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  1. Casual Jobs have more take home pay?

    relaxingbath replied to UNB_RN's topic in Canada

    Remember casual jobs get a bonus in lieu of benefits such as paid holiday and insurance

  2. Pre-Grad placement

    relaxingbath replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    I had an interview last week and waiting to hear back from Saint Pete's Hamilton on if I got the job in their float pool, interview went great I feel I answered all the questions appropriately and the...

  3. Do any other hospitals have PSWs?

    relaxingbath replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    I know Brantford General and Joseph Brant both in ON use

  4. Where the heck are all the jobs?

    relaxingbath replied to Freddy614's topic in Canada

    Hi Fiona, I used "forcing" as too strong a word. The unions are there to protect workers and I can appreciate that those with seniority deserve to get jobs before new grads. There is just frustration...

  5. Where the heck are all the jobs?

    relaxingbath replied to Freddy614's topic in Canada

    Hi Freddy, I'm in the same position as you however in Ontario, I've been applying since before my CPRNE in May. I have yet to have any interviews i've lost count of the number of positions which...

  6. Pre-Grad placement

    relaxingbath replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    Thanks for the offers of help I really appreciate it. As for applying for everything I'll admit that I'm only now starting to apply to LTC and mental health jobs but I have applied to every hospital...

  7. Pre-Grad placement

    relaxingbath replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    It feels like forever since I finished pre-grad and during that time I've applied to every RPN position I've seen every new grad initiative with in travel distance and other than an ambulatory care...

  8. Did anyone take the May 2014 CPNRE?

    relaxingbath replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hamilton exam takers are getting their results today, i'm able to finally relax knowing that I passed (those that know me knew I would pass no problem, having little self confidence meant I was...

  9. Did anyone take the May 2014 CPNRE?

    relaxingbath replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I know of one person from Hamilton that got hers, the rest of my class myself included will be waiting for the mail on

  10. Did anyone take the May 2014 CPNRE?

    relaxingbath replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Thanks for letting us know won't get my hopes up for hearing Monday more likely to happen a wee from

  11. Did anyone take the May 2014 CPNRE?

    relaxingbath replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Where are you pikina87? not heard from any of my class that sat the exam in

  12. Should I start applying to job postings?

    relaxingbath replied to future_hero's topic in Canada

    Sorry to hi jack the thread but anyone here that does recruitment or that could just offer advice if I was to send them my resume? Thanks in

  13. Should I start applying to job postings?

    relaxingbath replied to future_hero's topic in Canada

    Hi Queenb13, my Pre-grad was in the ER department of Joseph Brant hospital I talked with the manager there and handed in my resume to HR when I left, I haven't heard from them since. They only have a...

  14. Should I start applying to job postings?

    relaxingbath replied to future_hero's topic in Canada

    Hi Sean, I too sat the CPRNE in May I've been applying to every job in my area (Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, W+K) I came out of the exam unsure as to what my mark would be...

  15. Mohawk College Pre-Placement Requirements?

    relaxingbath replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Start now you will need to redo most of them again in a years time anyway. WHIMIS, fire safety etc. can be done through elearn if you have been given an account for that

  16. Question for students and graduates of Mohawk RPN program

    relaxingbath replied to taoofPooh's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I only did one OSCE (3 different procedures) that was introduced in my final semester and I know that I made mistakes during them (wound irrigation and dressing, DAR charting and IV medication) and...

  17. Question for students and graduates of Mohawk RPN program

    relaxingbath replied to taoofPooh's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am graduating in June and I have to say I agree with pretty much everything that VintagePN has said, I have been talking to students that are now currently in semester 3 and 2 and again they are...

  18. New Grad Tips

    relaxingbath replied to alisondanielleg's topic in Canada

    I don't know about Toronto however I have only seen RN jobs lately in local hospitals (Brantford, Cambridge etc...) if you can move you make find that there are more options

  19. Did anyone take the May 2014 CPNRE?

    relaxingbath replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I also took the test yesterday, like every test some questions were harder than the sample questions while others were easier. I was more surprised that in the predictor tests and working from the...

  20. McMaster RPN to BScN Stream.

    relaxingbath replied to dreams91's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You have had experience doing University level courses before expect more of the same but at a higher level as you will be going into 2nd year of nursing. If you feel that anatomy physiology is your...

  21. Pre-Grad placement

    relaxingbath replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    I was placed in the EMAaT (fast track area) so only "stable" patients were sent my way, having said that two patients in 7 weeks were sent to my department after head injuries both reported...

  22. Pre-Grad placement

    relaxingbath replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    Hi xokw, you are correct i'm finished! ER placement was an amazing experience I just wish there was more understanding of the PN scope of practice. I found myself getting on very well with the RNs...

  23. Mohawk RPN September 2014

    relaxingbath replied to peachesnoranges's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I can't really remember but i think it was something along the lines of "think of an event in your life that you over came and how it changed you for the

  24. Mohawk RPN September 2014

    relaxingbath replied to peachesnoranges's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Assessment for success is in my opinion a waste of time, its purpose is to see if you need to do a communications course and if so take it in class (at fennell campus) or online. I received almost...

  25. Accepted to Mohawk RPN!!!

    relaxingbath replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    1. Did you enjoy the program? Yes, I enjoyed it almost finished! 2. Is it true that placements start first semester? Yes, as VintagePN said. In semester 1 its just 1x 6 hour placement a week,...