Camelhappy1

I spent some time in rural nursing (Canada) and I have to say I LOVED it. Rural nursing really is my passion.... HOWEVER.... right now I am in ICU, but am not exactly a happy camper. I am learning so much (that's what's keeping me there).... I plan t...

The situation there has probably changed - it's been over 4 years since I last worked there. You both might really enjoy it, but it wasn't my bag. However, there is always South Padre Island! At least that is a cool little spot. Every place has it'...

I worked at Harlingen VB in 2004-2005. I lasted 9 months. I found the staff vicious in most areas (except the CCU, which I was transferred to after a horrible ER experience). Transferring pts to the floor was unnerving sometimes, as we knew what the ...

U of A (Edmonton) has an advanced nursing course with a focus in mental health - I believe you do end up with your mental health NP. Read the master of nursing page very closely, and MH is listed as one of the specialties. I've looked into this also,...

That's true. Things changed practically overnight. Hopefully the picture will be clearer in terms of nursing in the near future... If doing the NP program will be a financial burden, then maybe right now may unfortunately not be the time... But keep...

I am not an NP, but I had a thought..... I have worked up in rural northern Alberta for the past 3 years - the last year and a half of those for a Cree Reserve. Therefore, I was employed by the Band (affiliated with Health Canada). They were going to...

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I earned almost $100,000 2 years ago when I was an RN in a rural hospital in northern Alberta. In rural areas they are typically short staffed, so the overtime is INSANE! Don't forgot, OT is double pay in Alberta... I had over 500 hours of overtime ...

Hi there! When I first entered nursing I was convinced that it wasn't my calling. I figured that I would give nursing a chance anyway and then decide after a year or two if I would stay with this profession. Now I have been an RN for nearly 5 years...

Hey! I currently work "on the Rez," and love it! I work in northern Alberta on a Cree reserve. Initially I was at the insanely busy rural hospital on MD land (Rez 200 ft away), but jumped ship to challenge myself with Public Health. I am a band empl...

Hey Girl! I just entered PH after 4 years in the hospital setting. I think I have finally found my niche. Currently I am working up on a Native Reserve in Alberta and get to do it all. I do initial baby visits, prenatal classes, intakes, communicable...

4 stabbings and one hit and run yesterday.... Only myself (RN) and my wonderful LPN. Challenging? Heck ya! I am a firm believer in rural nursing being a specialty - how is it not? I did a touch of ICU/ ER out of college for almost 2 years..... BUT...

Wow, a thread I might be able to be at use for.. Hello fellow Canuck! I am a TOTAL advocate for rural nursing! Let me tell you - I did some nursing in the USA (ICU) and med/surg in a large city before that... rural nursing back in Canada has BY FAR o...

Howdy..... Just wondering if anyone has any experince working for St. Rosa Dominican Hospital? Although they do not offer a bonus or housing like many other facilities across the US, I figure decent training and a solid reputation is worth more. I go...

Hey everybody! It's been 8 months since I wrote that first post...... guess what - I am in a very remote/ rural hospital and LOVE it. I should have done this 2 years ago as a new grad. The experience is phenomenal and I would now recommend it to any ...

You can probably even write your Arizona license while still in PA... I wrote for my Minnesota license while I was in Montanna. I don't think you physically have to be in that state to get licensure there. For example, I think it is possible to wri...

aerospace med???? What the heck...... got that as a top choice. How cool would that be though?????!

I guess we were fortunate to live the lifestyle we did - but my mother swears if we hadn't, she would have sent my bro to miltary academy:chuckle Poor thing probably would have gotten beaten up! But yes, although socially inept at times, they are v...

I just wanted to give you some support - my 25 yr-old brother has Aperger's. Yes, growing up for him was pure HE**, because of the social awkwardness/inappropriateness. However, we were both forced to live very social and structured lives at young ag...

I LOVE night shift personally. Days seem to drag on for me... I used to do nights, but my manager had only day openings on the new unit I am on... Let me tell you something - even though days was such a struggle for me at first, because of being tire...

Depends what type of day I'm having...

WOW YOU GUYS!!!!! Maidy - I know where you are. I work in that area of Texas too. IT SUCKS doesn't it??? People, physicins and patients are god awful. I just wanted to lend you my empathy and support, as I understand how "stuck" you are! I work with ...

Try Alberta Hospital, in Edmonton. It has an excellent reputation in Canada for the work they do there. Actually, it is set on the outskirts of Edmonton in the north end, out towards Fort Sask. I wanted to work there at one time when I was consideri...

How about an Ex-Edmontonian.... who also works in Texas and was BORN in the Misrecordia? But.... worked at the Alex for a while.... hehe

HAHA - I'll use this one instead next time!!!!!! Thanks for that