VikkiPink

VikkiPink RN

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  1. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    VikkiPink replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    I'm actually going through this process right now. CGFNS visa screen, you submit all your documents. They evaluate you to determine if the education and requirements are the same and if you are...

  2. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    VikkiPink replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    How were you able to manage that with the border being closed since last March? To go to the states, apply and then come back and

  3. Would you go to 80% of your current salary to work less hours?

    VikkiPink replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    I went to per diem agency work so I could make the same amount and work less, and pick my hours. I was working a ridiculous amount, suffering from burn out, not having a good work/life balance....

  4. Canadian RN to work in USA (No NCLEX yet)

    VikkiPink replied to v.wolf's topic in International Nursing

    I believe you can opt to write your NCLEX at any time. You can choose to even write it here in Canada at any testing center. Those results are easily accessible afterwards, via your college of nurses...

  5. Moving to another province from Ontario

    VikkiPink replied to mmort14's topic in Canada

    I moved out of province once I graduated, and I held a license there under another designation with the CNO. I kept my license for the first year as active, just in case I decided to move back....

  6. Pay enquiry

    VikkiPink replied to caramel79's topic in Canada

    We're paid biweekly, so every second week. If you look in the province collective agreement you will see the wage scale:...

  7. CGFNS Visascreen and CES Processing Time Canadian RN

    VikkiPink replied to jennycrands's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Jenny, I have questions about how you obtained your SSN while residing in Canada. I am currently sending paperwork to CGFNS and am trying to figure out how the SSN process works. For some...

  8. Social Class and Nursing

    VikkiPink replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    It's how you were raised and where you come from. If you've saved all your pennies and thrift shopped your entire life due to being from a poorer background chances are you will retain these habits...

  9. suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

    VikkiPink replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had multiple episodes of being bullied by management. Guess who you report that to? No one. Because managers manager protects them. The situations would make your hair curl. I've never become...

  10. New Grad 2016!

    VikkiPink replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the unit. If it's general medical you would do a few training shifts then be on your own with the assumption staff would help you if you run into any questions or need assistance. More...

  11. Conflict of interest

    VikkiPink replied to gingah828's topic in General Nursing

    Read your agency contract. In my experience with home care and agencies we have been informed that taking their clients on for private work is considered stealing business even if services aren't the...

  12. Hard Truth of Nursing

    VikkiPink replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    If this is what you needed to maintain your sanity then it was absolutely the right decision. I personally want out as well.... however I have no other avenues at the moment and my options are to...

  13. Agency Nursing - Who loves this work?

    VikkiPink replied to apal's topic in Agency Nurses

    I am in love with agency nursing. It's easy money as you're paid well per hour plus driving and milage. I love going to new facilities because Staff is usually good at making you feel lile you're...

  14. How long after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    VikkiPink replied to rls927's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it right after I was done school, as soon as I got my ATT I booked... We were done school April 3rd and I wrote May 27th. Hadn't even graduated nursing school yet. I failed my first attempt as...

  15. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    VikkiPink replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Please don't take this offensively or anything, but I think you need to go out and do your own thing. Your mom may just be overprotective in such a way that is actually preventing you from getting...

  16. Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    VikkiPink replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I would hold off as long as possible to see if you actually utilize the book. There are great places online you can get them at discounted rates OR there are rent text book websites that are literally...

  17. RNs experiences in Manitoba (Rural)

    VikkiPink posted a topic in Canada

    I'm considering relocating to MB once I write my NCLEX and pass, get my license transferred, etc. I am just wondering if there were any currently practicing MB RNs who could provide me with some...

  18. Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

    VikkiPink replied to NurseCalif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So if they took my money means I failed first round ???

  19. Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

    VikkiPink replied to NurseCalif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeaaaah I wrote today and definitely tried The trick and let me tell you they take the 360$ (CDN) right out of the account ASAP. I am gonna try to fight it if I pass... In meantime have to wait and...

  20. Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    VikkiPink replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I think the group home might be a better fit if you had to pick between the two simply because then you would get a look at the family dynamics that you may possibly come across on the floor. You'll...

  21. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    VikkiPink replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, I would pull her aside and confront her. I bet she will be taken aback. I would just lay it all out. Use a lot of "I feel" and make it your perceptions so that she doesn't think you're...

  22. Looking to relocate for work. Atlanta?

    VikkiPink posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello everyone, I will soon be a new grad- May 21st in a BSN program. I am a Canadian nurse (LPN currently) looking to relocate to a sunny state. I was looking at larger centres in hopes of finding...

  23. nclex utilize in Canada

    VikkiPink replied to oohlala88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I meant applying and not havin to rewrite the same NCLEX you just wrote in Canada to get licensure in

  24. nclex utilize in Canada

    VikkiPink replied to oohlala88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    They are now doing the NCLEX in Ontario no more CRNE. I am writing in May after I graduate and the NCLEX we are to write is the same as the American administers NCLEX. The values will be written in...

  25. Will LPN's be around for long?

    VikkiPink replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it depends on your work goal. If there's work available... In Canada we are utilized to full scope. I'm not sure what the scope is in the US but we are essentially doing the same job as the RN...