for casual lines. It's not easy to get hired by AHS but everyone that I know of lately that has been hired has been hired as a
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    University of Alberta Vs. Grant MacEwan

    Fiona59 replied to Ace28's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My friend's daughter went through that "I wanna go to the U because it's the U" thing. She just graduated from GMU and is glad she went there. Smaller classes, easier to get to and she enjoyed an...
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    Looking into moving to Victoria

    Fiona59 replied to cgeorgen's topic in Canada

    Never say never but be prepared to be casual for a long time or wind up working in LTC. A coworker moved back home to Victoria (educated there). It took her nearly a year to find a permanent part...
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    Patient Assessment Course

    Fiona59 replied to Ellab's topic in Canada

    Courses offered by nursinglinks are quite valid but not something to brag about. They are offered across most of Canada. They are great days out and update our basic education. My employer permits...
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    Highest Paid Nurses in B.C....how is this possible?

    Fiona59 replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    I know some here in AB that come close but they work a lot of OT. I'm wondering where in ON they are that they make that kind of
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    The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

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

    There is one hospital in my city that the IVs are all started in the OR by the anaesthesialogist. It just depends on the circumstances. If she didn't need the fluids, no harm no foul. I'd rather...
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    University of Alberta Vs. Grant MacEwan

    Fiona59 replied to Ace28's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I prefer students from GMU over those from the U. Better attitude for the most part and actually realize that nurses get their hands
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    Highest Paid Nurses in B.C....how is this possible?

    Fiona59 replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    Heck, I work part time as an LPN and I made $55k last
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    Abbreviations and canadian nursing students

    Fiona59 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nope. But from what some posters have said, they've only been recognized as LPNs when they've attempted to move to Canada. What has happened is the old 2 year RN diploma has basically become the PN...
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    Uk nurse wants to work in OZ but not do nights. Is it possible??

    Fiona59 replied to JacquelineWhite's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    New hires have to take what they can
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    Nursing in British Columbia

    Fiona59 replied to SeljoNurse's topic in Immigration Advice

    The western provinces have Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Found mainly in psych facilities but I've encountered the odd one in Geriatrics/LTC areas and once in Women's Health. Nurses in Canada are...
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    Have you already taken the CRNE? HELPPPP! Too much studying?

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

    I think you need to work on your English language skills from the wording of your post. How would you treat the Canadian patient as a Canadian nurse? Did you review the social aspects of
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    Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    Fiona59 replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    Under my union contract, they managed to back 5 12 with each other. Staff were dying on their feet. \The rotations had to change the sick rate was terrible. All floor nurses work rotating shifts....
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    LVN then work as CNA or caregiver?

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

    I'm confused by your post. You do understand that an LVN/LPN is a NURSE. You will not even be looked at for NA jobs because you are overqualified. Caregiver? As in a home help/nanny position? How...
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    ALBERTA-LPNs

    Fiona59 replied to JKB_1989's topic in Canada

    With the changes to scope of practice and the much lauded staff utilization bandwagon, who knows where we can't work in 18 months time? I know there are LPNs in the Calgary ICUs. We are in the NICU...
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    Do Employers Value Experience in the USA?

    Fiona59 replied to Finefettle's topic in International Nursing

    Whereas, most Canadian provinces will pay you at the appropriate step of the payscale with documented evidence of employment. ie: 2900 hours at hospital A, 3500 hours at hospital B, would bring you...
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    Everest college - Ontario hopefuls

    Fiona59 replied to cazizi.03's topic in School, College Programs

    Ontario is also a city in California. Not just the name of a
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    Working summers only as RN

    Fiona59 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, in my part of the world you would have a problem keeping your practice permit. You need to work around 1000 hours every three years to keep it. Most jobs work out to around 150 hours a...
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    Is nursing for me?

    Fiona59 replied to NurseR1a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you doing this to please your family? If so, entirely the wrong reason. Job security? Tell that to the 42 nurses that got laid of in my hospital and several of those had seven years of service...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Our situation is pretty much the same. Won't start IVs, won't lift. Wants only days