Hi everyone,
I'm currently enrolled in a master's nursing program at a top-tier school focused on health system administration and management. Prior to pursuing graduate studies, I only had experience as a charge nurse, therefore my formal leade...
I'll definitely keep that in mind. I was previously working at a large hospital but no longer work as I wanted to focus on school and the hospital would not allow me to switch to casual due to needs during the pandemic. I've created a linkedin profil...
Hi all, I worked at a hospital for around 9 months and accumulated approximately 1500 hours. I was 12 hours away from probation, when I was handed a letter that said I was being terminated, without any reason specified. Based on information from co-w...
I've been thinking about using a colleague as a reference. The problem is if I don't write this job on my resume, it's not very likely I'll get a job in this specialty since I never had a placement in this area during nursing school. So it'd be kind ...
Thanks for your response. The termination definitely wasn't for a performance issue, since I passed my evaluation with my manager a few weeks prior. All I know is that a co-worker with significant seniority filed some sort of complaint against me. Th...
I did ask the employer for more information as to the reason for the termination, but they wouldn't provide it; the union also told me that according to their collective agreement, the employer could terminate within probation for no reason at all, u...
Thanks for your response. I've filed for unemployment benefits. I'm curious about the employee file part, in what circumstances would I want to look at my employee record?
Hi there, thanks for your response. It wasn't a layoff because they posted my position up for hiring after I was terminated. I believe it had to do with the complaint. I inquired about a reference, but the union said that the hospital doesn't provide...
Hey all, I just landed an interview at a correctional facility as a mental health nurse and I was wondering if anyone has any advice in terms of how I can prep for it? I currently work in mental health in general psych/forensic, but the population is...
Thanks for the response. I recently started working in LTC. It's quite different from a hospital setting for sure, and I do have to give meds but there isn't much personal care as there are PSWs. I'm also the only RN in the facility during my shift a...
Hey all, what is being an RN in a LTC facility like? (i.e. stress, workload, hours, etc.). Also, what is the pay in Ontario for a new RN in LTC? (I know it's a bit less than in hospitals).
Hi there, I think it would be a wise decision to work in a level 3 NICU for at least a year before switching to a level 2. I say this because level 3 NICUs have excellent orientation programs for new grads (such as SickKids and Mount Sinai), whereas ...
Hi all, I'm currently in the NICU and have been using the electronic syringe pumps for NG feeds for the first time (the previous hospital I was at used gravity). Basically, I've been informed from another nurse that an additional 2 mL is added to the...
Anon101 replied to studysleeplax's topic in CA Programs
I got my offer in late February, but I know some others that got it in July, so it really depends. I think a lot of people accept an offer from Trent and then decline later on when they decide to go elsewhere. The program was decent -- there was a go...
Hello all, I recently graduated from a BScN program and received a job offer from a hospital in paeds/NICU. After applying to about a dozen positions, this was the only one offered to me. I consolidated in this area, so it seems like a logical choice...
Anon101 replied to studysleeplax's topic in CA Programs
Hey all, congrats on your offers! I went to Trent for the compressed BScN program and graduated this January, so if you have any questions, let me know!
Hey all, I have hospital orientation starting very soon, and I was wondering whether scrubs would be appropriate to wear? I asked HR and they said "street clothes" are okay, but would that seem unprofessional since I will be meeting my unit manager, ...
Thanks for the article. I'm a new graduate registered nurse and have realized that bed-side nursing isn't really for me. Do you have any tips as to how I can transition into case management nursing?