CRNE February 2012

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Hi everyone, Im an Irish nurse preparing for the CRNEs for February 2012 in Toronto. Didnt see any thread for this exam in February, so thought id start one. How is everyone preparing? Im using the CRNE prep guide doing Qs and studying the competencies. Any tips/advice? Happy studying!!

Preparation course like the Toronto School of Nursing guides you what to do to help you pass but it's you who will take the exam. I am planning to take their course because I failed my second attempt but with your comment, I might look the other preparation course. I got (103/114) but that was my self review, if I had somebody to coach or tutor me probably it would be much better.[/quote

I think it really important that you study hard. Really research your course.

5 of us from my clinical group of us decided to take a preparation course with the Toronto School of Health, despite all the negative reviews it has on here and we all failed. We decided to take it because the lady who answers the phone ***** told us the instructor was a doctor and an expert in nursing. Let me tell you something, I didn't know the half it!

The problem with the Toronto School of Health firstly is they were charged for operating as an illegal school and were charged by the Ontario Governemnt. If you google them, there is a link from the government with a list of the charges. I think its posted here, but If I find it I will give it to you.

Secondly, the teacher who calls himself Doctor ***, has absolutely no nursing background, but is rather a naturopath!!!!! He knows absolutely NOTHING about nursing practice issues, which is a problem, because the exam is all nursing practice!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost all the questions they review is from an NCLEX book that they use, it's brutal!!!!!

They also want 950.00, which is crazy, because he couldn't even define what palliative care is. Between the 5 of us we spent almost 5000 bucks. Whatever you do, STAY AWAY from the Toronto School of Health! Trust me, you'll regret it.:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/pcc/letters/Toronto%20School%20of%20Health%20Inc%20_Restraining%20Order_January%2028%202009.pdf

Heres the link for the Toronto School of Health. Stay away from these guys, they're the biggest scammers in the business. My friends convinced me to go there, despite my intuition. What a scam.

Good luck. Make sure you study hard and prepare. I would suggest you really study hard and practice questions like crazy!!!!!

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http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/pcc/letters/Toronto%20School%20of%20Health%20Inc%20_Restraining%20Order_January%2028%202009.pdf

Heres the link for the Toronto School of Health. Stay away from these guys, they're the biggest scammers in the business. My friends convinced me to go there, despite my intuition. What a scam.

Good luck. Make sure you study hard and prepare. I would suggest you really study hard and practice questions like crazy!!!!!

Do you know if we could take the Toronto School of Health to court to return our money? I got my results yesterday and failed. I am so upset because I am new immigrant and don't have a lot of money.

We should contact govermnt and close them down. I looked if I could take another preparation course and found www.tsofh.com under kijiji because it said it was nursing review centre. ITs the TOronto School of Health under a differnt website!! We need to start a group, because they are opening different websites to trick people. I am need to study everyday, its my second time failing

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You can check TORONTO SCHOOL OF NURSING... they offers 40hr comprehensive review in 10days for $750. :)

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Okay thank you.

I was actually going to sign with them before, but for some reason I decided not to

My clinical instructor told me to go the Toronto School of Nursing, as she has been sending students there for quite sometime, with all successful results, so I might give it a go I just don't have the money right now. My friend just went there and passed, which really made me feel depressed. I was also told that http://www.primededucation.ca/ is pretty good, but I think thats more of a quick review

I'll tell you this though, I'm going to do more self study this time, and really focus on the nursing competencies that I didn't do well in. I also bought the Mosbys and CNA guide. Lets see how it goes, I have to just get back into the swing of things

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We would like to have more people in our group . For sure 4change you can join us.

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So which is better the Toronto School of Health or Toronto School of Nursing preparation course? newnursejoan & FaithE. have negative comments on these!

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So which is better the Toronto School of Health or Toronto School of Nursing preparation course? newnursejoan & FaithE. have negative comments on these!

