What do you like about being an RN in Canada?

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I'm not sure if there is a previous thread about this yet, but yeah, it would be great to hear from all of you; what do you like about it? What makes it unique or special?

Your insights are highly appreciated. :)

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Specializes in CHN, MH & Addictions, Acute Med, Neuro..

I like the variety. You are exposed to so many different people, cultures, experiences. The stories from staff and patients are enlightening, hilarious and sometimes heart wrenching. If you want to understand humanity, nursing is a good way to go.

Additionally, I just like being in a field where I am challenged and have many opportunities to learn. And often, the people you work with are generous, compassionate people; which is pretty darn cool. The mix of skill, relationships and constant learning make it a great field to work in.

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Specializes in med/surg.

Compared to my UK jobs the nurse to patient ratio is good. The nurses here are really well trained and are knowledgeable (at least the ones on my unit anyway!)

I can see the Rockies from the windows one side of my unit & the city from the other - so the view is awesome! :-)

I get paid better than in the UK & I love living here - so thanks Canada for accepting me!!

In return I work hard - honest!! :lol2:

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Compared to my UK jobs the nurse to patient ratio is good. The nurses here are really well trained and are knowledgeable (at least the ones on my unit anyway!)

I can see the Rockies from the windows one side of my unit & the city from the other - so the view is awesome! :-)

I get paid better than in the UK & I love living here - so thanks Canada for accepting me!!

In return I work hard - honest!! :lol2:

Interesting...nurse-patient ratio, pay, overall work environment. :)

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Specializes in med/surg.

I'm sure it varies unit to unit, hospital to hospital & Province to Province. I count myself blessed I guess! :-)

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Compared to my UK jobs the nurse to patient ratio is good. The nurses here are really well trained and are knowledgeable (at least the ones on my unit anyway!)

I can see the Rockies from the windows one side of my unit & the city from the other - so the view is awesome! :-)

I get paid better than in the UK & I love living here - so thanks Canada for accepting me!!

In return I work hard - honest!! :lol2:

The salary is better here??? I was seriously thinking of working in the UK....Btw, which countries pay their nurses best?

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Specializes in med/surg.

It's all relative to the cost of living. Some places may look like the pay is higher but so is everything else! So just looking at wages is not a good idea. You have to look at the whole picture.

Here, however, I can afford a decent house & a reasonable standard of living on my nurses wage. In the UK I was paid less (about $8 per hour basic less with the shift differentials here being over double the UK rate) than I am in Alberta and my cost of living was higher (being in London as I was.) Add in the fact that the working conditions are way better where I am right now, it's a no brainer from my point of view!

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The salary is better here??? I was seriously thinking of working in the UK....Btw, which countries pay their nurses best?

You need to read the UK threads and newspapers.

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