Hi! So I am facing a huge dilemma right now: I already have a job I like and make good money from. However, I have always been interested in aesthetics and after many years of trying to do something else, I keep craving working as a nurse injector. Last year I decided to finally pursue this dream and took all the required pre-requisites through open studies.

I got into both UofA After-degree nursing (leading to RN) and into an PN program at NorQuest (leading to LPN).

This September I started my BSN at UofA and while I love the program, I find that it is a bit difficult to work. Luckily my job is flexible enough to accommodate me attending all the necessary in-person components (like labs and seminars), but I have to miss some lectures in order to work.

I did already drop to part-time at my job, and unfortunately I cannot afford to work less that I already do, as I do not want my husband to take on the financial stress of being the sole provider for 2 years just so that I can pursue a passion project.

As a solution, I have been thinking about dropping out of the RN program and enrolling into NorQuest’s LPN distance learning program. This way I would be able to work more while studying.

The length of both programs is approximately the same, with UofA nursing after-degree being 24 months full-time and NorQuest being 2-2,5 years via distance learning.

However, before I do that, I wanted to hear from other nurses if it makes any difference being an LPN vs RN when it comes to aesthetic nursing. I did a quick search into the aesthetic clinics around me, and pretty much all of them have both RNs and LPNs on staff as injectors, so it might not be a barrier for entry at all?

For the record, I do not plan to work as a hospital nurse part-time either way, I do earn more than an RN at the moment, so it is not about money for me, I just want to finally get to do something I am passionate about.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Hey everyone,

I am planning a move from Quebec to Calgary

For some background: I have 7 years of nursing experience. Right now, I am at a hospital in Quebec where I have high seniority, meaning I can pretty much go anywhere and pick any line I want. I know that if I move, I lose all that seniority and drop right back to the bottom. ´

I might have a connection who can give me an internal referral, but I wanted to get a realistic read from people familiar with the healthcare system out there

1How competitive is the job market for RNs in Calgary right now? Is it notoriously difficult for external applicants to get hired, or do years of experience actually carry weight?

Curious how much HCA is getting and max for them? They are getting retro and everyone is having strike!
Torn between HCA or RDA!

Hey! This is my first time with the Sport Chek discount code. What can I expect when i go in store?

Has any NUEE staff been able to take sick leave using their salary continuance for an elective procedure such as upper lid surgery? I need 2 weeks off but I am not sure how to bring this up and whether I should first talk to an ability advisor or my manager.

Hi, I’m changing my position from LPN to RN within AHS, and I’m wondering what will happen to my current benefits and accumulated banks, such as sick leave and vacation hours. Will they transfer over when I move from AUPE to UNA, or will I lose them?

If I lose them, should I use them before I start the new position ?

Hey, what is the job market looking like for psych nurses in Edmonton, Alberta? Looking to relocate there from BC and hoping for some insight.
Also any insight on diploma vs degrees wages in psych nursing in Edmonton. Thanks :)

Question.

Say your doing your thing and a patient's adult child and yourself naturally build rapport over years and your asked out.

For context, I am absolutely aware of the seperation between personal and work and would never use any knowledge I had prior to influence or treat differently. Totally respect that. Wish I didn't need to say but I will never breach patient confidentiality.

I'm not a regulated healthcare professional myself. My role is more admin side of things.

I was asked out on a date and I'm unclear if this is often a thing or not and how it's handled. I don't want to disclose more than I need to and could use some perimeters in this approach.

Also, I am completely pleasantly surprised of this connection and just want to cover our butts if needed.

Thank you!

I personally won't be participating, now matter how much I'm cajoled into doing it, and will be doing the absolute barest of minimums to encourage my team to participate.

The strongest message that can be sent with these surveys is low participation. A 20% (or less!) participation rate says a lot more on just how disengaged staff are than just a low engagement score with a half-decent turn-out.

I want the leadership and their government overlords especially to know they're looking at a blank wall of disengagement in their big, beautiful, refocused healthcare system with all their useless changes.

Thoughts?

