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Hello All...thank you for sharing. I guess I have had some rather "crappy" jobs so far (nothing dealing with actual "crap" yet) so it is tough to know whether nursing is for me or not. I have definately been in positions where I covered something because no one else seemed to do it. I guess that is part of being a team. I have never worked in a union environment and I know it must be frustrating to see other departments/roles complete their "scope of work" and then leave for the day. It happens everywhere. I am fortunate (or not fortunate) in that I am single, no children and therefore, I am pretty flexible where I live to get experience. I know there is no crystal ball on this but trying to do as much research prior to jumping in as possible. As for the O & G world, as far as I know, it can be cut throat, ruthless business and the Calgary world seems to rotate around the all mightly dollar and who has the latest and greatest BMW. I know that "things" don't make a person happy...experiences and people do. I would just really love to find something I love to do and that is fulfilling/worth while. One last question if anyone is still with me...how do you find the relationship with doctors and nurses? Do most doctors (or all?) respect you? Thanks again. Lisa

Hello, As a recently unemployed 45 year old single woman, I am looking at a career change. It seems all we hear in the media is how short the nursing profession is and the upcoming demand. In reading through these posts, though, it seems that new grads can't get jobs, sounds like there may be a real "nurses eating their young" epidemic (possibly, job insecurity? - bullying) and if you want to live in a city such as Calgary or Edmonton, it is going to be difficult to find a position full time. I think that nursing can be a great career because you are helping people that are truly in need...I worked in construction for 11 years and I can honestly say that the amount of drama I heard from people when things didn't go as planned (heat drops in their basement for example) made me a little sick to my stomach. I guess I can understand or at least I hope that I would be more sympathetic to people when it involves something as crucial as their health. I also think it has some real diversity in the field and once again, after being "restructured" out of a job, job security would be an asset...or at least a union. Anyhow, I am very green and possibly naive so I am looking to you for some experienced guidance. Please share with me, as I am considering investing a substantial amount of time and resources in the after degree nursing program at the U of A and need some real world advise from people that are in the profession. Thanks!

Hello, I am hoping someone can help me with this, as I am considering U of A for the after degree program. I have no previous clinical experience but I think nursing is a great degree to get for the current job market and the flexibility. I know I would need as much practical experience as I can get though during this training. Does anyone know how the after degree program is regarded (respected or not?). I would hate to dedicate over 2 1/2 years of my life and thousands of dollars and find out after the fact. I am also 45 years old and so catch up time is not on my side.