RNs experiences in Manitoba (Rural)

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Specializes in Emergency Room Nursing.

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 insight about nursing in MB, particularly from a more rural front. Things such as what is the team you work with like? Is there high instances of bullying? What are the challenges faced by you daily in your work place? What is keeping staff from wanting to stay on a more permanent basis?

Just looking for any insight that anyone could provide.

Thank you!

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Specializes in geriatrics.

The challenges that exist in every rural workplace are the limited staff and resources. You're expected to be able to function well both independently and in a team.

Bullying? I haven't encountered bullying, but I'm sure it exists in some places. If you're looking for bullying, then you'll find it. I worked rural for 4 years. Some of the staff did not welcome me with open arms, but I didn't expect them to. Usually, if you're willing to learn and you become competent in the role people will accept you. I had no problems.

Rural nursing can be very isolating and there's not much else to do but work, so people don't stay. Some people can't handle the fact that resources and staff are limited so they don't stay. You're it and you're wearing multiple hats.

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I have been working in rural MB for 5 years. Started on a med/surg ward and now work ER.

If you want to make money, well you can make a ton. If you want to enjoy life and the outdoors, rural is amazing.

There are no IV teams, code teams or any special teams other then who you are working with. You use all the skills you learned in school and you have to keep up with current practices. Doctors are in short supply and the nursing shortage is very real in rural. In ER where I work, our "team" is very strong together which is great. Other places in the hospital there is bullying/poor team spirit. But that can happen anywhere and dare I say even in a city.

The biggest challenge is the lack of resources. We get the scraps of the budget and have to do what the cities do with nothing. And I will say we do a heck of a job with nothing.

I stayed rural because of my hobbies. I love the outdoors and living in a city would hinder that. I am 30 min away from 2 provincial parks and have countless oppurtunities to travel if needed.

Rural living and working is very enjoyable. But for some the city is boss and rural sucks. Oh well, we have had city nurses come here and leave fast because they can't handle doing everything.

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Hi, Brandon and Joanna, if the rural MB or rural ab hire LPN? If There are lots overtime for LPN in rural area? Thanks for reply;

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hi, implanning to move to MB just want to ask if its easy to get a nursing license there. im IENs.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
hi, implanning to move to MB just want to ask if its easy to get a nursing license there. im IENs.

Since August 12, 2014, all of Canada has switched from local assessment of credentials to having credential screening performed by the National Nursing Assessment Service(NNAS). The criteria are identical across the country. From the home page of the NNAS website: "National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) coordinates a consistent national approach for internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking registration/licensure to practise in Canadian jurisdictions."

For more information go to NNAS FAQs.

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