CanadianRN16

CanadianRN16

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  1. I need answers 💋

    CanadianRN16 replied to Aisha_yusuff's topic in Canada

    Assuming you have already established a way to immigrate in the country, you need to contact the college of nurses for the province you wish to move to for an evaluation of your education. You'll have...

  2. Losing job because of panic attacks

    CanadianRN16 replied to LeCirque's topic in Psychiatric

    As a mental health nurse, what would you do for a patient in your situation? Just because you are not a patient does not mean you should put your own health needs on the backburner, especially if...

  3. mom with 2 kids - RN or RPN

    CanadianRN16 replied to christylai1992's topic in Canada

    Regardless of your decision, sacrifices will have to be made from both you and your husband to achieve your goal. Focus on the essentials, take life one day/ test at a time, and don't be too proud to...

  4. Male RN's question

    CanadianRN16 replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    Beyond certain patient's being more or less receptive to male care givers, there's really no difference from a gender perspective. It can make shifts go a lot smoother if you have co-workers who help...

  5. Living in Quebec with an Ontario RPN licence

    CanadianRN16 replied to LilianGrace's topic in Canada

    Beyond the fees to have the CNO transfer your credentials to the OIIAQ, you have to take the OQLF professional French exam (or retake high school French) unless you completed secondary school or...

  6. Living in Quebec with an Ontario RPN licence

    CanadianRN16 replied to LilianGrace's topic in Canada

    I live in Ottawa and many of my co-workers are Quebec residents, it's only a problem if you seek healthcare services in Ontario after rescinding your OHIP. It'll save you a big headache and pay cut to...

  7. Passed the NCLEX, Waiting on the CNO

    CanadianRN16 replied to anitalaff's topic in Canada

    I applied for mine last January and it took a week, it probably is based on how busy they are with applications. It's annoying, but expect for the full 3 weeks of waiting. It'll be online before you...

  8. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 posted a topic in Canada

    Hello friends, I'm looking to obtain employment in a hospital after working 6 months in long term care. Some of the hospitals post a requirement of completing a physical assessment course, however I'm...

  9. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    This position is for registered nurses, but I'm sure it's along the same thought

  10. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    Then why bother making it a separate requirement...? I guess I'll call HR and ask to clarify

  11. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    Here's what I'm referring

  12. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    I'll give them a call tomorrow about it,

  13. Physical Assessment Course

    CanadianRN16 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    I do, but what is required is a continuing education refresher course. It's along the same lines as getting an IV/ Venipuncture certificate...I learned it in school two years ago, but need the...

  14. Which route do I take, ADN or BSN to be a CRNA?

    CanadianRN16 replied to DrewThomas's topic in Nursing Career

    If your ultimate goal is to be a CRNA and go for a PhD, it would make most sense to pursue direct entry masters or a BSN, unless you want to spend the next 10+ years in school haha. What is your...

  15. Updated Info on Nursing in Montreal

    CanadianRN16 replied to caisaki's topic in Canada

    I matriculated in Montreal 2 years ago (and an immigrant), feel free to PM me with questions! Montreal has a convenient bussing/ metro system, so it's not hard to get around. As for language, you...

  16. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

    CanadianRN16 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    My anecdotal experience tells me that there are only women in leadership roles, who all make more than I do. Does that mean I disproved the study? But seriously, most places in my area are unionized,...

  17. 6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    CanadianRN16 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's a different culture in long term care, many of the children of my palliative residents have experienced death of loved ones before and are a lot more...civil about the process. This week,...

  18. Working in Ontario or BC

    CanadianRN16 replied to RNYYB's topic in Canada

    You would need to complete a BSN to work as a registered nurse, however if your education is approved you'd qualify to write the exam for and work as a LPN/ RPN. It's also a lengthy process to get...

  19. Cdn Nurse taking US NCLEX

    CanadianRN16 replied to Electric0704's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Canadian Nursing Association adopted the NCLEX in January of 2015, which is the same exam one would take in the US. I was licensed in Ontario and wrote the NCLEX...and would be eligible to work...

  20. Nursing Home as First Job

    CanadianRN16 replied to khaleesi123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is the acuity of care for patients in nursing homes? I work in long term care, and when I do med pass am responsible for 30-40 people (including 1-2 tube feedings and 2-3 palliative patients). If...

  21. New Grad starting on NIGHTS

    CanadianRN16 replied to ajschwandt's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to leaving for work, so they kick in when I start haha. Sometimes right before I start, depending on my availability of food. The nice part about night shift is unless it's an emergency, you can...

  22. New Grad starting on NIGHTS

    CanadianRN16 replied to ajschwandt's topic in General Nursing

    Will you regularly be working nights? Are you a heavy or light sleeper? It gets easier after the first couple nights, when you're tired enough to sleep during most of the day. I also take adhd meds. I...

  23. New Grad Interview Questions

    CanadianRN16 replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

    In my last interview, I got a lot of general delegation and supervisory questions like, 'You notice a CNA yelling at a patient, what do you do?' I've had interviews where I was given a sheet of paper...

  24. I'm new

    CanadianRN16 replied to Imma_new_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Overtime you'll have seen/ experienced enough to feel confident in your abilities, until then stick with your gut and ask for a second opinion advice if you're unsure! You have the base knowledge...

  25. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    CanadianRN16 replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can at least attest that that was not the case for me. My program's 'fluff' courses were all STEM classes...with room for up to 3 electives, and experience working with the community/ higher acuity...