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    RAAPID

    Fiona59 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    I interviewed for them when they first started up and know a couple of people who have worked there. The RNs were shall we say different. The LPNs that I know who took the job, all felt that it was...
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    Finding a nursing job when Canada has closed PR for nurses.

    Fiona59 replied to roginna's topic in Immigration Advice

    My health authority is closing units and "relocating staff". That means that those staff will be bumping staff out of their jobs. The bumped staff will then go into the float pool and hope to pick up...
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    What is the typical hospital schedule?

    Fiona59 replied to ssalulu's topic in General Nursing

    My workplace offers 4, 8 and 12 hour shifts. If you have a permanent position either full or part time you have to work every other weekend. It all depends on who designed the rotation. There are...
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    Schedule

    Fiona59 replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    12 week rotation. Our union contract specifies that there must always be a 12 week schedule in place on each unit. The manager can make changes with more than two weeks notice. So I keep my eye on it...
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    A now working LPN, but I wasn't a CNA prior

    Fiona59 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually, I do offer something to offer. I am a preceptor and would have to discuss your use of the English language in your charting as it is legal documentation and can be reviewed by lawyers....
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    Seeking Ontario RN's and RPN's

    Fiona59 replied to huntercary's topic in Canada

    This post is ringing some bells. A while back there were posts from Ontario about RNs being investigated. One claimed it was re narcotics and anther claimed mental health issues. I just can't...
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    A now working LPN, but I wasn't a CNA prior

    Fiona59 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've just reread your post. You are in the process of applying to a PN programme? I suggest you work on your proof reading skills and grammar. I know people post from their phones and auto correct a...
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    training to be a student nurse in dubai

    Fiona59 replied to kerryn31's topic in General World

    I think you need to talk with your Father's employer about what is a available to families. You may find out that since you are 18 you are considered an adult and eligible for any of his benefits....
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    Fiona59 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    You can still wear a dress. Many companies provide traditional whites, most provide scrub dresses and you can even do a skirt and a scrub
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    Helping with Human Trafficking Canada

    Fiona59 replied to afraser30's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No public health isn't the way to go. Non-profit inner city agencies are. You don't say where in the country you are but there are many agencies across the nation that work with the sex
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    may 15, 2013 cpnre, opinion anyone??

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

    That's normal. Ask to have your post moved to the Cdn. forum and you'll get more
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    Philippines, Canada. Career conflict: Pursuing education. Help, please?

    Fiona59 replied to sntb_nrs's topic in International Nursing

    Well, from what we've heard, you'd be working there as a volunteer. Unpaid work experience isn't recognized here. If you plan on working, living and making a life here, get your education here. The...
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    Burned....

    Fiona59 replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Every job I've ever had (union and non-union) has worked this way. Missed breaks are paid for, I'm sure your state labour laws have some clause that cover this. I've never worked with nurses who...
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    Healthcare/dental plans for nurses

    Fiona59 replied to ml52789's topic in General Nursing

    I have a $100 deductible for my family. 50% coverage for orthodontics and crowns, 80% coverage for all other work. I can tag team it with the husbands dental plan. There is a yearly cap but I've...
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    Burned....

    Fiona59 replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Are you billing for missed breaks? Don't you buddy up to cover each others break time? We'd be on strike if we had to work like
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    Philippines, Canada. Career conflict: Pursuing education. Help, please?

    Fiona59 replied to sntb_nrs's topic in International Nursing

    You want to work here, study here. Your education from the Phillipines will always be looked at and you will be regarded as an IEN. BC has a dismal job market, especially in the lower mainland. This...
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    Help for sponsorship for my Filipino fiance with 20 years exper.

    Fiona59 replied to ryanh5599's topic in Immigration Advice

    Because the OP said she is married and awaiting an
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    Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    Fiona59 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    I've friends who did the training. They said that roughly half the class quit without finishing. Loads of classroom instruction. Think crash course on kidney function and how to work the machinery....
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    Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    Fiona59 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    Dialysis involves an intense training period. I think it's around 12 weeks combined classroom and on the job with a preceptorship. It's hard to get hired on if you have a line elsewhere and want to...
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    Sprott Shaw, CDI College, Stenberg or keep trying to get into community college?

    Fiona59 replied to Dragonflygrrl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Very slick. The name makes you think of VCC-Vancouver Community College which used encompass Langara and the Vancouver Vocational Institute where PN students traditionally were
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    Fiona59 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that our hospital used to launder the caps. One of the porters who used to work in the laundry (when we still had one) told me she had spent hours pressing
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    Sprott Shaw, CDI College, Stenberg or keep trying to get into community college?

    Fiona59 replied to Dragonflygrrl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It was just on the news that CLPNA will no longer allow CDI here in Alberta to offer the PN programme. (Global TV News). Students currently enrolled will be permitted to finish their education and...
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    Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    Fiona59 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    Was a background check form offered and
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    Fiona59 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    Every shift that I work. A couple still wear them daily. On nurses week a couple more wear them. They are easy to obtain from companies that do mail order/online uniforms. Caps run around
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    LPN with PTSD....afraid to go back to work

    Fiona59 replied to nicole314's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need the counselling. It's not an option. You need it. If you can't afford it (I don't know what medical coverage you are entitled to because you are American) look into women's health co-ops...