pamiwhite05

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1. Nursing in australia

   pamiwhite05 posted a topic in Australia

   Hi there, looking on some info on nursing in Oz as compared to nursing in the uk? Ie shift patterns, patient to nurse ratio, wages, job availability? Any info would be great thanks

2. Bridging programs for IENs in Canada

   pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

   I have been reading on some forums that not every IEN is required to sit an SEC assessment?

3. Bridging programs for IENs in Canada

   pamiwhite05 posted a topic in Registration

   Hi all, in trying to find out more on Info on SEC assessments and bridging program's to enable British trained nurses to gain a licence in Canada. Does anyone with first hand experience have any info they can share? I see from other posts at the majo...

4. British nurse writing CRNE - any help welcome.

   pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in CRNE

   Sorry, just trying to get as much information as I can, I don't know anyone who lives or nurses in Canada so Internet and this forum is all I have to to go on

5. RN? RPN? LPN? What does it mean?

   pamiwhite05 posted a topic in Canada

   Can anyone tell me what RN, RPN and LPN stands for and what each means? I am a British nurse trying to find out as much as I can about Canadian healthcare an nursing, In UK I am a registered nurse, I qualified from university after 3 years and have a...

6. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

   pamiwhite05 replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

   Hi all, I'm a British nurse wanting to apply to sit the CRNE, I'm in the early stages of finding out information, I assumed I just had to apply and pay the fee to sit the exam? But from reading this thread I'm guessing this isint the case, could anyo...

7. British nurse writing CRNE - any help welcome.

   pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in CRNE

   Thanks, I wont be leaving my current job and going to Canada until I have an offer of employment, I don't expect the process to be easy but it can't be any worse than the job situation in the UK! What kind of assessment do IENs need to sit before eli...

8. British nurse writing CRNE - any help welcome.

   pamiwhite05 posted a topic in CRNE

   Hi all, I am a British nurse, qualified for four years and have finally finished my degree so now looking to apply to Canada. I am hoping to write the CRNE exams in October and was wondering if anyone had any advice on this? Is the exam all to do fun...

9. British nurse looking at working in Canada

   pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Canada

   So do you think that being accepted as a nurse in Canada is going to be quite difficult come January then? I am willing to go to any area of Canada that isint too rural, also I am 25 and my partner is 30 and both fluent in English and degree educated

10. British nurse looking at working in Canada

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Canada

    Hi all, sorry not been on the site for a few weeks. I have decided to finish my degree before I apply as I think it will give me a better chance of being accepted, also the canadian government has put a six month hold on all federal skilled worker ap...

11. Scottish nurse looking into Canada - do I need a degree?

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

    Thanks, I emailed a few nursing boards and it seems the general consensus is to apply once I have my degree. The Canadian government has put a freeze the skilled worker program till January 2013 so I suppose that tallies up with when I will be applyi...

12. Scottish nurse looking into Canada - do I need a degree?

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

    Thanks for your comment, Did you complete your higher diploma in the UK? I did cover some peads and mental health hours in my training but i am unsure if i have enough hours to qualify? Obviously i would rather apply sooner but i do not want to apply...

13. Scottish nurse looking into Canada - do I need a degree?

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

    I have contacted CARNA who advise i complete my degree before applying. I have been looking mostly at Alberta, communities such as Stettler and Medicine Hat i wouldnt consider too rural however the first nations communitiies i think are just a bot to...

14. Scottish nurse looking into Canada - do I need a degree?

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

    I'm starting to worry now as my transcripts will only show general nursing practice, I have no OB experience (only midwives in uk work in this area) and with regards to peads I had a 7 week nursing placement with the community health visitor and some...

15. Scottish nurse looking into Canada - do I need a degree?

    pamiwhite05 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Registration

    I was supposed to be attending a seminar called "working in canada" this weekend however it has now been cancelled, hence why i am trying to gather as much information as i can. I have never visited Canada, and have no family in the country so theref...