CanadianRN16

Hello, I had similar problems with my pediatric surgical placement in school. My preceptor was not a good fit, and the nurses on the unit were not supportive, talking to my preceptor behind my back about their concerns. I had trouble staying awa...

I don't imagine you'll find yourself without work in long term care given the increasing needs of care for the baby boomers. Most likely your role as a RN will change though, and you will act as more than a floor nurse. It seems everyone's scope of p...

James Bay area is in desparate need for nurses, if you don't mind going up north! My facility in Ottawa and others in my area are also looking for nurses, no one wants to work in long term care apparently. Goodluck!

If only the government were so accomodating. As an American immigrant, I was forced to take an English proficiency test.

Unless you can find another trained staff to help you (RN/LPN/CNA) you by no means should transfer that resident. Unfortunately that resident is limited to a bed pan otherwise. That's an unsafe situation in which you are compromising your own safety ...

Dont sign the contract until you understand what is implied in the contract. Also, how do you know you're liable for 'eveything' if you can't understand your contract?

I agree. Ideally I want to apply to the University of Ottawa, they have a solid Primary Health Care program. You also have to factor in the pool of applicants at your time of application. If you meet the minimum requirements and have the money for t...

I find when I try to rush opening the med packs, pills fly everywhere...-_- Do you have access to the pill crusher pouches? If I have to crush 10+ pills I try to do them in one go with the pouches.

Which Canadian schools require that? In Ontario, even U of T has minimum GPA of 3.0. I'm currently working in Long Term Care and plan on spending time up north. The NP at my work offered to give me a reference when I apply for graduate programs. My ...

I have the same cGPA and am interested in NP school too. Do you have experience in your desired program stream though? I feel like relevant experience and references would be a large part of the selection process.

Beyond joining the RPNAO, I don't see how you can spruce up your credentials/ CV. Your CV is fine. I hear Toronto is a tough market, and it's only been 2 months. Since you're a new grad with no paid experience, you'll be less desirable than RPNs wit...

If you failed in 75 questions for the third time, it indicates you really need to reevaluate your study plan. I found uWorld to be really helpful with loads of similar questions and detailed rationale. Also, it won't drain your piggy bank.

As some one who endeavoured to learn enough medical French to pass the OQLF exam, it's not impossible. If you pass the OIIQ, there's no need to take the NCLEX. It's just a matter of learning the vocabulary. Once you need it in practice, it won't take...

There's no Canadian NCLEX, it's the same exam . As an American citizen in Canada who has taken the NCLEX, there's minimal barriers to me obtaining licensure in the US. The easiest way in the country is to apply for school. If I were you, I'd contact ...

In Ontario, there's a current trend to minimize RNs in favour of RPNs. Many new grads in my area have trouble finding work. Do what you have to do to stay afloat financially and keep applying for jobs until you get that interview. I doubt there's mu...

Why can't you use an administrator from your registry as a reference? You don't necessarily need a registered healthcare provider to be a reference, you just need some one to vouch that you are a decent employee. In my current job, I used a former em...

Not doing something you're passionate about because you're told you're not 'good' at it is more of an excuse at this point. If you're determined enough, you'll find a way to make it work. What do you find appealling about a career in nursing? You wo...

If you are doing your job properly (e.g. using proper body mechanics), then there should be no problem. Most job-related injuries occur when you're lifting more than you can handle, in an innapropriate position and/ or when you should be using a mech...

Did you say something that would endanger your job/ license in this chat (e.g. a HIPAA violation)? Did you commit slander against your employer?

1. An undergraduate degree in pre-med does not formally qualify you to do anything. You might be able to get work in filing/ reception based work. 2. You do not perform paid work in med school, you do not get more than a month off for summer vacation...

It sounds like you want to become a doctor researcher, have you considered pursuing a MD? You could run your own practice while simultaneously performing research. You don't get many opportunities as a RN to engage in research, unless you specificall...

It's the same reason why NICUs exist, premature neonates have specific acute needs that require specialized training. Pediatric NPs learn how to address infants to adolescents, which is a broader education. Even PICU nurses can't just jump into a NIC...

Why would it be a bad idea? If your dream job is to be a midwife, remaining complacent at your current job won't get you there. You need to be pro-active and take advantages of opportunities like this. Either way, there's no harm in applying for the ...

I personally don't. I just include relevant experiences/ awards that indicate those skills. The only added list I include are certifications/ my license number/ and membership to nursing organizations (e.g. desired qualifications in my area). Given t...

Why would you leave out an employee of the month award? That is physical proof of those generic soft skills and can only help you. I personally include my acquired skills in the description of my job experience and include my address. While it never...