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  1. Dalton Days?????

    JMP replied to Mito's topic in International Nursing

    Mito I need to ask your source? I think the premier made a reference to what you are talking about- but quickly denied and then stated he in no way intended to ask the public servent sector to do what...

  2. Does your hospital offer "seasonal" employment?

    JMP posted a topic in General Nursing

    If your hospital offers seasonal employment- what do you think the benefits are? I am considering a hospital seasonal postion- since it is more money per hour and offers a housing allowance. It seems...

  3. union?

    JMP replied to DebiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals in Canada are unionized. I am in Ontario and it is illegal for RN's to strike. I feel the unions have helped nursing..and hurt them. Example- we have the highest pay rates in Canada-...

  4. Arizona nurses- please help!

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good point. I think sometimes my view of reality gets swayed by the romantic idea of travel and adventure....and for some reason the state of AZ seems to be pulling me.? Sedona? Anyways you make a...

  5. what's your suggestion? RPN student needs advice.

    JMP replied to RPN04's topic in International Nursing

    Yes it is worth

  6. Arizona nurses- please help!

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks Mittles for the reply..... 2100 NET every two weeks....wow, my paycheck is full of deductions for taxes, pension, more taxes and union dues, plus lots of other

  7. Tucson, Az

    JMP replied to mspringer's topic in General Nursing

    What is the tax base in AZ like? I am used to being heavily taxed here in Canada. I am currently making 26 dollars an hour, but with all the deductions, my take home every two weeks is-----about 1200...

  8. Tucson, Az

    JMP replied to mspringer's topic in General Nursing

    How would you compare FLagstaff (living, hospital, crime etc) with Tuscon? We are considering a move to AZ- and both Tuscon and Flagstaff appeal to us, however we are not "big city" types so Flag is...

  9. CANADIAN nursing mags, resources, etc?

    JMP replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Yes it is a big leap- BUT there is a shortage of ICU RN's and if you are willing to take it on- they will take you on. A good orientation program ---8 weeks at least will get you back in the saddle...

  10. Sierra Vista or Tucson???

    JMP replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Jan Thanks for all the information. DH (dear husband) and I have been talking, hard to know which spot is the best for us. I am drawn to UMC, since I see it is a magnet hospital ( the only one in...

  11. Sierra Vista or Tucson???

    JMP replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am interested. I do want however to finish my BSN before going and of course, being Canadian I have to do a ton of paperwork and write the NCLEX. I guess my thinking behind finishing the BSN is...

  12. Sierra Vista or Tucson???

    JMP replied to military spouse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Freedomrings- I read your post with great interest. My husband and I are thinking ( very seriously) of moving to AZ and I guess we have been quite focused on flagstaff but reading your posts regarding...

  13. Canadian needs AZ nursing advice

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    bumping

  14. Ideas-Input-Advice-ANYTHING!

    JMP posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have posted this questions over on the AZ state site with no luck. Here is the deal- Exploring the idea of moving to Arizona-FLagstaff to be specific. Flagstaff climate alot like here- but not as...

  15. AZ question- educator salary?

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just a question- I have not heard the term "middle" in relation to critical care......I have heard of middle managers- sorry if I phrased it in a way that you found unacceptable.

  16. AZ question- educator salary?

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    What are "middle" critical care nurses? I am not familiar with the term?

  17. AZ question- educator salary?

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At the bottom of the food chain in AZ? Or everywhere in the US ?Certainly not here ( in Canada). Who is at the top of the food chain- middle? Thanks

  18. staffing- manager-issues-charting- need help

    JMP posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So here is my story I am relatively new to dialysis nursing- I am also working as an ICU RN- part time both areas-----full time hours in total. I am doing this because last summer a director of my...

  19. staffing- manager-issues-charting- need help

    JMP replied to JMP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for your questions ageless- I applied for the manager's job last summer, since it was open and in a geographic area that we like. It had been open a few months......the manager previously had...

  20. ontario rpn's

    JMP replied to sandradee705's topic in International Nursing

    Hospital I work at does not use RPN's. However I think there are 4 or 5 on the "waiting for placement" floor in our hospital. Certainly if job prospects are what you want, the role of the RPN in...

  21. i NEED help!!!

    JMP replied to fruiteelipgloss's topic in International Nursing

    First of all do a search and look for the cno (College of Nurses of Ontario) website and see the requirements for applying for registration in Ontario. I have no idea how they would view an...

  22. Re: NG tube irrigations

    JMP replied to rck213's topic in General Nursing

    We use sterile water, since all of our pts are intubated, risk of mirco-aspiration with tap water is too great. Third shift---- we no longer as of last year check NG placement with air. Research...

  23. Studying for CCRN. Argh!

    JMP replied to Zee_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Zee Wanted to tell you that as a Canadian RN, I was scheduled to write the Canadian version of the CCRN in early April. I had studied months for it------ it was cancelled due to SARS.They did not want...

  24. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    JMP replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Research Based Rationale for Elimination of Artificial Nails Outbreaks: 1. Candida Osteomyelitis and Diskitis after Spinal Surgery: An Outbreak That Implicates Artificial Nail Use. Parry MF, Grant B,...

  25. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    JMP replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No nails are not nails. False nails are overlayed ON TOP of your own nails and HARBOUR all kinds of gross things...... CDC has recommended against them and the Center for Disease Control is someone we...