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  1. Nursing in BC

    lalaxton replied to jjennyrn's topic in Travel

    I would ask in the Canadian nursing forum, you would get more replies. In general nursing in Canada is not that different than nursing in the

  2. wage for nurses

    lalaxton replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    Don't forget that many nurses make much more with shift differentials and overtime. I know many nurses in Ontario that make up to $100,000 by working extra shifts, 2nd weekend

  3. Questions for Those who work in US under TN

    lalaxton replied to mmr2's topic in International Nursing

    I went to the US in 1989 when the TN visas started. We eventually obtained our green cards. I was never told that it had a time limit on it. We had our green cards for over 5 years then applied for...

  4. Short-term assignments

    lalaxton replied to Neual54's topic in Travel

    I have worked for as little as 1 week in a nursing station in NW Ontario. They really don't like you going for this short a period as the travel costs are high for the agency but when they are...

  5. Online RN-BSN Programs?

    lalaxton replied to kimsnothome's topic in Immigration Advice

    I forgot to mention that I did my BSN on-line through St.Joseph's College in Maine. Loved it! Great school. No problems having the BSN recognized, they are completely accredited. And they love...

  6. Degree dilemma

    lalaxton replied to mattmend's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario requires a BSN as entry to practice at this time. My guess is that once you have your BSN you will be able to practice as an RN in Ontario after writing the CRNE. To be sure check with the...

  7. Online RN-BSN Programs?

    lalaxton replied to kimsnothome's topic in Immigration Advice

    Try Athabasca. Alternately there are several in the US but be careful of doing anything out of the country, some programs may not be recognized in Canada. For example I know of some RN's that did the...

  8. Moving to Quebec or islands from the states?

    lalaxton replied to dnw826's topic in International Nursing

    As far as MSN programs go for NP, if you are from out of the country tuition is quite steep. Undergrad out of country tuition can be up to $10,000. Your best bet is to get your MSN in the US before...

  9. Can American educated BSN nurses work in Canada?

    lalaxton replied to buddiage's topic in International Nursing

    In general the answer would be yes, but you need to contact the College of Nurses in both those provinces for the specifics. You would also have to obtain permission to work in Canada, as in the US...

  10. Would you hire a MEPN (master's entry level nurse)?

    lalaxton replied to lisal11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you have to also consider the geographical area you want to work in. Some markets are saturated with NP's. In those markets an NP with more RN experience has the edge. I do think some people...

  11. Legalities of nursing in the mission field?

    lalaxton replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Your license is only good in Quebec at this point. If you are going to another country it depends on what their requirements are. Most organisations that do medical missions are very well versed on...

  12. Can anyone shed some light for us?

    lalaxton replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    I haven't heard about him either, but you have to wonder how important patient care is rather than climbing the ladder to him with so many different jobs in so many different places. Nova Scotia,...

  13. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    lalaxton replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Started at $11/hr as new RN in 1985. Now making $49/hr as an NP, no shifts, no call. Believe me the MSN made a difference! (Top end RN's here make

  14. Tactics for Selling Yourself

    lalaxton replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's another tip that I used when looking for my first job. I interviewed with a group of hospitalists that were not sure if they wanted a PA or NP. I had put together a 'portfolio' with lots of...

  15. Ontario Gov. Promises New Grads full-time jobs

    lalaxton replied to kristen38's topic in International Nursing

    Well I did get the info from the media but they did say a 'top end' nurses regular salary would be $90,000, not including overtime. I thought BC just negotiated a new collective

  16. American Nurse Practitioners in Canada

    lalaxton replied to SeekingNur's topic in International Nursing

    Hi SeekingNur, I am a Canadian but became an NP while living in the US. Now am back in Canada, in Ontario. If you are looking to move to BC I do know a little bit as I helped their college of nurses...

  17. Ontario Gov. Promises New Grads full-time jobs

    lalaxton replied to kristen38's topic in International Nursing

    I really wonder how they're going to do this. When experienced RN's have been waiting for years to get full time in some places...... Maybe we should all move to BC where they just got a 15% raise...

  18. question for EXPERIENCED NPs, please!

    lalaxton replied to APP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Think back to when you became an RN. Did you think you had enough clinical hours then? I remember thinking that I didn't get enough clinical time as a nursing student but actually once I started...

  19. Career Advice from Nurses needed....please

    lalaxton replied to TJC35's topic in International Nursing

    I think you have to consider where you would like to work. If you like the acute care hospital evironment then you should probably go directly to the BScN as many hospitals are hiring less and less...

  20. Biggest Payday

    lalaxton replied to realnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    In Ontario all public employees, and that includes nurses, who make over $100,000 a year are on a public list that is published and open for anyone to see, the 'high rollers' regularly get their name...

  21. Nursing in Nunavut

    lalaxton replied to eastcoastgal's topic in International Nursing

    I will be going up next month, with an agency. After more research it seems an easier way to go for just a few weeks and to get a taste for what it's like. You also don't have to pay for accomodations...

  22. Working and NP program?

    lalaxton replied to ICRN2008's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I worked full-time (3 12 hrs weekends) and did my NP program full -time. Married with one school aged child. Worth it? Yes! Hard? You bet! Did I have a life? No Way! On graduation day, when one of my...

  23. CRNAs in Canada?

    lalaxton replied to ghostcat's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario is considering having non-physicians do anesthesia but nothing official

  24. PA's get more respect?

    lalaxton replied to jphume's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think respect is elicited by the individual. There may be people who feel that they receive more or less respect because of their professional designation but I truly think that it is something that...

  25. can i work in hospital? (just started NSG though)

    lalaxton replied to yawn's topic in International Nursing

    When I went to nursing school in Montreal (several years ago) there were some hospitals that did hire nursing students after their second year in nurses aide type of jobs, but those positions were few...