UofCRN

UofCRN specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

   UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

   Hi, no problem ... I understand the problem with commuting to York, too, as I used to live in Thornhill. Again, best of luck to you! :)

2. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

   UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

   Funny you should ask, as there was an issue about whether I needed to be registered in Ontario. Because I will be doing my advanced practicum here in Alberta, I don't need to obtain registration with the CNO. Now, having said that, if you were to pur...

3. Looking to talk to RNs in the CF reserves

   UofCRN posted a topic in International

   Hello all, Just a few questions: 1) First, how did you go about joining up? Did you just go to your local medical unit first to find out if they need RNs, and then the CF recruiter? 2) What do you do in a typical month ... do you have one parade nig...

4. Wondering if anyone knows if an lpn in alberta canada can administer iv push meds.

   UofCRN replied to sacare's topic in International

   Some antibiotics can be given via IV push, such as Ancef ... I once had to give 2g IV push to a fellow who'd had a finger bitten off in a bar brawl! Some abx can also be given via syringe driver/Bard pump. But when in doubt, if the doc's orders don't...

5. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

   UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

   Hi again ... I just checked out U of Alberta's grad program in nursing, and they actually don't say anything about wanting one or two years of work exp. first ... have a look at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/depts/nursing.htm. Their e-mail address is g...

6. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

   UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

   Absolutely ... the management/admin. stream is geared towards management jobs, namely if one day you'd like to become a unit manager/head nurse. The teaching learning stream at York caters to students who want to make teaching nursing their focus. I ...

7. Wondering if anyone knows if an lpn in alberta canada can administer iv push meds.

   UofCRN replied to sacare's topic in International

   Having just read through the posts that followed mine, I'm beginning to think that if you're an LPN here in Alberta the safest thing you can do is ask the CNE or unit manager if you're allowed to do IV push meds on your unit and if so, which meds &am...

8. Looking to talk to RNs in Canadian Forces (Regular)

   UofCRN replied to UofCRN's topic in Government

   Hi Fiona59, Many thanks for the reply ... I figured my question might have come off as sounding rather stupid, as I pretty much knew in my heart what you said but thought I'd put out feelers nonetheless. I think I'll go back to checking out becomi...

9. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

   UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

   Hi again, Yes, you're absolutely right in that an "academic" reference does mean an RN with an advanced degree. Your plan sounds wise, and anything "extra" that you do, such as volunteering for Sigman Theta Tau would be a feather in your cap. You wan...

10. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

    UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

    You're most welcome ... as for academic references, try to keep in touch with at least one instructor in your undergrad program. I used my faculty advisor from my senior clinical placement as one of my academic references. My other academic reference...

11. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    UofCRN replied to vta3's topic in International

    Hey there, I'm a BNAT grad from '05. I won't say too much given that I've read the posts about the program having been re-vamped, but personally I thought the program was great. It was, however, very fast and very "heavy" in terms of workload (please...

12. Inquiries regarding the application process for Canadian MSN programs

    UofCRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International

    Hello there, I began an MScN program through York U last May and am currently enrolled part-time. I have five years of med-surg and LTC experience under my belt and I have also worked in the US. Bear in mind that most graduate programs in nursing are...

13. Wondering if anyone knows if an lpn in alberta canada can administer iv push meds.

    UofCRN replied to sacare's topic in International

    To my knowledge, LPNs in AB absolutely cannot give IV push meds. I'm an RN and I actually had to be certified to do IV push meds, and only in some very specific circumstances. The others are right about EZ/butterfly sets, though ... these are subcuta...

14. New Grad RN Advice Please

    UofCRN replied to joanna73's topic in International

    Hi there ... I graduated from the University of Calgary in '05 -- the job market in AB was absolutely horrible then (and still is), so I wrote the NCLEX and was offered a job by the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. They offer a preceptor...

15. Looking to talk to RNs in Canadian Forces (Regular)

    UofCRN posted a topic in Government

    Hello all, My initial plan upon graduating from nursing school (U of Calgary) was to enter the CF, but when I went to speak with a CF recruiter, he told me that my commitment would be seven years (even though I paid for nursing school myself). Just w...