RGN1

RGN1

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  1. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    Why would you want to prepare for N-CLEX???? This exam is for working as an RN in Canada & has nothing to do with the USA

  2. Nurses from UK in canada

    RGN1 replied to the31woman's topic in United Kingdom

    HI, I moved recently to Canada (Alberta) from the UK & from initial impressions I think the health service here does a good job on the whole. I'm not saying it's problem free (what health service...

  3. Canadian RN exam

    RGN1 replied to bullseye's topic in International Nursing

    The CNA book is the closest but there's not a lot of good stuff out there to be honest. If you have trouble getting hold of a copy try the on-line store at Queens University Ontario. Nothing out there...

  4. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    Yes - the 1st book for me was brutal too -I sooooooo hear you!!! Fingers crossed for all of us

  5. help.. help.. help.. please..

    RGN1 replied to behmarz's topic in International Nursing

    Also it seems that i Unless they're from the UK - when they can have 5 pt's, administer everything & cope!! Also it seems that if you're an International nurse you can still work as a grad nurse...

  6. Help! Stressed coming to Calgary from United Kingdom

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    Wasn't that exam horrid? I thought it was the Nastiest thing I've EVER done!! I'm thinking of moving from hospital to community based nursing asap - the shifts are horrible - you seem to get all...

  7. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    I found book 1 harder but I know that there were different books given out. Book 2 was my better one but maybe you got my book 1 as your book 2!! I'm already beating my head over questions I know I...

  8. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    I agree - the readiness test is NOT a good indicator for the exam. I thought it was the most gruelling day I've ever had in my life. The test was really hard - sooooo many answers came down to 50-50's...

  9. Accucheck procedure

    RGN1 replied to tiggertoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have yet to find a glucometer manufacturere that DOES recommend alcohol wipes - aside from the "drying out" issue they can interfere with the results because alcohol wipes contain trace sugars,...

  10. update on UK TO USA

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Did old fashioned RGN - got to approved I-140 without an agency & still have a job awaiting in Tampa (at least I think so!) However, retrogression scuppered the plans so decided on Canada - took 8...

  11. Cpr

    RGN1 replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    :chuckle

  12. international autosource

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Hey - forget the USA - come to Canada - only takes 8 months from start to finish! Oh - & if you go to Alberta you don't even have to re-sit your driving test - just $30 & your UK license is...

  13. Cpr

    RGN1 replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Yup, my dominant hand is on top too! I tried the other way & couldn't do effective compressions - besides when the adrenaline hits in a full on, real situation you'll just do whatever, without...

  14. go2canada

    RGN1 replied to cyberfanatic's topic in Canada

    Does the quality of the learning not get found out when CARNA goes trough the credentials then? Just interested? They take long

  15. Have you tried nurses2canada.net

    RGN1 replied to gel_18's topic in International Nursing

    I'll tell you once I pass! I have the exam on 8th Oct. The CNA prep book is the best - also you can take their on-line readiness test before hand. N-CLEX (which I have) is way more techincal based,...

  16. go2canada

    RGN1 replied to cyberfanatic's topic in Canada

    I don't understand an RN wanting to work as an LPN? You can work as a grad nurse in Alberta until you pass CRNE. Just look at the CARNA website for details. I can't comment about Phillipino training...

  17. go2canada

    RGN1 replied to cyberfanatic's topic in Canada

    Happy to help if needed! SD is correct, I did it without an agency or lawyer/concultant of any type & it took me 8 months altogether. It may take longer if you're from a country which requires an...

  18. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    OK so I took the CNA readiness test today & got 83% - they state past passing rates for the exam as 59-68%, although they disclaimer that rate for future tests. So I figure that if I keep my head...

  19. Has any MUSLIM registered nurse encounter some discrimination in the US/Canada?

    RGN1 replied to cocoy2go's topic in International Nursing

    I disagree - besides you can't even get into the USA as a nurse right now because of retrogression. Canada is great & at least you won't be one major illness away from possible bankruptcy here :-D...

  20. Have you tried nurses2canada.net

    RGN1 replied to gel_18's topic in International Nursing

    All I can do is totally re-iterate the advice Silverdragon has already told you. 1) YOU DO NOT NEED AN AGENCY!!!!!!! 2) Yes it costs for Visa processing etc but it's not too bad because you can come...

  21. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    As I said before I'm going to take it Tuesday, it is a chance to try more questions & they are ones that have actually appeared on past papers, so it has to be worth it in my

  22. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    Hehe - I clocked that from the practice questions - I LOVED the "correct" response to a pt who becomes angry & refuses to have his dialysis: Apparently we all should say: "I sense that you're...

  23. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    Looks like we'll all be meeting, bleary eyed at 07.20 on the 8th then!! I heard we'll be hanging around for an hour while they process us - so be prepared! I got my permit Tuesday too. I haven't been...

  24. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

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

    I'm getting nervous too! I'm writing at Calgary, how about

  25. October 2008 VB

    RGN1 replied to rkm's topic in International Nursing

    Who cares? I like Canada The big fat "U" could remain & save me having to tell hubbie I don't want to go to Florida anymore! Of course this statement is pre-winter! Lets see how I feel by the...