Susan to Vanc

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1. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

   Susan to Vanc replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International

   I completely agree!! I'm another sucess story of passing CRNE before starting work as an international RN.

2. crne help please

   Susan to Vanc replied to d_plumber05's topic in International

   hi D_plumber. I just sat the exam 2 weeks ago as an International nurse before working in the system. I found that there were no questions in there I couldnt answer because I didnt have any canadian system experience. I would definatly recomend doin...

3. 1yr grad IE RN just got news I cant get a job in B.C.

   Susan to Vanc replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International

   Well I defied advice I got from recruiters and I have had a job offer from Vancouver Coastal health. Im very happy. :)

4. 1yr grad IE RN just got news I cant get a job in B.C.

   Susan to Vanc replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International

   thankyou all, for your advice and confidence in me. I definatly think I will have to skate over to Vancouver and win them over with my dedicated and personal approach. Backing me up is a great 1 year resume, an australian degree and 4 references, pl...

5. 1yr grad IE RN just got news I cant get a job in B.C.

   Susan to Vanc replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International

   Hi AD2008 Can you please let me know a little bit more about your history and why your finding it hard to get a job? I would really like to find out information as to why other poeple are struggling for RN positions as well. I go to Vancouver in 3 w...

6. 1yr grad IE RN just got news I cant get a job in B.C.

   Susan to Vanc posted a topic in International

   Hi. Im a 26yr old Australian RN with 1 year experience, due to fly over soon and sit my CRNE on 4th Feb (and paid many $$ to get there). I have just spoken over the phone to Vancouver Coastal Health and they say that neither them or the 3 other gover...

7. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

   Susan to Vanc replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International

   Hi all... good to hear there are many of you all in the same happy and nervous boat as me. Im a 26yr old grad nurse from perth, booked to sit the CRNE on 4th Feb (after arriving in the country for 3 days), and planning to commence a RN job in March....

8. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

   Susan to Vanc replied to suzanne4's topic in CRNE

   sundai, goodluck for your result. I would like to find out what advice your university gave you regarding the interpersonal questions? I am currently internationally studying for the exam and I keep reading about interpersonal aspects of the exam. D...

9. questions about JOBS/AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER, BC

   Susan to Vanc replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International

   wow there is that many nurses looking for jobs in Vancouver!! That gets me nervous for when I apply for a job in January/February. I might not be able to get into my specialtty and have to take a job in the left over positions. Eeek

10. What dressings (as a generalistion) are used for burns?

    Susan to Vanc posted a topic in Burn

    Hi, Ive just had a read through losts of Burns posts to question and challenge my thoughts of what nursing burns would be like. I come from a restoritive post-op plastic surgery background where we have all the wound incision, debridement, VAC dres...

11. Aussie nurse trying to Understand Canadian Nursing

    Susan to Vanc replied to AussieKylie's topic in International

    hi kylie. I got ur message and am happy to give u some info. I feel like im going crazy but i cant find the 'reply' button... anywhere!!!! if u want to email me your email address that might be easier for me.

12. How does RN shift rostering work in BC?

    Susan to Vanc replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International

    Cheers. So does that mean that you have the exact same roster set for you each fortnight?? and as you say if you need a day off for say a wedding that comes up one day, you have to do a shift swap with a fellow collegue, or get an RDO. If I was kee...

13. 'Poisons Act' for RN drug administration

    Susan to Vanc replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International

    thankyou muchly, that helps with the PRN & bowel medications. What is the protocol for administering oxycodone PO or morphine SC. does another RN need to check the order and witness the drug being given?

14. 'Poisons Act' for RN drug administration

    Susan to Vanc posted a topic in International

    Hi, im an international nurse studing for my CRNE (BC) and wondering where I can find documentation specific to rules or regulations RN's have to stick to for all drug administration. ie and what rules are different for giving out paracetamol as opp...

15. How does RN shift rostering work in BC?

    Susan to Vanc posted a topic in International

    I would love to ask how rostering normally works for for RN's in Vancouver - possibly more specific to burnaby or Vanc General Hospital. (I am more likely going to work in a public hospital). For each coming fortnight of shifts can you put in 'pencil...