GingerKid1984

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1. New Nurse Feeling Overwhelmed, Terrified, and More

   GingerKid1984 replied to newnurse101's topic in Canada

   As others have said, ask for more orientation. 6 is quite a few shifts, but your unit is better off helping you feel confident. You might also have access to a mentor. Our union requires employers to...

2. Hospitals paying for your stay?

   GingerKid1984 replied to sillymu's topic in Nursing Career

   Some places do offer incentives once you’re hired (repaying student loans if you work for x-number of years, or moving expenses). But these are typically only for hard-to-fill positions that are...

3. Moving provinces right after finishing school?

   GingerKid1984 replied to andreaj95's topic in Canada

   I’m from SK but went to school in New Brunswick. I applied all over the country after graduating since I didn’t want to stay in NB. I took a job back home (they were the first ones I got a...

4. When is the Right Time to Leave First Job - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

   GingerKid1984 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I am wondering something similar as I recently took a position on Neuro and am not sure about staying on once my contract is up. I accepted a one-year temporary full time position and people often ask...

5. For NEW GRADS - Student Loan Forgiveness

   GingerKid1984 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

   There are federal and provincial programs. Not sure about OSAP but with my SK loan I get up to $4000/year forgiven as well. The only reason you won't is if you don't owe that much either provincially...

6. Canadian Immigration & Nursing

   GingerKid1984 replied to o.poole's topic in Immigration Advice

   Look over this: http://my.nnas.ca/nnasweb/resources/mounts/reports/ien_resources/nnas_applicant_handbook_english You might get more helpful advice from other international nurses who have gone through...