How did you study for the RN exam??

Well, funny you ask. I was wondering how to start myself since I intent to go back to Qc from the US. Having never practiced in Canada, studied here in NY state, I will have to pass the same exam as you. Yes, even if I have been practicing here in the ICU for 5-6 years... , anyways. I did about 6,000 ? which is 2 NCLEX review books. I like these with the answer and rationale.
There is a review book in Qc that you can buy with the OIIQ, I beleive that it is the same format as the NCLEX.
6,000 ? was a little excessive, I suppose that if you do 1 book diligently you should be just fine.
Ask your teacher what they recommend.
Please, share your findings, it will help me too.
I just wish they would take my licence from here, it would be cheaper, easier and kinder!
Marie
Good luck!

Hey Pumiky!
Thanks for the great advice!
I am planning in probably 3-4 years to come back to Quebec. Got to start putting $ away, it looks like I will be making way less and all... And I was thinking not making enough as it is!
I know, it's not all about cash! May be things will change around in Qc, that RN's will be better compensated and valued, one way to bring them back to the market!
I will kick myself in the butt and start the process with the OIIQ so they at least accept my US education.... it is a lots of forms and time to wait... process and bureaucraty it looks like!
Then let's study! I guess I will get the study guide. Why do I feel like I am going backwards!
Oh! Well, got to do it like everybody!
Good luck to new nurses!

I got the study guide for the CRNE, got some beer, and went to the beach. I found that the study guide was good for preparing for the exam. When I wrote it I found there was lots of psych/soc questions.