kimsnothome

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1. Working in Ontario with ADN, Bachelor's in a different field ...

   kimsnothome replied to 777RN's topic in International

   That is what I was told by the College of Nurses of Ontario two years ago. I would suggest that you to speak directly to them for your answers - who knows, things may have changed in the past two years. Good luck!

2. Working in Ontario with ADN, Bachelor's in a different field ...

   kimsnothome replied to 777RN's topic in International

   There are schools in Canada that offer bridging to a BSN for nurses like yourself who have an ADN and a non-nursing Bachelors. For REGISTRATION to practice in Ontario however, you require a Bachelors in Nursing. Period. I went through this myself ...

3. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

   kimsnothome replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International

   I have to chime in here and clarify that CNA's do not even remotely do everything but administer meds. When you start nursing school, your head will spin with all of the knowledge you are expected to have and all the responsibility that falls on you...

4. Florida placements.....

   kimsnothome replied to debbbsRN's topic in Travel

   In the case of travel nursing, is a TN Visa tied to the agency or do you need to get a new visa for every contract, even if it's through the same agency?

5. Adjusting from TN to Green Card

   kimsnothome replied to Nordic Sun's topic in International

   Suzanne, are there any specific immigration lawyers with a nursing specialty that you would recommend? Thank you! Kim

6. Florida Hospital - Orlando

   kimsnothome posted a topic in Travel

   Does anyone have any good or bad experience they can relate about Florida Hospital Orlando (Rollins Street)? I'm specifically looking at the OR, but am interested in any general feedback. Thanks in advance, Kim

7. Tips for Clinical Observation in NICU

   kimsnothome replied to kimsnothome's topic in NICU

   Thanks to everyone for all the great advice, I really appreciate it! Kim

8. Tips for Clinical Observation in NICU

   kimsnothome replied to kimsnothome's topic in NICU

   This is strictly observation only for one day during our peds rotation. It's all done very casually on the school's end (i.e.: "go to NICU today and observe"), so I think that traditionally students have shown up without a clue what to do or expect....

9. Tips for Clinical Observation in NICU

   kimsnothome posted a topic in NICU

   Our nursing clinical group has a NICU observation day this semester. Apparently, the nurses on the unit have complained that students were unprepared when they came on to the floor, although we haven't really been told what WOULD make us more prepar...

10. travel company playing games

    kimsnothome replied to NurseguyFL's topic in Travel

    I'm looking at companies for California right now, would you mind posting the name of the company you were dealing with?

11. Online RN-BSN Programs?

    kimsnothome replied to kimsnothome's topic in Immigration

    Thank you for the info!

12. Online RN-BSN Programs?

    kimsnothome posted a topic in Immigration

    Does anyone know of some good online RN-BSN programs, either in the US or Canada? Most of what I've found so far require on-campus attendance. I've been checking into the online program at UBC, but just got an email from them that indicates they are...

13. Am I capable of obtaining financial aid for school?

    kimsnothome replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in International

    The short answer is yes. Here is the Canada Student Loan program site: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/program/cslp.shtml Whichever province you decide to go to will likely administer separate student loans as well, and will have va...

14. Anyone want info about the US?Do you plan to move to the US?Just ask.

    kimsnothome replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in International

    A TN visa is a 1yr visa. In cannot be renewed or extended, you must get a 'new' TN visa every year by either going to the border or submitting paperwork via mail. A greencard is completely different, and although an employer may sponsor you for a ...

15. Experiences from US ADN RN's working in Ontario

    kimsnothome replied to texancanadian's topic in International

    From what I understand, an ADN graduate would only qualify for an RPN license in Canada. To be an RN, you would need to completed a bridging program to get a BSN and most of these take roughly 2 years. I know that York University has one for intern...