DanaLPN

DanaLPN specializes in perioperative, ACE.

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1. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

   DanaLPN replied to Stephanita's topic in International Nursing

   I am a casual in Alberta also. you will receive a Casual Vacation pay of 6% and a Stat pay of 4.6% This would be your in lieu of benefits of 10.6% on top of your hourly/differential pay I hope this...

2. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

   DanaLPN replied to heartaflame's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   if your healthcare attitude is anything like ours... Here, RNs are being weeded out and LPNs are given priority because of the oh-so-close skills we possess and the cheaper cost we are on budget. Talk...

3. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

   DanaLPN replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Title: LPN Experience: 10+ years Type: Acute Location: Edmonton Vacation: 25 days Wage: $31.07/hour Shift differential: $2.50 /evenings (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) $4.25 / nights (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) $2.75 per...

4. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   DanaLPN replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've worked up to $31.07 but I have reached the top of my salary schedule as an LPN in

5. can a nurse manager cancel your shift?

   DanaLPN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   where I work, our handbook states: OT IS A PRIVILEGE; NOT A RIGHT. So, if that is the case, seniority takes over or someone who isn't quite up for OT hours. It sucks because you've probably scheduled...

6. From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

   DanaLPN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

   I love most of my students, but a lot of them are just in. the. way. Frankly, it's your attitude that gets our backs up a bit. At the end of the day, we are still responsible for student's actions and...

7. Are nurse patient ratio's safe with the numbers rising away?

   DanaLPN replied to Aubrianna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I had a 33 patient load at a LTC facility once with only 2 (TWO!) CNAs on staff for each day shift and only 1.5 per evenings. It's hectic to say the least. At the hospital I currently work it is 4:1...

8. Panel Interview- Your opinion greatly appreciated

   DanaLPN replied to WindRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   first of all: Congratulations on getting an interview! Having your resume seen/stand out is the toughest and most challenging part to any job application. Secondly, uggh, panels are the worst All of...

9. how long does it take to get used to what you do? (working in LTC)

   DanaLPN replied to kimogieo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Maybe you're just in the wrong field? You should LOVE your job; not dread it. It will show to your residents and will effect your overall care. Have you considered transitional? Acute? Clinics?

10. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

    DanaLPN replied to Stephanita's topic in International Nursing

    yeah, it sucks for casuals. I know other provinces, namely BC, pay a health in lieu of benefits rate. The shift differentials aren't nearly as good as here in AB though. good

11. Athabasca University?

    DanaLPN replied to EdmontonAB's topic in International Nursing

    I worked with several LPNs at the time who were doing their BN degree through AU. So, yes, you *can* work full time but I'm guessing you'd have to be extremely

12. BCIT Aug 2010/ Jan 2011

    DanaLPN replied to jeffy604's topic in Canada

    my friend got in to BCIT at age 21 also but she had a criminology degree from AB and worked as a vet tech in BC for about 1.5 years during school. She was considered quite young for the program. She...

13. New Calgary hospital staffing plan to exclude LPN's?

    DanaLPN replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    @thleenium I know what you mean!! In my social circle, there's a girl who's an RN student and all she can talk about is how I'm wasting my time as an LPN because "it's not as though you're allowed to...

14. RPN/LPN jobs in Canada

    DanaLPN replied to Trishrpn80's topic in International Nursing

    good luck :) I hear Fort Smith is always hiring if you're reallllly looking to

15. 'Backcheck' before interview?

    DanaLPN replied to fleetfoxRN's topic in Canada

    When I was working in Edmonton we did backcheck also. We needed 3 (three) references and each one WAS contacted. And yes, I had to hand it in at the time of the first