Sashat3

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1. Canadian NCLEX using Kaplan

   Sashat3 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everybody, my name is Robert and I currently hold an RPN diploma and have been practicing for 6 years in medicine. I just graduated from my bridging program for my BsCN, and am prepping to write my Canadian NCLEX at the end of Sept to early Octobe...

2. Canadian NCLEX-RN Prep

   Sashat3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everybody, I have been browsing the site on various threads on this topic, and wanted a clear understanding for Canadian nursing students when it comes to prepping for the NCLEX-RN. What worries me is the avilable textbooks. Im from Nipissing Uni...

3. Safe/unsafe ER Transfer times to Inpatient Units

   Sashat3 posted a topic in Safety

   Hi everyone! Taking a Nursing Research course, and we developed a research question using PICO(T) for an assignment in which we are asked to review studies (journals) based on our research questions that we developed. Here is mine, because it intere...

4. Worried. 3.0GPA after 2 terms RPN @ Centennial College

   Sashat3 replied to jl2002's topic in CA Programs

   I took my RPN program at Centennial. IMO they really test you hard, make you work hard, but in the end it basically guarantees you a pass for the CPNRE test - if you work hard. I struggled with Theory, because no matte rhow much you study and read th...

5. Failed my CRNE...

   Sashat3 replied to daisyc's topic in CRNE

   Don't give up! My friend failed once and he is now an ICU nurse and has worked really hard to get where he is. Ask yourself honestly what did you do, and what can you do next time that will improve your chances. I haven't taken the test myself, Im br...

6. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

   Sashat3 replied to yahy's topic in CRNE

   Absolutly!! I totally agree with you! I haven't even completed my BScN bridging and know that after taking this course PART-TIME for almost 5 years next year, I will need a refrescher course to top up my knowledge before I take the exam! Its motivati...

7. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

   Sashat3 replied to yahy's topic in CRNE

   Not a consolation prize but if they took a 4 year nursing program then they SHOULD have the knowledge to take the 2 year PN exam. Just IMO :) R

8. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

   Sashat3 replied to yahy's topic in CRNE

   OMG! I don't know what I would do?!? I wrote my PN exam in 2009 and actually found it quite easy (besides all the maternity stuff)! I am currently enrolled in my RPN to BsCN program; it is a 5 year blended program affliliated with my hospital, and th...

9. Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

   Sashat3 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   I also work in ON (hospital) and RPN's here work to the full scope of practice. We hang IV meds, start IVs, work with PICCS, Heparin drip (monitor), hang blood; I've worked with trachs (stable, long term), TPN. The only thing we are not SUPPOSED to d...

10. Nursing in Ottawa

    Sashat3 replied to Sashat3's topic in Canada

    Hey everyone! Really appreciate the responses! So far, I have a tutor! Im going to be working with him once a week, pick up a workbook and learn as much as I can! I have to say that my agenda is quite full now, but as nurses we become so good at mult...

11. Nursing in Ottawa

    Sashat3 replied to Sashat3's topic in Canada

    Thanks for all your responses. This is a tricky situation. I took French in school as a kid, and in high school but because I never thought I would need it I didn't pursue to take it any longer, until now. I am still in the preparation phase of this ...

12. Nursing in Ottawa

    Sashat3 replied to Sashat3's topic in Canada

    Hey everybody, and thanks for moving my tread to the correct place, still trying to get used to this website. This situation is quite unique. My partner is taking on a job opportunity that will in the end (if he likes it) guarantee a job basically fo...

13. Nursing in Ottawa

    Sashat3 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everybody! My name is Robert. I have been practicing as a RPN in Mississauga, ON for just over 4 years now. I am currently working towards my degree, and will be done in less than 2 years (YAY!). I'm sure this question has surfaced before, however...