CanadianNurseAbroad

Hey there I have a few ghost stories, some that I have experienced, some I have been told first hand, and others handed down through time. I will start off with my favourite. It is one of the historical stories which is more than likely a romantic ...

Hey there, I too am a Canadian Nurse and I am currently working in Scotland. You will have no problem finding a job here. The same nursing crisis that is gripping Canada is here, tonnes of jobs for the taking. If you are considering coming across ...

Hey there everyone, I am currently working in London, but have recently interviewed for a job at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. I have recieved an offer, and am seriously considering moving. Does anyone have any suggestions for safe, af...

Hey there Ladies and Gents, Just wondering if anyone out there is in the Royal Naval Reserve. I have been seriously considering joining, but would like to get some idea of what the requirements are. I spoke to a woman about the TA at a career fair ...

Hey there, I recently have come accross a cool pin that looks as though it was issued to Scottish nurses. It is a silver circle with the words "Registered General Nurse Scotland" which encircles a blue and white circular St. Andrew's Cross. It has ...

As you can see by my info I have made the move to Edinburgh and am now firmly implanted into Scottish life. Things up here are a tad different, but so far the people are way friendlier and are really helping me to get my wings under me. Can't say qu...

Thanks for that guys! I absolutely love the pin. And you are right there is a nurse's name on the back, would be interesting to know what year the badge is from. Pete

Howdy everyone I did my Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and graduated in 2001. Currently I am going on my third year in London, England, but will be moving up to Edinburgh, Scotland by years end God willing and if the c...

Hey thanks for that Bubbles. I will keep those places in mind! Pete

Thank you sooooo much for your input Taraprain, Sorry I haven't written any sooner, but I haven't been on the site for a while and I have been having dramas with the whole Scotland thing. It has been over a month since I got the verbal offer, but am...

Hey Karen, That would be great! I really appreciate any imput! Pete :cheers:

Hey Leoparado, To be honest I didn't even bother. The hospital where I work clings tenaciously to a reputation it built years ago which is now a faded memory. The matron acts as thought we were working in the bygone era of harsh rule where Sisters ...

:angryfire I am a male nurse working in the UK. I have a tat on my arm which is covered by my uniform, and used to wear three 18 gauge stainless steel hoop earings (same as the ones used for body peircing) in both ears, two in the lobe and one in the...

An excellent plan. Will get on that tomorrow! Thanks again for your help. We may end up working a shift together if you work at the Western! Be sure to introduce yourself to any Canadian Nurses on the BMT unit should you find any there in the futu...

Hey thanks for the input Kaylesh, I was kind of hoping to find a studio or one bedroom somewhere walking distance from city center (My walking distance is anything up to 45 mins away) preferably close to the Western. I have heard that once you cross...

At the hospital I work at in London the male nurses wear black dress shoes, black socks, navy trousers, a white tunic top that looks like a cross between a chef's and a barbers. In fact this is what all male nurses wear. The only way to distinguish...

Salut! (Hello) French Nurse! There is one nursing magazine that is published weekly and can be picked up at many stores throughout the UK that covers current practice and have recent job listings. It is called Nursing Times and it deals with all di...

Best wishes to all you students on your first classes. I can still remember mine like it was yesterday! Intro to Nursing with Prof. Marilyn Seguire. The nerves will only last a little while and then you will settle into your studies. Good Luck!!...

Hey there, I am a Canadian nurse who moved to the UK after I finished my training. I originally come from Manitoba, but I would assume that things in BC are similar to those in my province. In Manitoba the rules were that you had to take a Health C...

Hey there, I just wanted to congratulate you on the new position!! I graduated and worked for 11 months on a Thoracic Surgery/Resiratory Medicine unit before I made the switch to Haem/Onc/BMT. I would have to say that you have nothing to worry about...

Hey there, Just wanted to say that I have had the pleasure of working with two ex-flight attendants in the recent past and both of them have had excellent communication skills which were truely awe inspiring. I can understand that sometimes it must ...

Hey there, I don't know if this is helpful at all, but if you are unhappy with working all nights and it is, as you mentioned, a breach of your union contract, you should discuss this with your unit manager and let her/him know that you are unhappy w...