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Dec 05, 2008 08:29 PM

how to prepare for canadian RPN exam

by busog
Updated Dec 06, 2008 at 05:43 AM by TheCommuter

iam an internationally educated nurse from the philippines (i passed teh phil board exam) and we migrated here in canada and already sent out my application to CNO which iam pretty sure they will allow me to take the RPN exam.. can you give me hints or guides how to prepare? as well as books? what to read? or maybe any sample questions that i can read? or any review center you might recommend? iam still waiting for the result of the evaluation maybe after a couple of months but i want to prepare now as early as possible. and does anybody know the passing rate of the exam? to all filipinos out there who took tha canadian RPN exam can you tell me how to prepare for it? is it almost the same as our board exam in the philippines god bless you all..

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from busog
Old Dec 05, 2008, 08:38 PM
Updated Dec 05, 2008 at 09:30 PM by janfrn

Default how to prepare for canadian RPN exam
iam an internationally educated nurse from the philippines (i passed teh phil board exam) and we migrated here in canada and already sent out my application to CNO which iam pretty sure they will allow me to take the RPN exam.. can you give me hints or guides how to prepare? as well as books? what to read? or maybe any sample questions that i can read? or any review center you might recommend? iam still waiting for the result of the evaluation maybe after a couple of months but i want to prepare now as early as possible. and does anybody know the passing rate of the exam? to all filipinos out there who took tha canadian RPN exam can you tell me how to prepare for it? is it almost the same as our board exam in the philippines god bless you all.. for those who know any info tnx
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from janfrn
Old Dec 05, 2008, 09:32 PM

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Did you train as a practical nurse in the Philippines? As far as I know, the only province that has allowed nurses from the Philippines to write the practical nurse exam and work as PNs is Alberta, and that was a one-time thing done to save face.
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from busog
Old Dec 05, 2008, 09:57 PM

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Iam a licensed nurse in the phil
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from janfrn
Old Dec 05, 2008, 10:11 PM

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Are you a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse? I understand that the Philippines does not utilize LPNs and that is why I ask the question.
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from busog
Old Dec 06, 2008, 03:12 AM

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iam a lixensed nurse in the phil
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from TheCommuter
Old Dec 06, 2008, 05:43 AM

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Moved to the Canadian Nurses forum, where you can get better service.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Dec 06, 2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by busog View Post
iam a lixensed nurse in the phil
Still doesn't answer the question are you a RN or PN? The exam is different and preparation is different.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Dec 06, 2008, 08:40 AM

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merged 2 threads for continuity
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No. 9
from MedSurg32RN
Old Dec 06, 2008, 10:26 AM

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If you are confused about the scope of practice, you may need to review the Canadian Health System.

To practice as a PN ( Practical nurse) you must have completed a PN program, having a BSN then applying to the PN usually does not work. The PN program is not the consolation prize for not achieving the RN program.

To add to confusion, some BSN where brought over to work as RNs, once their education and skills where evaluated they did not meet the standards of the RN and where allowed to sit for the PN exam. From what I read this was a one time event.
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