PamelaJean

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  1. LPN upgrading to BN

    PamelaJean posted a topic in International Nursing

    Anyone upgrading from LPN to BN in Manitoba and having a hard time transfering credits? I am starting a letter writing campaign and the more people who write the more response we'll get. RN's...

  2. Ladder program

    PamelaJean posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone; I am curious about what people think about nursing programs being run as ladder programs. By that I mean that as you complete certain sections of the program you can work as a LPN, RN...

  3. Sprott-Shaw..DO or don't?

    PamelaJean replied to Paramedic80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am working through the BN program at the University of Manitoba, we have the same issues. I have a had to do a lot of self

  4. Where are you from?

    PamelaJean replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    I am in The Pas , Manitoba. Currently in the 3rd year of my BN. Trained as an LPN in Brandon

  5. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    PamelaJean replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    You can't give an injection to a five year old because LPN's are only licensed to care for stable patients, and kids are not considered stable. Oh one more thing as an LPN I care for paediatric...

  6. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    PamelaJean replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    I am currently a practicing LPN in Manitoba. The only skills I can not perform at work are IV push, central line care and epidural care. I can not mix IV insulin as an LPN as well. I am also in the...

  7. Canadian Psych nurses

    PamelaJean replied to Savanah1978's topic in International Nursing

    Alberta is warmer and it pays better I am unsure of the job situation there, I know there are lots of jobs for RN but I do not know about

  8. Canadian Psych nurses

    PamelaJean replied to Savanah1978's topic in International Nursing

    I am in The Pas. about 5 1/2 hours north of Brandon and 4 hours south of

  9. Canadian Psych nurses

    PamelaJean replied to Savanah1978's topic in International Nursing

    If you have interest in coming to Manitoba there are plenty of jobs in the hospital I work in. Our psych ward is constantly short and always looking for psych nurses. Oh yah it is in Northern Manitoba...

  10. Written Nursing Care Plans

    PamelaJean replied to joey1967's topic in International Nursing

    They were a huge part of my LPN training and are as well in the BN program I am in know. Both in

  11. Where are you?

    PamelaJean replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in International Nursing

    I am in The Pas, Manitoba. I am an LPN who works on a busy Med/Surg/Peds unit. I am also a fulltime student in the Joint BN program at the University of Manitoba. Almost completed Year 2

  12. HELP: Want to get RN in canada...you must know how.

    PamelaJean replied to usha's topic in International Nursing

    You should look in to the University of Calgary they offer a 2 year BN program to those who have already completed a 4 year degree. Hope this is

  13. Manitoba Nurses (Winnipeg)

    PamelaJean replied to bluelady79's topic in International Nursing

    Your best bet for references to study from are to purchase the texts the university is selling to their fourth year students to prepare them for the exam. You could also contact Red River College I...

  14. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    I don't see a problem with American companies coming to Canada it has happened in many other markets and they do fine. Just because an American company can freely start business up here won't create...

  15. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    I don't believe that when we finally do move in to a two tiered system that it will be americanized because as Canadians we still hold a strong belief in equality and I don't think our governent will...

  16. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    A properly run two tier system can work and very efficiently, the problem is we have to many adminstrators that don't listen to the front line people and that is a main reason why our system is...

  17. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you I will check them

  18. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    I think you may have misunderstood my statements, I don't think that the American system is better than the Canadian. If I really had to choose I would rather be in the Canadian system. What I am...

  19. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    You prefer to wait upwards of a year to get the treatment you give half your paycheque to receive. We pay so much in taxes and we receive squat in return. If I am sick and need some type of surgery...

  20. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    It seems so simple and yet we are battling to get good healthcare both in the Us and Canada. There has to be a better way to offer healthcare to people in a timely fashion and if you and i can see it...

  21. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    The Canadian System has it's pros and cons. Yes things are paid for but in order to have that service we pay a higher tax rate to the government. Waiting lists are long and people suffer with their...

  22. canadian healthcare vs US

    PamelaJean replied to undecided's topic in International Nursing

    :) Sorry I accidently double

  23. Deletion of Head Nurses and Supervisors

    PamelaJean posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am just curious about the opinion of Nurses from ascross the country about their feelings on the issue of health centers deleting the head nurse and supervisor positions. I work in a Health center...

  24. Deletion of Head Nurses and Supervisors

    PamelaJean replied to PamelaJean's topic in International Nursing

    We still have a charge nurse but because we are losing our head nurse her list of duties will increase and she already has a full plate. Our head nurse works 10 hour days Monday to Friday and Nights...

  25. Deletion of Head Nurses and Supervisors

    PamelaJean replied to PamelaJean's topic in International Nursing

    We are very lucky to have head nurses and supervisors who are hard workers and pitch in to help the staff nurses when it's