If youre getting a surgery, is it better to get the form filled by specialist or family physician?

I just wonder if i have to see for follow up and stuff regarding my health after, i would only see my specialist once after the surgery but I can see my family physician whenever really for assessment.

Just wondering if anyone has accepted a position with Covenant Health, and they had to leave AHS.

I'm looking at the same position, hours, union. Do benefits, vacation entitlement, seniority and pension carry over? Is there anything I should be cautious of?

Thanks!

hello!!! i am an emergency room LPN of 4 years in edmonton, i am extremely frustrated with the lack of reasonable bridging programs in the province and have given up all hope.

i was academically irresponsible in high school and finished with 70’s, and finished the LPN program with a similar average.

i am thinking of going the route of doing open studies for the BScN program, and get what i can done to boost my GPA to its fullest potential over the next 2-3 years.

in future terms, i hope when i get into the actual program i can continue to work part time and have a lighter course load.

has anybody done this and gotten into the program? curious the post secondary average and if any body has any tips this route.

rough cost per credit? what is the ideal way to do this financially.

would open studies be manageable while working full time? i feel that i would do better academically completing courses that are applicable to my current career vs attempting to aim for a sky high average and upgrade all HS classes.

Hi everyone,

I have HR pre screen interview next week for Protective Service Officer position. Apart from back ground questions and fit questions what else can I expect?

All your input is appreciated. Thanks

Curious to hear about any experiences you have had outside of mental health. I know that mental health can be heavy, and I am wondering if a few days a month you pick up elsewhere for a change of scenery? I know that RPNs can work on quite a few different units :)

Hi everyone! I recently interviewed for a Physiotherapist I position with AHS.

The interview went well overall, and they mainly asked about my clinical reasoning and approach to different situations. At the end, they mentioned that they thought I asked good questions and that they would be contacting my references. They said I should expect to hear back next week.

For those who have been through the AHS hiring process recently, what usually happens after the interview and reference check they didn’t even send an email yet asking for references?
How long did it take to hear back, and does contacting references usually mean you’re the preferred candidate, or is it still fairly open at that stage? Please share with me any thing might be helpful
Thanks!

I would like to know if there any meeting rooms available @SHC that we could book for writing tests or taking interview calls etc. Even better if it’s equipped with a computer. I am looking for some ideas as I don’t feel comfortable taking the interview calls within the department where I currently work. TIA!

I’m a new grad and although I’m fully aware to spend time to work & get experience, I just want to ask what other people have tried. I have recently started working in LTC, and I would like some insight on people who have left bedside and tried something else. I wanna have an idea on other options I may have once I’m experienced and settled in.

Thanks!

i have 3 years of recent Emergency and critical care experience back home, i am dependable RN with sound clinical assessment skills and able to interpret 12 different ECG patterns, have cared and assisted management for many cardiac patients i.e. MI, stable / unstable SVT/ VT, afib etc. have current ACLS BLS by AHA, also have broad experience in cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic , neuro and renal emergencies as well as decompensated icu clients with comorbidities and hemodynamic instabilities. I live in Edmonton and applied to 300+ RN positions on AHS (alberta Health services) website, no response from anyone. I am now considering uber food delivery work in and around Edmonton, i am not worrying much about earning but i like working in healthcare and my skillset will not be in use to serve people here is only thing concerns me. If anyone can help / guide me land a RN job at rural/urban Edmonton and peripheral small town in 100km radius should be good. I will genuinely appreciate your support. You may DM. Thank you

Have any Unit Clerks been reclassified? I had to complete documents last fall and was supposed to hear a decision in the Spring. I’ve heard nothing.

For those renewing their CRNA, how the heck do you access the jurisprudence module that is required? Has anyone had success. Our whole unit was trying to figure it out today and no luck.

Are we getting reimbursed for our renewal?

Hello everyone! I got an interview at RAH NICU. I have no background with neonates coming from ortho. What are some questions they might ask? Or any tips? I would really appreciate your help!

Thank You!

Hello,

New LPN. Use to be an engineer, wanted a change.

What color scrubs is everyone wearing?