http://allnurses.com Canadian nurses can discuss issues unique to nursing in Canada. Posts pertaining to working in Canada and/or immigration or licensure questions specific for Canada, please post it under the International Forum. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/please-advise-me-440037-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:11:18 GMT hi there i took the CRNE in October 09, and i got the result that i am failed with few marks. i... hi there

i took the CRNE in October 09, and i got the result that i am failed with few marks.
i am wondering, is there any good review course available in toronto. i took one
previous time in a community college but its useless.

I heard that there is a Philippine guy who works in one of the hospitals in Toronto
also conduct the review courses. there is some one who told me about this person,
and she said he is awesome. but unfortunately she couldn't gather his details for me
if any body has an idea about this guy, please let me know his contact details.or if
not if anyone has taken the course some where in Toronto and feel good about it, please
let me know.

by the way please advise me whether i can take the exam in Feb 2010 , or do i have to
give my self some more time for preparation and take it in june 2010. i couldn't decide on this
please post me some advises

thank you very much ]]> Canadian Nurses lsunitha78 http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/please-advise-me-440037.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/bc-employed-student-439890-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:35:40 GMT I have a few questions about the ESN and new grad program offered by Fraser Health/Coastal... I have a few questions about the ESN and new grad program offered by Fraser Health/Coastal Health/PHSA for people who've participated. If anyone could enlighten me it'd be greatly appreciated!

1/ The ESN program: is there a maximum or minimum time you have to work for the hospital? I'm thinking of applying for the summer (2 months) but I'm not sure if they would hire someone for such short period of time.

2/ The ESN program: do you get to choose which specialty or is it strictly med/surg?

3/ The New Grad program: again, do you get to choose a specialty? And if anyone can just briefly explain how the program works it'd be great.

That's it for now. Thanks in advance! ]]> Canadian Nurses whatlobster http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/bc-employed-student-439890.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/us-educated-nurse-439839-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:33 GMT I graduated with a BSN from Knoxville TN in may 09. I passed the NCLEX in June 09. I moved to... I graduated with a BSN from Knoxville TN in may 09. I passed the NCLEX in June 09. I moved to Alberta in July 09. My paperwork is still in process at CARNA (the board for alberta). Has anyone ever dealt with them before? The process is taking FOREVER and they won t give me any estimate as to how long it will take before my paperwork clears so I can work! Any help out there??? ]]> Canadian Nurses Klaurence09 http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/us-educated-nurse-439839.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/failed-crne-twice-439789-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:12 GMT I have failed my CRNE written on Oct. 7, 2009. I did worst the second time around than the first... I have failed my CRNE written on Oct. 7, 2009. I did worst the second time around than the first time. I even took prep courses that I didn't take the first time and I also had the CNA prep guide and the Mosby's Prep Guide bought for the first time I wrote the exam. I did everything I can think of and I thought I would pass the second time around, but to my dissapointment I did even worst!

I am starting to question whether I should continue to pursue the path to becoming a nurse. I am currently in debt due to student loan, unemployed and starting to have financial difficulties. I honestly cannot think of what else I can do to become more prepared than I have the last time...without going broke and spending hundreds on prep courses...the CNO suggested that I take a prep course with one of the Universities, but I am not sure which ones are sufficient to guarantee me to pass. I do not trust those courses...either they're after your money or they're reiterating what is already available to read in any prep guides.

