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Thanks. I think that the floor/unit might be all three as you mentioned... I'm really looking forward to all the variety, acuity and challenges. Likely I'll also look forward to the end of the day- as every shift will likely blow my socks off both mentally and physically!

THANKS Racey!

HELLO!!! I am posting to celebrate having learned my 4th year, 1st semester placement!!! I've got three areas: HIV/AIDS inpatient, oncology and hematology... I'm thrilled and NERVOUS AS HECK! Last year I was in sexual health/abortion care/public health- healthy babies. Soooo it's been a while since I've packed a wound... given a med, calibrated an IV etc. Any tips, reminders, suggestions as to what to review/explore when it comes to working in any of these areas? I'm thinking IV meds (oncology), sepsis technique for wounds, sub cut injections... any other thoughts?? THANKS for the support!:heartbeat

Hi Natty Well- there aren't many of us MG'ers but I'm one too. Recent dx but symptoms present for 7+ yrs. For me I find that I have to break my judgment of my limp and slurs before I can expect anyone to view me as myself and not my illness. I heard on the CBC yesterday that first impressions are largely a result of your own sub-conscious. MG is a burden, yes, but maybe we have the duty to break the stigma around disability, and I believe that comes first with ourselves. A bit preachy maybe- and a constant inner battle certainly- but worth it? I think so. Hugs, Jen:redpinkhe

Re: new grad incentive prgm. I've totally looked into it. I'm from BC, live in TO and will be starting somewhere this Fall (applied in ON and BC- got in at Langara College in Van) and yes the incentives are province controlled. Here is what I heard from ON: " Thank you for your email. Development of this program is not yet complete, therefore, the detail surrounding the eligibility criteria are not yet known. The government will consider the needs of new nurses as well as students when final decisions are made regarding the proposed program. I will keep your email address and send you information on this program when it becomes available but please feel free to check back with me in the next month or so." Thank you. Sue Mills Program Analyst Underserviced Area Program Suite 402, 159 Cedar Street Sudbury ON P3E 6A5 Phone: (705) 564-7229 Toll Free: 1-866-727-9959 Fax: (705) 564-7493 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca, select "Health Care Providers" then "Education and Recruitment", then "Underserviced Area Program" or "Free Tuition Program for Physicians" For BC it's: B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program Overview The B.C. loan forgiveness program recognizes the increasing need for skilled professionals in underserved communities in the province. This program has been designed to provide British Columbia Student Loan (BCSL) forgiveness to graduates from accredited post-secondary educational institutions in various professions who agree to work in publicly funded facilities in underserved areas of British Columbia. Graduates from accredited schools in nursing (including licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners) and from medical, midwifery and pharmacy schools who began their final year of study on or after Aug. 1, 2000, will have all outstanding BCSL debt forgiven at a rate of 33 1/3 per cent per year. Students graduating on or after Dec. 1, 2004, from speech language pathology, occupational therapy, audiology and physiotherapy, who will be working with children in underserved communities, will have all outstanding BCSL debt forgiven at a rate of 33 1/3 per cent per year. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the B.C. loan forgiveness program, you must: *Be employed (full time, part time, and/or casual/on call) at a publicly funded facility in a designated underserved community within B.C. *Have an outstanding BCSL in good standing *Have graduated from an accredited post-secondary institution *Have started your final year of study on or after Aug. 1, 2000 (for nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, midwives and pharmacists) *Have graduated on or after Dec. 1, 2004 (for speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, audiologists and physiotherapists) *Not be in full-time studies Note: If your file is under audit, your application will be held until the audit is complete. How to Apply B.C. loan forgiveness applications are available through the Student Services Branch or in PDF format below. You must complete your application and forward it to your BCSL lender for completion of the lender's section. The lender will then return the application to you. Along with the initial application, an original letter from the publicly funded facility or health authority confirming your employment must be submitted. Note: *If you have a practitioner number, you must submit a letter from your health authority confirming that you serve in the community. *Professionals under contract to the Province must ensure their employment letter also includes the contract number and ministry involved. *Midwives must also submit a letter from the Association of Midwives confirming their registration. An official sealed transcript showing that graduation requirements have been fulfilled must be included with your first application for loan forgiveness. At the end of each 12 months of employment, within six weeks of your anniversary date, you must submit a letter from your employer confirming that 12 months of employment have been completed. A reminder letter will be sent out from the Student Services Branch before your anniversary date. You must submit an application for loan forgiveness to the Student Services Branch at the beginning of each year of employment. Second- and third-year applications must be received by the Student Services Branch within 30 days of your anniversary date. Long post but I hope it helps...I just wished that it wasn't province dependant! PS where did you go to school??

Hi there Fergus... Just to confirm, the best students/grads you've had on the floor were from the Ryerson/GBrown class? I've applied all over the province- and am actually leaning to Ottawa U- but may decide to stay in TO to stay with partner... Is Ryerson/GBrown better than York? Any clue about Ottawa? Thanks a tonne! - Jen

Hey there Canadiangal Thanks for your reply. I've put in my application for Langara... have you heard any feedback on BCIT's program?? It's shorter and not in the collaboration program... Thanks! Jen

Awesome Bex, thanks so much for that-- I guess it'll be worth me retaking my chem and bio credits... The last two years of study there are really making me lean towards UCFV.

http://www.langara.bc.ca/courses/subj/NURS.html http://www.ucfv.bc.ca/health/Degrees/Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing/Program_Outline.htm I'm searching for a school in Vancouver or BC as I'm from there and would like to move from my current home- Toronto... I just looked at the UCFV site (Fraser Valley) and it seems great, more expensive though and I"d have to retake my BIO and CHEM because I"m a mature student (which would delay the whole application process etc.. plus I still need to upgrade my Math!) Langara has a bit longer of a waitlist and I wouldn't have to retake my sciences- and I read a lot of folks on here talking about clinicals in the first year being a great boost and they have that (so does UCFV...) I'd love to hear what people think of the courses of these two programs- which one sounds better... I'd pay the extra and do the grunt work of retaking my BIO and CHEM if the UCFV is worth it in the long run... Cheers guys!

Hi! I'm currently in Toronto but moving to Vancouver in under a year. I have heard that Langara College has just be accepted to offer BN's after 4 years rather than just being part of the college-university collaboration. But where is UCVF? What questions should I be asking when looking for a good nursing program? I"m wanting to focus on community and public health... (at least that's what I think right now!!) Thanks -Jen