I took the one at the Toronto School of Nursing after failing twice and just got the good news I PASSED!!! I also took the one at George Brown College, but its only 2 days. They are very thorough and have a massive test bank that corresponds to the modules covered. I did study like crazy though on my own, cause I didn't want to take any chances. I honestly don't think I could have done it without them. Me and my friend live slightly outside Toronto and would car pool everyday and its right downtown. We both passed. :yeah::yeah::yeah:They also cost 750 whereas the other school I think costs a thousand. Check them out at http://www.torontoschoolofnursing.com. You have to put the effort into though and attend all the classes, cause theres lots of content. Good luck with your choice. Either way, I'm sure you'll do fine

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I took the one at the Toronto School of Nursing after failing twice and just got the good news I PASSED!!! I also took the one at George Brown College, but its only 2 days. They are very thorough and have a massive test bank that corresponds to the modules covered. I did study like crazy though on my own, cause I didn't want to take any chances. I honestly don't think I could have done it without them. Me and my friend live slightly outside Toronto and would car pool everyday and its right downtown. We both passed. :yeah::yeah::yeah:They also cost 750 whereas the other school I think costs a thousand. Check them out at www.torontoschoolofnursing.com. You have to put the effort into though and attend all the classes, cause theres lots of content. Good luck with your choice. Either way, I'm sure you'll do fine

I have decided to take the CRNE review at Toronto School of Nursing. Thanks for the info. Can you email me [email protected] so I can get more information because you look like a Ryerson graduate and I'm a Ryerson graduate too. Thanks.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
Do you know if we could take the Toronto School of Health to court to return our money? I got my results yesterday and failed. I am so upset because I am new immigrant and don't have a lot of money.

We should contact govermnt and close them down. I looked if I could take another preparation course and found www.tsofh.com under kijiji because it said it was nursing review centre. ITs the TOronto School of Health under a differnt website!! We need to start a group, because they are opening different websites to trick people. I am need to study everyday, its my second time failing

You can't take the Toronto School of Health to court over your negative experience because they have disclaimers all over their site saying that they do not guarantee anything. There have been numerous posts about their shady activity over the last two years. I personally have done several hours of research on them and posted all of my findings in several other threads. They are not accountable and are not ethical. Their primary raison d'etre is to separate desperate people from their money and judging from the posts here and on the October 5 thread, they're VERY successful at that! I would say that the posts from people who used their "service" and failed are running about 10 to 1 against the ones who passed.

So which is better the Toronto School of Health or Toronto School of Nursing preparation course? newnursejoan & FaithE. have negative comments on these!

If you can find a review course that is affiliated with a legitimate, recognized and accredited educational facility, by all means give them your cash. In the course of my research, the Toronto School of Nursing certainly appeared to be on the up-and-up. As with everything, let the buyer beware. Use those critical thinking skills we all need to be good nurses and consider all the facts before jumping in with both feet. you have too much invested in your education to waste your time on something that seemed too good to be true. Read the fine print. Read it out loud if you have to, but make sure you know what you're getting into!

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:tinkbll: 2 and half months to go... We still have time to study... Goodluck to everyone, I hope snow storm will not block our way going to our testing centers. :)

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We would like to have more people in our group . For sure 4change you can join us.

Hey,

i would like to join in the study group as well, but i live in toronto! Where are you guys doing a study group? please let me know!!!

Good luck!!

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Specializes in geriatrics.

A word of advice....make sure you really cover all your bases well and study hard. Dedicate at least 6 weeks of regular study. I've read so many posts over the last year here: "I didn't really study, I was working, didn't take it seriously..."

Those people regret it when they aren't successful. The exam is not terrible, but you need to be well prepared. Is it enough just to read the CNA guide? No. Just Mosby's? No. That will not ensure you have covered everything. Read both and then some.

First and foremost, remember the nursing process and your ABCs. This will help you get through the exam. Good luck.

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