RGN1

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  1. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    We all knew before we even took the exam that the results take a while, they tell you so on the website, so why is it such a surprise to everyone? It takes longer because it's a paper & pencil...

  2. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm in no hurry to get

  3. CRNE question

    RGN1 replied to Holyhell's topic in International Nursing

    It would be hell on earth if we didn't have a unit clerk for sure! We have ours right through from early morning to very late night & they're a blessing! We also have pretty good pharmacy, X-ray...

  4. Canadian RN exam

    RGN1 replied to bullseye's topic in International Nursing

    N-CLEX has definite "rules" which, if you follow them, can really help you get to the right answer. CRNE most definitely doesn't - there are no real strategies you can employ, you just have to trust...

  5. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    This is exactly our point - when we trained we had to complete each unit on the ward, the training was practical, as well as theoretical. By the time we came to our last year we were pretty much able...

  6. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    :eek:

  7. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Jan you are soooooooo right! The same is happening in the UK - soon they'll be turning out nurses who have no clue as to what to do when it comes to looking after a real patient! Tell a lie - they...

  8. CRNE question

    RGN1 replied to Holyhell's topic in International Nursing

    Nursing is pretty hard the world over, the stresses are just weighted differently. The pay here is better in comparison to the costs of living than I got in London, England & I really do like my...

  9. CRNE question

    RGN1 replied to Holyhell's topic in International Nursing

    I'm FT & am just finishing a set of 6 evenings, straight & I'm exhausted but I've also had a cold this week into the bargain. We have IEN's who are on less than FT & they are still covered...

  10. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Jan's nicely answered the scrubs question - I have got most of mine from Marks (where I also picked up my very comfortable shoes) but I did get one set from a small shop right near the hospital - for...

  11. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Yes, nursing is busy, busy for sure, wherever you

  12. Canadian RN exam

    RGN1 replied to bullseye's topic in International Nursing

    Very different now. Much more psyche social, very varied & not all situational. The CNA book & on-line test is the closest but the questions were way trickier than anything they dished up! In...

  13. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Not the case at all, besides the exams are weighted, so the pass mark will vary according to how the paper was for those taking it. Some papers will end up with a higher pass mark than others - hence...

  14. CRNE question

    RGN1 replied to Holyhell's topic in International Nursing

    You can sit the CRNE at a time to suit you in Alberta (although I think it has to be within your 1st year) I can't speak for other provinces. As Jan said, it's only sat 3 times a year so you don't get...

  15. nurse talking on phone..

    RGN1 replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    You & me both, if it's an emergency my family can ring the

  16. Off topic...Weather

    RGN1 replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Well I'm in Calgary now & it's 70F & bright sun!!!! :weatherhot2: Jealous

  17. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Actually it's really warm today, as it was yesterday. It's 11.14am & my deck is already at 70F! It turns a litle colder for tomorrow thru Friday then the temp gets back up for the weekend. Even...

  18. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Join the rest of us!! I haven't spoken to 1 person who felt the exam was okay for them. 4 of us on my unit took it & we all think we failed, I spoke to a grad nurse the other day who said all 40...

  19. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    I'm sure!! :) Go on rub it in a little more - To think if my original plans had worked out I'd be wishing the same - NOT!!! Mind you the views of the mountains are truly beautiful & the sky is...

  20. please help

    RGN1 replied to tsujitha77's topic in International Nursing

    You can get Mosby CRNE Prep from Amazon.ca, lippincott are bringing out their version in November, I think. personally I found Mosby too much like N-CLEX but others said they thought it was good. I...

  21. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    So many people have said that to me - I guess it must be true! Either that or you're all in on a horrid joke! Of course all this warmth is due to end........on my day

  22. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    What's rain? I haven't seen any of that for such a long time I've forgotten what it looks like!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: :weathersunsmall: OK I know - come Jan-March when we're well in the minus's you'll...

  23. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    RGN1 replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I have done N-CLEX & the 2 exams are so far apart that that just isn't the case. CRNE is tricky & psyche-social, N-CLEX is very technical, you have to really know your stuff & learn the...

  24. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Hey Ibs - I have replied to one or two threads you've written in & sent a PM or 2 - I guess it's been longer than I thought. Today was beautiful in Calgary - the mornings & nights are colder...

  25. Thinking twice before moving to Calgary from UK

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in Canada

    Thanks, I'll be sure to look up allexperts! We're all very happy & pleased we made the move still. Especially my 16 yr old male -who seems to be a hit with the High School girls. Guess the accent...