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  1. job posting

    hjfrn replied to Alibaba's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there. I found my job on a really good site. It has both US and Canada on it. You can search by type of nursing, location or type of place (for example rural vs urban or mountains vs prairies.)....

  2. Where are you from?

    hjfrn replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi there Beware of what you hear. I trained in the UK as a Diploma Nurse (project 2000) and my hours were accepted in Alberta. I wrote the exam, got a job and here I am. Tell your friend to confirm...

  3. Am new and desparate to move

    hjfrn replied to Getoff's topic in International Nursing

    I cannot for sure say what you would make bi-weekly, but here is the link to the UNA page whcih gives the current rates of pay....

  4. Am new and desparate to move

    hjfrn replied to Getoff's topic in International Nursing

    Just a quick question. Where are you looking to move to? I trained Project 2000 and moved to Alberta Canada. CARNA assessed my hours (theory and practical ) and I did not have to make up any time. So...

  5. MSN Walden

    hjfrn posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Anyone taking their MSN via Walden? What is it like? Thanks for any

  6. Assessment of An Internationally Trained RN's Education

    hjfrn replied to kusinera's topic in International Nursing

    Just to clarify that in some instances international nurses can take the CRNE prior to submitting references in AB. The refereces must be from an employer in Canada or he US, they do not accep...

  7. Staffing Pool

    hjfrn replied to lolababy's topic in International Nursing

    HI there Just to let youknow that some hospitals have a slightly different concept for floats. In the medical units where I work, we hire people to work on the "medical float teams". They would then...

  8. Nursing as a Career in Canada (Calgary, AB)

    hjfrn replied to jrsmrs's topic in International Nursing

    hi is it okay for me to pm you with some questions regarding unions in

  9. Canadian registered nurse exam

    hjfrn replied to manchestergirl's topic in International Nursing

    Hi manchestergirl. I too was trained in UK and applied to Alberta for assessment. After I got the go ahead, I used the CNA reccommended guide. It is great because it is a study guide and will help you...

  10. Canadian RN exam info required

    hjfrn replied to Ransome's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there. I did my initial training in the UK as a "Project 2000" nurse and moved to Canada last year. I did not have to undergo the SEC, so I am sorry that I can not be much help there. However if...

  11. Canadian nurses doing foreign degrees

    hjfrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi. Is there any Canadian nurses out there who took a post-RN degree from foreign schools? For example, Universiry of Pheonix? What was it like? Has it been recognised in Canada? I have asked this...

  12. Application as a nurse in Canada if immigrant

    hjfrn replied to dcraneses's topic in International Nursing

    Have a look at the Canadian immigration website. It tells you everything you need to know to immigrate. The web address is www.cic.gc.ca Your friend would also need to decide which province they would...

  13. Any UK nurses sitting CRNE in Feb 2007?

    hjfrn replied to livermets's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck Livermets. I sat the CRNE in October 2005 after training in the UK. Let us know how you get

  14. Canadian nurses doing foreign degrees

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    thank you all so much for the feedback. it is nice to know that athabasca u is not the only

  15. Canadian nurses doing foreign degrees

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for that. What about Graduate level

  16. Q: Visit hospital before applying?

    hjfrn replied to Viola81's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there When I worked in the UK, I usually did an informal visit. That way you get to see what the environment is really like (and not what the advert says). But when I applied for a job in Canada...

  17. Where are you from?

    hjfrn replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    hi any problems with getting canada to recognise your education from other

  18. uk trained starting in canada

    hjfrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello Just wondered if there are any UK trained nurses working in Canada? I am due to start work in September in Canada and wondered if you have any advice or comments about the differences in...

  19. uk trained starting in canada

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Hello I qualified as an RN Adult in 95. My hours were accepted in Alberta as being "enough". I do not know if BC requires the same hours or not so this may not be much help to you. I know it is...

  20. uk trained starting in canada

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    I am moving to Northern Alberta. Good Luck with the application process. Just remember that it will be worth it in the end. Have you sat the CRNE yet? Make sure you get a good review book-it will help...

  21. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    hjfrn replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    Again, sorry for my ignorance, but if there is such a small difference why would anyone choose to do 4 years vs 4 semesters? (or 5). I am assuming that although the pay difference is about $10/hr-the...

  22. urgent help-out of scope

    hjfrn posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello. Could someone please explain what "out of scope" on a job description means? I am a foreign trained nurse and have received job descriptions from an Alberta employer. Under rate of pay and...

  23. urgent help-out of scope

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Jnfrn-thank you for your very kind offer. I will be working in the Peace Country Health Region. They have helped me with three months accomodation in order for me to find my feet. I have looked at the...

  24. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    hjfrn replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    :sofahider Please excuse my ignorance and not wishing to offend anyone, but please could someone explain to me what is the difference between LPN/LVN and RN? Thank

  25. urgent help-out of scope

    hjfrn replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Where in Canada have you moved to? What I did was to contact the provincial nursing authority. In Alberta it is known as CARNA. They helped me through the process of registration. They first check...