CRNE 7th october

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Hello,

I'm new to this site but am finding it really useful! I'm canadian but did my nursing degree in the UK, and I currently practicing in England. I'm due to sit the CRNE on the 7th October and have read some scary posts on its level of difficulty. I have the study guides and will continue to study for the next 8 weeks until I fly over to toronto to sit it. I'm extremely nervous....anybody got any further pointers for me????

I can't wait for my family to start our life in Canada pending me passing this exam (so no pressure Eh!)......and a new job in toronto would be great!!!!!

Good luck to all of those that are sitting it the same day as me!:nurse:

Try Campus bookstore at Qeen's University in Kingstone Ontario. The shipping fees were much lower when I ordered it.

Good Luck

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Specializes in critical care.

I have the Mosby's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian RN Exam. I got it from the University Bookstore here in Saskatoon. It's a nice study material. It gives you an overview about everything. It also has a practice test after each chapter and a two long tests at the end of the book. I also have the CNA prep guide which I am planning to read after im done with the comprehensive review book. Do you guys think that self study will be sufficient to pass the CRNE? I was thinking of enrolling in a prep course but I think they dont have it here in saskatoon.

I hope we all pass the exam in October!

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I have the Mosby's Comprehensive Review for the Canadian RN Exam. I got it from the University Bookstore here in Saskatoon. It's a nice study material. It gives you an overview about everything. It also has a practice test after each chapter and a two long tests at the end of the book. I also have the CNA prep guide which I am planning to read after im done with the comprehensive review book. Do you guys think that self study will be sufficient to pass the CRNE? I was thinking of enrolling in a prep course but I think they dont have it here in saskatoon.

I hope we all pass the exam in October!

Hi, I was wondering the same, and I think self-study will be my only option too :)

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Specializes in critical care.

I've heard of a 3 day CRNE prep course in Regina but it will be too expensive for me to get into that course since Regina is quite far from Saskatoon so I would have to pay for food and accommodation too. I am planning to do the online readiness test when im done with all my review materials. Goodluck to all of us taking the test in October.

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Specializes in intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.

SIAST is offering it in Regina, not sure about Saskatoon, just contact them.

If it's only in Regina, you can stay at the hostel, ask Siast about it, it's quite cheap, and you can take the bus if the flight is too expensive.

5cats

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
I've heard of a 3 day CRNE prep course in Regina but it will be too expensive for me to get into that course since Regina is quite far from Saskatoon so I would have to pay for food and accommodation too. I am planning to do the online readiness test when im done with all my review materials. Goodluck to all of us taking the test in October.

Regina is NOT far from Saskatoon. It's a three hour drive. In Canada that's practically in the neighbourhood.

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Specializes in intensive care, recovery, anesthetics.
Regina is NOT far from Saskatoon. It's a three hour drive. In Canada that's practically in the neighbourhood.

lol:wink2:

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Hi again everyone, I'm getting ready for CRNE in October and still working as Unregulated Care Provider. I didn't apply for a temporary license with CNO because I've been out of "practice" for more than a year, I wonder if I should start applying to real nursing positions now or wait for the exam results :yawn:. My experience in Canada, even if not accepted by the College, could be helpful to apply for jobs. It also helps a lot to have a clear idea of the "Canadian way" which is good when answering CRNE questions.:D

I live in Ottawa, and moving is not an option since I'm not the primary income earner.:zzzzz

I'm not picky about jobs; I'm actually thankful that they're allowing me to be a nurse here:redbeathe Any suggestions??

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Specializes in critical care.

lol! is Regina NOT far from Saskatoon? :chuckle sorry... I've only been here in canada for 8 weeks. The only places I've been to are the grocery stores and the mall here in Saskatoon. That's why I dont feel very comfortable going to another city when I still barely know the city im in right now. All this time I thought Regina is very far from here. Thanks for enlightening me. :) Makes me think of really going for the workshop now that I know its not that far.

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Hi again everyone, I'm getting ready for CRNE in October and still working as Unregulated Care Provider. I didn't apply for a temporary license with CNO because I've been out of "practice" for more than a year, I wonder if I should start applying to real nursing positions now or wait for the exam results :yawn:. My experience in Canada, even if not accepted by the College, could be helpful to apply for jobs. It also helps a lot to have a clear idea of the "Canadian way" which is good when answering CRNE questions.:D

I live in Ottawa, and moving is not an option since I'm not the primary income earner.:zzzzz

I'm not picky about jobs; I'm actually thankful that they're allowing me to be a nurse here:redbeathe Any suggestions??

petgroomer

I am confused, what do you hope employers will do with your application if you apply for real nursing jobs now?

dishes

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petgroomer

I am confused, what do you hope employers will do with your application if you apply for real nursing jobs now?

dishes

Hi Dishes, thanks for the reply, I'm sorry for being confusing :confused:

Since there are job postings stating: "registration or eligibility for registration", I wonder if I should start applying now. I'm eligible to take CRNE and a permanent resident of Canada.

I liked my job, but some changes have been taking place in the last few months that make it more of a circus tight rope. Besides, my employer won't give me a raise if I get a license since he can get away with hiring qualified but unlicensed staff for a less than $14 an hour.

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Hi Dishes, thanks for the reply, I'm sorry for being confusing :confused:

Since there are job postings stating: "registration or eligibility for registration", I wonder if I should start applying now. I'm eligible to take CRNE and a permanent resident of Canada.

I liked my job, but some changes have been taking place in the last few months that make it more of a circus tight rope. Besides, my employer won't give me a raise if I get a license since he can get away with hiring qualified but unlicensed staff for a less than $14 an hour.

Thanks for clarifying petgroomer,

I suggest calling the employers who advertise "registration or eligibility for registration" and explain that you are eligble for registration and will be writing the CRNE in oct/09. Ask if you submit your resume now, what will they do with it? Do they keep it on file? or are they interviewing nurses who are elgible for registration? If they are interviewing nurses who are eligible for registration, submit your resume now.

good luck

dishes

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