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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    But the UK didn't eliminate SENs overnight, the government offered the educational upgrades to all. Now many in are lamenting their demise. Academia thinks they have all the answers. The issues...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I'll throw this one into the mix. Should nurses of any designation who have retired and are collecting their pensions be able to return to work as casuals? There isn't enough positions or hours for...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I trust my dog's doctor more than some human ones I've worked with! Now back on topic. I think a more realistic question would be have RNs and their unions priced them out of the
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    Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

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

    I work in an authority where some IENs managed to fail CRNE x3 and were given the chance to write CPNRE. Some managed to pass, others failed x3 and were walked out. CPNRE is not a consolation prize...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    On our surgical wards patients are assigned to the vacant bed not the nurse. They don't re arrange your census as the day goes on. Our hospital insulin protocol is very simple to follow and the...
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Fiona59 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    It always amazes me that Americans are so anti-union. Unions got you paid vacation days, paid sick days, statutory holidays, regulated hours of work per day, benefits packages, etc. When we used to...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I get to IV push out here in Alberta. I doubt I'll ever do it on the unit I work but what they hey, I'm
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I think she should name and shame this facility, which appears to be going against the national
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    Is it hard to get a job if you went to school in a different state?

    Fiona59 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    I've had that happen when we moved to another province due to my husband's job. I was basically told the jobs went to locally educated nurses first, then nurses educated anywhere in the province and...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    It's all about using full scope of practice. I learnt how to drop an NG and KaoFeed in college. Was never allowed to use the skill because it was an "RNs job". Now, they've decide LPNs can do it!...
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    Looking into nursing but am very confused [BC]

    Fiona59 replied to Sniggles's topic in Canada

    Here's the basics. BScN/BSN = RN There are Nurse Practioners in Canada. Usually in family practice, LTC, and a few other areas. There is usually a requirement for NP candidates to have a required...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Joanna, we get to play with PICCs and CVCs now. LPNs who are dialysis qualified have been using CVCs for ever. Officially it's dressing and routine care. The consensus on most units is if there is...
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    patient who refuses to bathe. help!!

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

    You can lead a patient to water but you can't make him shower. Provide towels, soaps, lotions. Ask if he'd like a razor, toothbrush, etc. Is he homeless? Live in a shelter. I've worked with...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Fiona59 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    If there were a prize for the most insulting post in this forum, I'm pretty sure this would
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    Temp LPN

    Fiona59 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    Just like new grad RNs are legally required to sign GN until they pass
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    Temp LPN

    Fiona59 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    You started this thread during the afternoon. Why didn't you just call CLPNA and ask? Every new grad at my place of employment signs
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

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

    or
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    Temp LPN

    Fiona59 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    I work in Alberta. You are a GPN, graduate practical nurse. Just as you signed as a SPN when you were a student practical nurse. I was signing as a GPN until I brought in a PASS certificate. An LPN...
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    Temp LPN

    Fiona59 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    Are you temporary staff? A new grad practical nurse who hasn't written CPNRE yet? If so, you are a GPN not an LPN and yes there has to be a nurse with valid registration
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    New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

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

    I work in Alberta. The last diploma RN graduated in 2009. Now the only route for an RN is the four year degree. All working RNs have been basically grandfathered. RNs who hold management positions...
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    Stay at home mom wanting to go to nursing school

    Fiona59 replied to Mrs. Silva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it when by children were 6 and 9. Both were in full time school. I don't have family in my area, so childcare was a huge issue for me. I wanted to be sure my children would be safe without...
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    Nursing in Ottawa

    Fiona59 replied to Sashat3's topic in Canada

    You gotta love our government for this one. In my area being bi-lingual means English/Chinese, English/Ukranian, or
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    If i did something wrong?

    Fiona59 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    "wait on them". You summed it up in a nutshell. We are not waitresses or servants. We are professional nurses with up to 9 patients on some shifts. Not one. While the OP may have some...
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    If i did something wrong?

    Fiona59 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    Lemur: I was taken aback by that post as well. Then I read the American posters history. Doesn't do bedside nursing, does inhome pediatric care. So one on one patient care for a child in the home....
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    iv infusion therapy course

    Fiona59 replied to serenie222's topic in Canada

    BC used to do the shortest course in Canada. Remember how we were told that CPNRE is written to the basic minimum for entrance to practice? I worked in BC for a short time. Worst experience of my...