Fiona59

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    Uk nurse job

    Fiona59 replied to Roberts20's topic in United Kingdom

    You young pups! I'm 58 and still on the
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    What is General Duty Nursing?

    Fiona59 replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    In Canada, we just call this working up North (NWT, Yukon, and the northern areas of most
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    Potential nursing student needing advice

    Fiona59 replied to NurseMaybe?'s topic in Canada

    How do you feel about touching people? Cleaning incontinent people? Dealing with bat **** crazy families? There are days that no amount of $$ makes it worth it and you seem to be all about the...
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    Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    Fiona59 replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only question regarding my nursing education has been "did you pass your registration exam on first
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    Giving last name in report

    Fiona59 replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Our badges have only our first name and designation on them. We do not give out our surnames. It's a security issue (previous stalking incidents by disgruntled patients and a
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    Interviewing after passing nclex 1.5 years after graduation

    Fiona59 replied to Kokonu's topic in Canada

    It's a pretty common question in my hospital. 'Did you pass on first writing? ' My last interview, I was even asked how soon after graduation did I start working! There's a lot of nurses out there...
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    IV Therapy Courses Toronto

    Fiona59 replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Canada

    Before my hospital turns you lose to start IV's, you have to have in house education and three witnessed starts with either a CNE or a staff nurse. IV therapy? As in administering IV meds? Again...
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    NCLEX canada

    Fiona59 replied to ancythomas's topic in Nurse Registration

    None of these questions can be answered by a working Canadian nurse. It doesn't apply to us. You'd best be consulting someone who deals with immigration. Do you have to go to Ontario? Read this...
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    Starting nurse practitioner at 35 is it too late?

    Fiona59 replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    Best NPs I've ever worked with had decades of RN experience behind
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    US NP Seeking Licensure in UK

    Fiona59 replied to jglase570's topic in United Kingdom

    Hey guys, if you really want to upset the troll. US educated ADNs are being found to have the equivalent education of LPNs in Canada. Let's hope they stay south of the 40th parallel in their dream...
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    LPN to RN

    Fiona59 replied to elgibb's topic in Canada

    Even when you live in Alberta, there is no guarantee your clinical placements will be in the area that you live in. It all comes down to available preceptors and facilities willing to work with
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    casual position in Ontario

    Fiona59 replied to EveYeti's topic in Canada

    Overtime is a rare species in my hospital, lol. You have to read the collective agreement very careful to find out when a casual is eligible for OT. Usually after the end of the scheduled shift. So...
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    Considering dropping out

    Fiona59 replied to pavierre's topic in General Nursing

    Dead thread resurrection. OP posted once and hasn't been
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    8-times and passed nclex-RN

    Fiona59 replied to guest297761's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any chance you could use
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    Chances of New Grad RN finding pediatric outpatient/ambulatory/clinic jobs in Toronto/GTA?

    Fiona59 replied to Hope888's topic in Canada

    Most doctors offices hire few RNs. They tend to hire an NP and LPNs. Ambulatory positions are highly sought after because of the hours and in my area, usually go to nurses with at least ten years...
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

    Fiona59 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

    Beg to differ. As a Scot, it's not part of the regular daily vocabulary for the average person In certain part of the population but not as a
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    How much PTO does everyone get?

    Fiona59 replied to Camino77's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Canada. After 10 years, I get 190 hours of vacation, yearly. Paid sick leave accumulates at around 8 hours a month. If I work a stat holiday, pay is 1.5x my hourly rate plus a day off....
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    Gift from nursing students

    Fiona59 replied to ap16's topic in General Nursing

    Pens! Nurses love pens. Chat up the administration of your school, they might give you a bunch with school logos, chip in and buy a bunch. Pens are never a bad gift. Yes, I like
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    Advice and support needed

    Fiona59 replied to Lucydog14's topic in Canada

    A couple of thing spring to mind when reading this. Who reported you to the College? Work, the patient, his family, a coworker? I would stress at any future employment interviews that you have learnt...
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    Nursing schools in Montreal Canada

    Fiona59 replied to waithera's topic in International Nursing

    I know it's Holy Week but this thread has been dead for nearly eight years. OP hasn't been back since
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    Fiona59 replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    No fluids? No gloves. Let's leave it at, do you know if the person flipping your burgers, pouring your coffee, or writing your speeding ticket's is HIV+? Do you wear gloves when dealing with...
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    RN-BSN online Programs in Canada

    Fiona59 replied to RN in USA's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Canada has provincials colleges of nursing as governing bodies. Never heard of any US school offering after degrees up here. My province hasn't graduated a diploma RN since 2009 and I'm not sure if...
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    Social work

    Fiona59 replied to Goodman2's topic in Canada

    The OP gives the board no background info. How much of a science background for starter. Social Work and Nursing have different prerequisites. They are talking about diplomas. Are they looking...
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    How to prepare 0.45 NaCl IVFluid?

    Fiona59 replied to trevor05's topic in General Nursing

    That's why there is a shortage of mini bags and the drive to push IV
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    How to prepare 0.45 NaCl IVFluid?

    Fiona59 replied to trevor05's topic in General Nursing

    Check his posting history. I'm not sure where in the world s/he