The length of time it took to receive the results was way too long and I was in agony...All the waiting is making me feel less qualified...I am starting to lose hope in becoming an RN... ]]> Canadian Nurses Rendezvous http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/failed-crne-twice-439789.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/us-rn-seeking-439707-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:17:18 GMT I have been a Pediatric RN working on a Renal floor in the US for 2 1/2 years now. I have been... I have been a Pediatric RN working on a Renal floor in the US for 2 1/2 years now. I have been trying to locate a Travel Nursing Agency that could get me an assignment on Vancouver Island, Victoria region. I am a US and Canadian citizen but I only have an American BSN degree and took my boards in TX. If any one knows a reputable international travel nursing agency please give me their contact info. Thanks! ]]> Canadian Nurses clacou http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/us-rn-seeking-439707.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/ien-bc-cannot-439653-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:39 GMT Hello All I just wondering that anyone experienced like me or just me. I am IEN and live in... Hello All
I just wondering that anyone experienced like me or just me. I am IEN and live in Vancouver. I have been looking for a job for 3 months now. Unfortunately, all I heard was there was no position. I understand that there is high demand for nurse in BC. Anybody has any idea or suggestion for me. I am so desperated right now.
Thanks ]]> Canadian Nurses keeshaBC http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/ien-bc-cannot-439653.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/there-any-rns-439607-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:59:20 GMT Hi I was wondering if there was any RN's from Montreal, Canada here? I was hoping to talk with some. Thank you so much!
Rhonda :D ]]> Canadian Nurses PANURSE15009 http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/there-any-rns-439607.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/thinking-relocating-canada-439485-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:46 GMT Hey guys!
I'm a male nurse in ICU in one of the major hospitals in Ireland, however myself and my girlfriend were thinking of moving to Canada for a number of years?!?

Would any one have any advice in relation to job prospects, preferably on the east coast,(ICU~specialising in cardiothoracic ), expectant salaries, cost of living and so on!!!

I would be very gratefull of any advice you guys have!!

Cheers ! ]]> Canadian Nurses pdempz http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/thinking-relocating-canada-439485.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/any-community-nurses-439468-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:07:55 GMT I currently work on an acute medical floor at a hospital and am not really liking it all that much,... I currently work on an acute medical floor at a hospital and am not really liking it all that much, it's great experience especially since I am new to the profession, but I really don't think it is for me. I have wanted to always work in the community and have an opportunity to do so and know other community nurses who love it also. Anyone on here work in the community? in the community after working at the hospital? any thoughts or comments would be appreciated. ]]> Canadian Nurses Lishybee http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/any-community-nurses-439468.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/put-yourself-my-439421-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:56:11 GMT I posted this in general nursing a month or so ago and got no feedback so I thought going more... I posted this in general nursing a month or so ago and got no feedback so I thought going more local would help.

So my story is that I'm a 29yr old male, married, homeowner, 2 dogs and no kids yet, now for the last 18months or so I've had my heart set of nursing school and had been slowly working on the prereq's to even apply for school, 3 almost down and 3 more to go. I was passionate about it and happy that finally I could pursue a career that I wanted to do and not that boring office job that I needed to pay the bills. My passion for nursing gradually faded and finally about 2 months ago I was presented the opportunity to apply for a skilled trade apprenticeship job, now I never did get a callback on it, but it got me thinking. I like the trades, I like working with my hands and I'm good at it, but never considered a career in it until now.
Now this is where you put yourself in my shoes. I still want to be a nurse, the job itself focuses on many of my values mind the shift work, but the road to get there is the concern. My wife and I have a mortgage, a house that we keep dumping money into and a large $30,000 line of credit debt mostly from our home that we are slowly trying to pick away at. Financially for us to afford me in school we would need to take on 2 roomates, we have 1 now and its working great, but another one not sure, and I would have to work a part-time job. That would put us in the green, but tuition would need to be borrowed:cry: adding to our debt. After that comes the fact that I hate school, I'm not an acedemic and that can already been seen in that I hate doing my prereq courses, sure I'm doing great in them (mid 80's), but its a chore for me to do. Reading is something I have little interest in too and the idea of sitting through hours of lectures bores me. The thought of school stresses me out sometimes too. Lastly is the fact that we would like to have kids in a couple years, but we don't want to have to wait 5yrs until we can, I'll be 35 by then and all my friends are having or have kids.
Forgot to mention that I likely won't be able to have the time nor the money to keep with my love of mountain biking, that is a big bummer too.

In general I'm concerned that life will be hell, money will be a constant stress, no chance for a vacation or newer car or anything thats not a neccessity and unexpected expenses are going to hurt ( 2 dogs means lots of vet bills, $1500 surgery 2 weeks ago), with a part-time job and full time school I don't see there being any freetime and I worry about my marriage in the long run too. Not having the chance to start a family is a concern too and just the overall feeling that life is on hold until school is done it going to be a burden. So when I think of all that the idea of getting into the skilled trades seems like a much more attractive idea, now I realize going into that field will be no easy task, pay cuts and starting at the bottom is a concern, but its doable. My goal is just to have a job that is a challenge and keeps me out of an office environment.

