Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

CDNORRN · Sep 9, 2008

The original poster is looking for useful information to her particular situation. Somehow, and this infuriates me, two others have chosen to make this a "chew" session, for lack of better words. This empirical attitude is exactly the reason why some popultions in the world are view as they are.

What happened to the kind and caring supportive enviroment we should be giving our peers, especially "our young"? Who cares where we come from or what our skin color, religious background and beliefs are??? We, as nurses, are here for the care of the patient. Respectfully and lovingly. If you're not, you had better find a new job.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Sep 9, 2008

What happened to the kind and caring supportive enviroment we should be giving our peers, especially "our young"? Who cares where we come from or what our skin color, religious background and beliefs are??? We, as nurses, are here for the care of the patient. Respectfully and lovingly. If you're not, you had better find a new job.

I'm sorry, did I miss something? I can't find any reference to skin colour, religion or beliefs in any of the preceding posts. The reference to the Philippines was related to the number of nursing school seats there compared to Canada, where universities are heavily subsidized by both federal and provincial government - taxpayers. The fair utilization of scarce resources (nursing school seats) is an ethical concern. Nursing school education might cost as much as $10,000 per student per year to provide, and the student pays somehwere areound half that amount, meaning the rest comes from the taxpayer. There are many people, not only those who post here, who would like to see the people who benefit from these programs "pay a little back" by sticking around for a while and practicing their professions - and not just nursing - before heading off to other countries. How is it disrespectful to ask that a newly graduated nurse provide health care for awhile for the people who helped pay for that new nurse's education? We're not talking indentured servitude here, just a little consideration.

CDNORRN · Sep 10, 2008

I did get off topic here, yet my comments stemmed from reading other posting throughout these forums with huge negative undercurrents relating to other populations wanting to make better lives for themselves. The fact that the OP has chosen to take her profession elsewhere is a personal choice. It is not for us to criticise. She has worked hard to obtain her education. Paid her bills. Taxes too, (working while in school, your income is taxable), we are ALL tax paying citizens in one way or another. And, our parents too have payed taxes for education. And how about student loans, those for nursing school in Canada can easily be in excess of $10,000 per year, depending on living conditions.

Given the current situation, the availability of jobs (in Ontario), there's not much for new grads to look forward to. Guaranteed full time jobs are a bit of a joke.

I'm just trying to be compassionate to her needs, not know fully what they are. I didn't like seeing the criticism for her personal choice. Sorry for rambling.

On a final note, the two tests are very different. The suggestion to study for each one independently is a good one. You have to do a mind set shift when moving on the the second one, regardless of which one you do first.

Over and out!

linzz · Sep 10, 2008

The comments by CNDORRN bring to mind a concern that I have. I have been admitted to a BSN program in Ontario but I keep hearing that full time jobs are hard to come by. They certainly are for RPN's. This is just something that worries me from a financial standpoint.

Sorry that my point is off topic, it's just something I worry about a lot.

klg315 · Sep 17, 2008

Geez, it sounds like nursing school is almost free up here in Canada with all the HEAVY subsidization! It's funny how I ended up with $60 000 worth of debt after four years.

Now not only should I repay that, but I also have a debt to society to consider after being a taxpayer for 16 years~

I guess I am missing something here...........

Anyhoo, I too have considered writing the NCLEX but won't be ready to do any traveling for some years yet. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes.

Good Luck with your career!!

zyna15 · Oct 3, 2008

Hi!

I'm a French-educated nurse in Quebec who took the NCLEX on June. I have to say it wasn't more or less difficult than the exam I did back in my province, but it was VERY different! I studied for a few weeks, starting with Kaplan's, which had very though questions, but that got me in the state of mind of what the NLCEX was all about. Then I revised all my knowledge with NLCEX-RN review by Patricia Hoyson, and it helped a lot, even though I had finished my BScN 6 months ago. I finished with Saunders, which had questions almost identical to the ones I answered on the NCLEX (by the way, I did it once, in an hour, with the minimum questions, so this study paid off for me...). I think anyone should be allowed to work wherever they want!!!! Who cares about where you studied or how much taxes you paid??? You only have one life to live, and people than check-in hospitals for no reason and then leave are also abusing the system, so please, let her live what she wants to!!! Go ahead girl! Have fun, and maybe we'll meet somewhere!

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mardibc · Oct 8, 2008

I'm from Vancouver and will be writing the NCLEX on October 17rh in Charlotte, NC. I took the Kaplan program here in Charlotte and have been using Saunders and Mosby's as well. My advice is write it as soon as you can - it's been tough studying the material after all these years but I did come in with high scores in my Kaplan class. Good luck to you!:)

lchrist2 · Nov 4, 2008

I recently wrote my CRNE exam in JUNE 08 and passed. Use the CRNE to practice and practice test online.

I applied to write the NCLEX and its a long process.

I live close to Duluth Minnesota so I registered with Minnesota board of nursing, paid $125.00USD, confirmed my lisensure with CNO, confirmed my education was completed through my school. Registered with Pearson vue $200.00 USD. They sent me my ATT, I am writing January 7th. Find out the state you will be writing, and find the application form with them. Pearson vue website will help as well.

I advise you study for Canadian and NCLEX separate. Very different. Candian is therapeutic responses to patients, not so much clinical information. *anyone could pass or fail this exam* While studying for the nclex you actually need to know your stuff

lchrist2 · Nov 5, 2008

I also have been reading posts regarding working in Ontario Canada. I currently work in Ontario Canada. As a new grad I recieved the new grad initiative full time. Its a contract job of 3 months to 7 1/2 guarantted full time hours with a mentorship. Great! But now.. I'm almost up, they say they are short of nurses but in Ontario, Its really hard to find a job in any field.

I paid tuition in a Canadian School. I went for 4 years. It was expensive. I lived in Canada my whole life and love it here.

I also want to experience life and experience living in different areas of the world. I don't think anyone should be shot down for that. In Ontario we have to pay lots of tax.. and you just have to live with it. I mean we get free health care which is wonderful. And I think a great opportunity is to work in the states and experience the way the health care system is ran there!

Out west in Canada, is booming. In calgary you can shop for you job. They will help you with accomodations ect. The people are amazing. A very friendly city! I completed a placement out there! Oncology stem cell transplant. Amazing amazing floor! I recommend it!

chloe03 · Jul 18, 2011

HI! I graduated this June and im planning to move to the states. I just want to know if I need to pass the CRNE exam first before I get to take the NCLEX or even work in the states? thnx in advance