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!!

need help for review classes or materials for february 1, 2012 CRNE exam. please help.the sooner, the better!

what province are you in right? i will also be taking the exam this feb

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Anybody have an idea about the passcrne.ca preparation course here?

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Let's apply the same critical thinking process to this one. There are some very obvious syntax and grammar errors on their home page and also on the FAQ page. There is no way to contact them except by email. They say they offer a 100% money-back guarantee by the same method of payment as they received - which is Interac Email Money Transfer. IENs are NOT eligible for the 100% money-back guarantee. Their "classes" are all provided online. There is no information as to the length of each class and they're not inexpensive. In my estimation they're just another opportunistic group preying on the desperate and parting them from their money. Caveat emptor... let the buyer beware.

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which review center is better, primed or york university crne workshop? both has 2 days prep.

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I heard a name C**** he is known to the Canadian Filipino but he charges $1,800 for one on one and he'll advice you if you're ready to take. But that still depends on you.

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Specializes in Cardiology.

@ d'android. I've heard good feedback from friends who've taken the Primed course. It's not too expensive but is pretty intensive (16 hrs over two days). I plan on taking it this May as part of my preparation to write the June CRNE.

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Canadian Universities do a very good job of preparing candidates for the CRNE. It's 4 years of study. You shouldn't really need a course for the exam. The idea is to build on your knowledge from years one to four, and review for 2 months for the CRNE at the end of it. People who approach it this way usually succeed. The exam is fair.

Instead, some chose not to really understand and apply the concepts. Then, at the end of their 4 years, they cram and fail. You really will see the results of your efforts, either way.

Canadian Universities never prepare candidates for CRNE that's why some students failed and that's why there are lots of CRNE preparation courses that emerge from nowhere. Yeah I agree review for 2 months is okay. "People who approach that way usually succeed" but not all as everybody have different type of approach in learning. As we do have different complex cases of patients in clinicals we also do have different ways & methods of critical thinking.

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@ d'android. I've heard good feedback from friends who've taken the Primed course. It's not too expensive but is pretty intensive (16 hrs over two days). I plan on taking it this May as part of my preparation to write the June CRNE.

I see. Thanks for the information brother and God bless.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
Canadian Universities never prepare candidates for CRNE that's why some students failed and that's why there are lots of CRNE preparation courses that emerge from nowhere. Yeah I agree review for 2 months is okay. "People who approach that way usually succeed" but not all as everybody have different type of approach in learning. As we do have different complex cases of patients in clinicals we also do have different ways & methods of critical thinking.

Actually, these "preparation course that emerged from nowhere" started popping up around the same time as the huge influx of IENs in late 2007 and 2008. The vast majority of Canadian-born-and-educated students don't need them.

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Specializes in Cardiology.

No worries d'android. Good luck!

@MattJoey. I'm sorry mate but the stats don't back up that claim. Over 90% of Canadian-trained CRNE writers pass compared to only 70% of IEN writers. I would argue that Canadian universities do a great job preparing us. :)

Of course everyone has different ways of thinking and learning. It's up to each of us to identify our own strengths so we can highlight those and improve upon our weaknesses.

I would suggest to all my colleagues preparing to write the CRNE to focus on what you can control (improving test taking strategies, knowledge gaps etc) and not fret over the past (poor performance/grades, feeling they had a poor undergrad education etc).

Best of luck!

cheers :)

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Many of these prep courses are outrageous amounts of money, and they don't guarantee anything. You can study on your own and pass. None of the people in my clinical group or my immediate friends enrolled in these courses. We passed. Just ensure you're well prepared and you manage your time.

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No worries d'android. Good luck!

@MattJoey. I'm sorry mate but the stats don't back up that claim. Over 90% of Canadian-trained CRNE writers pass compared to only 70% of IEN writers. I would argue that Canadian universities do a great job preparing us. :)

Of course everyone has different ways of thinking and learning. It's up to each of us to identify our own strengths so we can highlight those and improve upon our weaknesses.

I would suggest to all my colleagues preparing to write the CRNE to focus on what you can control (improving test taking strategies, knowledge gaps etc) and not fret over the past (poor performance/grades, feeling they had a poor undergrad education etc).

Best of luck!

cheers :)

There's no such thing as Canadian trained CRNE writers only Canadian trained nurses!

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