So what would you do? ]]> Canadian Nurses Guvner http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/put-yourself-my-439421.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/canucks-give-me-439230-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:08:24 GMT JOB A Case Manager A large case management company (CCAC)-it has jobs in hopsitals and the... JOB A Case Manager
A large case management company (CCAC)-it has jobs in hopsitals and the community. They have many scheduling options. Some work M-F 0830-1630. The job I would have is Tues and Wed 1300-2100 and every other weekend 1000-1800. Which I dont mind while the kids are this age and in the future I could change easily. I always would work the same days. Again, there are a variety of set schedules which I could in the FUTURE choose.
It's mostly computer work and no hands on care-which I am OK with. I would need after school care for 2 days a week only.

JOB B OR Nurse
In a hospital-all surgeries are out pt surgeries. The shifts are 0730-1530 or 0800-1600 but the days are different all the time-for example it could be Mon Wed Fri or Wed Thurs Fri. The schedule does not repeat. They put you in when they need you. No weekends. No holidays, March break off, 2 wks at Christmas off and 2 weeks off in summer (not paid though as I am part time).
Working closely with docs-which can be good or bad. This job would require my kids to attend an after school anf before school program on all days I work.


Both are the same distance away. Pay is pretty similar. Both are 3 days per week.
Would you take the hopsital or CCAC?
I can live without doing hands on care.
I think I would like CCAC's low stress level.
OR in hospital has more future opportunities.
WHAT TO DO???????? ]]> Canadian Nurses ajaxgirl http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/canucks-give-me-439230.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/lpn-rn-alberta-439186-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:54:28 GMT Hello everyone! I am currently a 24yr/f LPN working for a year now on a surgery unit @ my nearby... Hello everyone!

I am currently a 24yr/f LPN working for a year now on a surgery unit @ my nearby hospital here in Edmonton, Alberta. I completed the 2yr diploma program through NorQuest College and graduated in September of '08. My current dilemma is that I am very eager to continue my education process to become a RN BUT ...I do not want to go back to school here in Alberta. I have lived here my entire life and have been impatiently longing for a big change/move! So after my dream to go to school in Australia was shattered (approx $55,000 for 3 yrs tuition for LPN-RN bridging!), ive decided i want to move to British Columbia.

Soooo anywho, my question for you helpful students and nurses out there is if you know any recognized LPN-BSN in class/distance bridging schools offered anywhere in B.C.? Preferably 2yrs or less and if not 3yrs? websites/links?Program info? Also if anyone has attended Vancouver Community College? I have browsed the web for schools but what love to get some help, advice or guidance on continuing my nursing journey in British Columbia.

Thanks! ]]> Canadian Nurses kelz24 http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/lpn-rn-alberta-439186.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/immunization-439141-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:48:00 GMT Hello there!

I've started reviewing (crne) and came across a question about immunization of children, that "immunization of infants does not begin until 2 months" does this mean that Hep B vaccine is not given at birth? and its only optional? and whats the best rationale for this? if this is so.

Thank you. ]]> Canadian Nurses Nice_earyen http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/immunization-439141.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/alberta-nurses-439061-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:08:47 GMT Has anybody on here went through the 2 year accelerated BN program at the University of Calgary? I... Has anybody on here went through the 2 year accelerated BN program at the University of Calgary? I have heard from a couple of people that it is not the greatest,,, has anybody heard anything about it? ]]> Canadian Nurses JayMar23 http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/alberta-nurses-439061.html http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/frickin-failed-crne-438332-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:55:52 GMT I took the CRNE in October and got my results yesterday..i failed. Only by a few points which makes... I took the CRNE in October and got my results yesterday..i failed. Only by a few points which makes it worse! I was sure i would get through..its so humiliating..i've got 7 years experience paediatrics/neonates and helpfully the exam had hardly any of these areas! I find it so frustrating now i have to sit it again and fork out $600 to retake! Just wondering if anyone else had been through this ..any advice... i think i'll retake in Feb 2010. ;-) ]]> Canadian Nurses KathB http://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/frickin-failed-crne-438332.html