montrealRN

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1. Montreal Nurses: Does anyone work for an agency?

   montrealRN replied to laurasc's topic in International

   i am not sure we can post names of agencies on this forum. If you google nursing agencies ..i am sure you will find them...

2. Montreal Nurses: Does anyone work for an agency?

   montrealRN replied to laurasc's topic in International

   hi there I have worked for an agency for the last 7 years...after 15 years in the hospital. Agencies are great....they give you flexibilty to live life ....you tell them when you want to work...and they scheule you. My agencies do not pay $40/hr but...

3. Quebec OIIQ Exam

   montrealRN replied to skyQ's topic in International

   well the NCLEX is very different....the OIIQ exam is not computerized..and there is a practical aspect....I think that the NCLEX is harder..and much more specialized in the aspect of questions that they ask

4. Quebec OIIQ Exam

   montrealRN replied to skyQ's topic in International

   Unfortunately we can not talk about the exam too much..role playing would probably involve real life scenerios that you will encounter...do not panic just breathe and do your best

5. Which Provinces not Requiring BSN/BScN?

   montrealRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International

   that is utterly insane....come to the lovely province of Quebec!!!...we have our own problems

6. Which Provinces not Requiring BSN/BScN?

   montrealRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International

   Here in Quebec there are countless colleges that are offering the diploma program...come to Quebec if you want diploma

7. Which Provinces not Requiring BSN/BScN?

   montrealRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International

   the Bscn is a dream for all the bureaucrats in Quebec...truth is not enough nurses...diploma or Bscn...

8. Tips & advice for the Nursing Exam in Quebec

   montrealRN replied to Teachchildren123's topic in International

   I have written in OIIQ exam almost 20 years ago..so my memory is fading at best. But now the have a practical aspect...and a written exam..one has to pass both to pass.

9. grad nurse and nclex

   montrealRN replied to EFAN's topic in International

   I think that one has to be liscensed in the province where they are from prior to getting US liscense.. If you find a hospital the will sponsor you ..and they will help you do all the paperwork for the NCLEX and CGFNS..and some will pay the fees........

10. "Free" Healthcare in Canada?!?!

    montrealRN replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International

    I think that the term "free" is misused....the goverment pays for health care...and pay we do...in Quebec we pay the highest taxes in north america...insane... I also read the thread about the girl who wanted to have her baby in canada because she co...

11. still looking for a global partner for my class

    montrealRN replied to sgts's topic in International

    hi there nursing in Quebec is quite different from the US.,,I have worked at an upstate NY hospital and i found the experience to be...in a word,,memorable. I found that the nurses that i encountered were quite cold and not very open to a new nurse c...

12. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

    montrealRN replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

    oh I love pugs....they require alot of emotional support and love. I think that your best bet would be to go to U of T..closer to your baby I am sure you can find a part time job in banking....just to help you out financially...i truly wish you luck...

13. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

    montrealRN replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

    I really wish you luck...and hope you will be happy with your decision. I remember many years ago applying to school..it is a hassle..but if it's your dream go for it girl!!! I am very happy doing in home training for specialty drugs..no school for m...

14. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

    montrealRN replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

    Well if you can make $70K in Montreal i sure haven't found that job!!! I guess a career in banking is not really exciting but trust me nursing is nothing like on the TV..much much worse especially here in MTL. In MTL a RN starts at roughly 30K and ca...

15. still looking for a global partner for my class

    montrealRN replied to sgts's topic in International

    Hi there I am a nurse in Canada-Quebec actually...i could answer some questions for you if you like