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  1. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    markjrn replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of feel like Canada's supposed to be some dumping ground for the people that the US don't want. That doesn't sound right... Just an FYI for the OP...I am Canadian, I recently moved back home...

  2. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    markjrn replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    I agree,

  3. Justified or over-reaction?

    markjrn replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    I'll have to look into Bell...thanks for the tip! I don't really jump on these bandwagons unless I have an honest opinion, and this time I was honestly horrified, amazed even. I dropped Virgin a line...

  4. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    Do you mind if I ask what size of city you work in? If you want, you can PM me. Those ratios sound much better than here, and I know an RN and LPN who are both looking for positions in

  5. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    You guys have the nice stafing ratios down there, eh? We're not so lucky up here in Canada, at least not around

  6. Nurse's Week

    markjrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Do the hospitals here in Canada do anything to recognize nurses? I haven't seen or heard of anything at the

  7. Nurse's Week

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    Apparently I need to move to Ontario! lol It sounds like it will be a good

  8. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    markjrn replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Big

  9. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    markjrn replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, this is getting old. I can't be

  10. Nurse's Week

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    Oh, ok, that's interesting. I am returning here from the US, and wasn't really sure when Nurse's day/week was, and if the hospitals recognized it. It sounds like it's geared towards the day shift,...

  11. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    markjrn replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Well buddy, you're certainly entitled to your opinion, but IMHO, this statement makes women sound weak. You say this to my wife, and you'll be walking around carrying something in your pocket, and it...

  12. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    markjrn replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure if I know what that means. Anyways, I like being a "nurse"...that's what I am, and I'm a

  13. Justified or over-reaction?

    markjrn replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    I sent an email. It's better than doing

  14. Justified or over-reaction?

    markjrn replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    I saw footage of him on Canada AM with his "nurses". He picked one up, and her crotch, etc, was hanging out. I was horrified, and I'm a guy! I pretty much despise the guy and anything he's selling,...

  15. Chelan

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey, I think I worked in the same place in Idaho! Small towns can be interesting. They're so boring at face value, and then you work ER, etc, and find out what's really going on! Thanks for the...

  16. Chelan

    markjrn posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Does anyone know what the working conditions are like in Chelan? I heard it was a nice

  17. moving home to canada

    markjrn replied to maritime nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I guess if the moving company is going to pack you, they can also keep track of every item you own. Make it their problem! :) lol We are still trying to decide what we're going to do. We don't...

  18. Chelan

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for your response! Actually I have worked in Wenatchee in the past, and it was not a good hospital. I actually heard of it's bad reputation in Idaho. Maybe things have changed there? I really...

  19. Seniority question

    markjrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Does every province in Canada work on a seniority system? As in, the longer you've been there, the more respect you get? It seems that it is the duty of all of the "old" nurses here to treat their...

  20. Seniority question

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    That's very interesting - how two facilities can vary so much. It seems that this one fits into the latter. Some of these nurses have told me that they have been impressed with my performance, but...

  21. Seniority question

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    :) When I have a better idea of where I might want to go, I think I'll ask for some educated opinions here on the board. Thanks for your

  22. Seniority question

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for your input. I have seen this backstabbing behavior in both countries as well, I guess it just seems far more prominent here. I have considered moving to a different province for a change...

  23. Seniority question

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, that is completely untrue where I am. Respect and opportunity are based on longevity. It's horrible. I have gone out of my way to be very respectful of people here, because I am new. It...

  24. moving home to canada

    markjrn replied to maritime nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I love Maine. I was once asked to take a travel position in Boothbay Harbour, but turned it down at the time. Now I'm wishing that I would have gone. I live in the west, and do have a full time perm...

  25. What kind of nursing do you do????

    markjrn replied to dspring's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just started in the SICU. Have a history of just about everything