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  1. I can't find anything online about the high failure rate of canadian graduate nurses nclex

    nursemaple2 replied to trsh12321's topic in General Students

    Was this spring the first year for Canadian

  2. WGU BSN degree good in Canada?

    nursemaple2 replied to nightflower's topic in Western Governors University

    I am doing the BSN-MSN program with WGU. I live in Canada and cross into the U.S. For work q day. My original enrollment counsellor said it was no problem, just needed my Canadian BScN evaluated by a...

  3. OT vs Nursing Help?!

    nursemaple2 replied to StephanieFaust's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't base my decision, or even consider, the extra year of school as part of the equation. That year is nothing over a whole career. I don't know you so can't say what would work best for you....

  4. I Got the Job Offer Today!

    nursemaple2 replied to newnurse92's topic in School

    Congrats! Sounds like you have a great enthusiasm for this

  5. London Health Sciences - Victoria - Acute Medicine - Looking for feedback about LHSC

    nursemaple2 replied to all_too_well's topic in Canada

    I worked at the university campus of LHSC for years for about 10 years after graduation. I worked medicine and then ICU. I have now worked in the States for 15 years. LHSC was the best place I ever...

  6. You will all probably hate me for this

    nursemaple2 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I am with, and admire, the original poster. There are posters exerting all sorts of energy to be unkind, not

  7. Anyone hate nursing school then love being a nurse?

    nursemaple2 replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Nursing

    Hated nursing school, particularly the aspects you discussed. Working as an RN involves less manufactured theory nonsense. There are occasional relapses, if you work at large teaching centers. I have...

  8. HELP DNP vs FNP

    nursemaple2 replied to nurseNsearch15's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I find DNP confusing myself. I understand there are DNPs of education or management, not just clinical specialties. They don't get an NP. So their operate under an RN license with a

  9. Advice on creepy doctors?

    nursemaple2 replied to carterr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you in the union? Not sure of your province but ONA should help you navigate this. I had an acquaintance (non-RN) who got help through the govt--I believe it was a human rights commission but not...

  10. Can you get a "travel" assignment in your hometown?

    nursemaple2 replied to Pebanj's topic in Travel

    I did this, but years ago, in 1995. I lived in Canada and crossed into the US to work, 20 min on a good

  11. Circadian Rhythm Restriction

    nursemaple2 replied to nurse7502's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably try public health or clinic. I am not saying they should not help, but the reality, at least in my Workplace, is they don't accommodate existing employees, never mind a new

  12. I think I might be in the wrong field

    nursemaple2 replied to ptrang1987's topic in General Students

    Keep plugging in nursing until plan C materializes. If it never materializes, well, try to find a place in nursing. I love being a nurse but haven't loved all my nursing jobs. I had to find my

  13. Which job to take?

    nursemaple2 replied to butterfly95's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, urgent

  14. Cheating in an FNP program

    nursemaple2 replied to elise1180's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know it is a bummer but unless they bell the marks or always fail a certain percentage, it doesn't directly affect you. It is their funeral come board time. Good luck to

  15. Displaying credentials

    nursemaple2 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my hospital,every discipline lists all their degrees, licenses and certifications in their email signature. I know which financial staff are CPAs, which doctors are MD-PhDs, which also have MPh....

  16. How Long to Complete? RN-BSN, BSN-MSN

    nursemaple2 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in the MSN now. Although you hear from many people doing it quickly, my mentor tells me the vast silent majority takes 18-24 months. If you are super determined, some people do it quickly. I work...

  17. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    nursemaple2 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thing is, I think the OP did speak with her directly without

  18. Managing Time on DAYS OFF

    nursemaple2 replied to RN-spired's topic in Health, Stress Management

    School

  19. NEED ADVICE! Which position should I accept?

    nursemaple2 replied to kelly22790's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And please tell us where you live. I have not heard of new grads getting abundant opportunities, so am

  20. Night Shift (only twice a week) Advice

    nursemaple2 replied to kittleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd really like it. I would try to get a good night sleep on Friday night then spend all day Saturday with the family. Work Sat night. sleep like the dead on Sunday. Threaten everyone to leave you to...

  21. Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    nursemaple2 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting question. I am aged and am asked that question a lot but I always assumed it was just a conversational opener. One thing another nurse taught me years ago. Never say anything to a patient...

  22. Anyone transfer WGU RN-BSN education to Canada successfully?

    nursemaple2 replied to GemTwist's topic in Western Governors University

    I don't have an answer for you but did the nursing board provide any

  23. Any Canadians attending WGU RN to MSN program?

    nursemaple2 replied to backler's topic in Western Governors University

    I started MSN in October 2014. I live in Canada but cross the border to work in the States. I have a BScN. The application process was a breeze. One consideration for people working in Canada: for the...