RGN1

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  1. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Wow - that's really tough on the more senior staff!! Lets hope they manage to attract some more experienced staff from outside for you. Mind you with what you say about management, keeping them might...

  2. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Oh they have a plan alright, they are just choosing not to share it. They are laying the foundations though by trying to divide nurses & public opinion first! I hope it doesn't work, I don't know...

  3. Title used for "Quality Assurance Nurse" in Canada

    RGN1 replied to angel81's topic in International Nursing

    How does the pay compare to your cost of living though? The reason the "west" seems so well paid is because it's really, really expensive to live

  4. CRNE 7th october

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

    Mosby is closer in question style to N-CLEX (yes I am talking CRNE version) in my opinion. However, it's very good for reviewing content. The CNA book has exactly the style of question that are in the...

  5. canadian nurses and rights

    RGN1 replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    NOt even a nurse yet & already pushing your viewpoint!!? I've been a nurse 12 years & have never had to be party to abortion (even during my training) however, I nurse the pt & not the...

  6. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Yes - I challenge "Duck-it" to come & spend a shift on my unit & see how many coffee breaks & tea breaks & lunch breaks and so on HE

  7. Title used for "Quality Assurance Nurse" in Canada

    RGN1 replied to angel81's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, affects new grads & IENs I believe. Just means that I'll be stuck on my unit forever because it won't be long before every job description reads degree required! As for the bed closures -...

  8. Title used for "Quality Assurance Nurse" in Canada

    RGN1 replied to angel81's topic in International Nursing

    Come some time in 2010 (Jan maybe knows the exact month) only degree level nurses will be accepted in Alberta too. So the clock is ticking for us old fashioned trained nurses (although those already...

  9. Scared to work as a RN

    RGN1 replied to sinawahi's topic in International Nursing

    It's common for many European based nurses not to take bloods, listen to breath or bowel sounds etc, our scope of practice is different. We do lots of things but not those, as a rule. Don't worry, if...

  10. Canadian RN Exam Results

    RGN1 replied to kathlene07's topic in International Nursing

    You should have a good read of the "stickies" in the International & regional forums. Also do a thread search for your topic - but be VERY aware of the dates that the threads were written because...

  11. patients ascoation reports

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    Although I have left the UK (a year now) I get sad & angry when I read the press reports about poor care in the NHS. NO-ONE ever seems to mention the stupid workloads & huge amount of...

  12. Canadian RN Exam Results

    RGN1 replied to kathlene07's topic in International Nursing

    I know that the UK (& possibly Australia & NZ too) doesn't have an equivalent to the CRNE or N-CLEX & that's why it's "accepted.' I use the inverted comma because you still have to...

  13. Internationally Trained Degree Nurse - unable to pass CRNE

    RGN1 replied to tld1904's topic in International Nursing

    Passing CRNE is as much about learning the skills for multiple choice as it is about nursing. In the UK we don't (or didn't - I can't speak for now) really do very much multiple choice exams &...

  14. who will need to undergo Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment

    RGN1 replied to Believer3232's topic in International Nursing

    As an IEN who has successfully made the transition into Canadian nursing (celebrating my "Canniversary" today! ONE YEAR HERE!) I think it's really important for any country employing foreign nurses to...

  15. CRNE 7th october

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

    The UK style of nursing suits the CRNE well, we have the same psyche-social lean that they do. The CNA book is the best for practice, any of the others will do for contect. There's a lot of community...

  16. To all UK nurses who have or are planning to go to the USA

    RGN1 replied to BennyBear's topic in International Nursing

    Not as long winded as the retrogression that's been affecting our greencard applications since 2005!! It's easy enough to do the paperwork off your own back but unless you have a spouse whose from the...

  17. RCN has adopted a neutral stance on assisted suicide...

    RGN1 replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in International Nursing

    What the RCN sit on the fence, how amazing!! Well I

  18. New grad feeling overwhelmed - my thoughts

    RGN1 replied to b3dorca's topic in International Nursing

    There are days when even an experienced nurse can feel overwhelmed. As long as you have supportive colleagues you will be fine! Have confidence in yourself & don't try to be "super nurse" s/he...

  19. Immigrate to Canada: Do I need an agency?

    RGN1 replied to nursemich's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Alberta so I'm not really au fait with Ontario rules. You will have to check out their website. For Alberta I got my work permit after I had my job offer. However, as an IEN here you can...

  20. Is canada in recession/ nurses on hold?

    RGN1 replied to speedo's topic in International Nursing

    Unless they've changed the contract it reads that the position is permanent as long as the nurse keeps their work permit current. Once you have been working fpr 3 months you can apply for the PNP for...

  21. Is canada in recession/ nurses on hold?

    RGN1 replied to speedo's topic in International Nursing

    Just to update you on the Alberta front they are honoring all job offers made to IENs already, just not recruiting new ones. Therefore, if you're already in the pipeline you'll be

  22. How much difference in preparation for nclex and crne?

    RGN1 replied to minikaush's topic in International Nursing

    Just to return to the original post (not that I don't agree with the above) the CRNE is soooooo different from N-CLEX (I've passed both) that it's not worth spending money to study one if you're...

  23. NMC registration can I cancel and get a refund?

    RGN1 replied to KING ARTHUR's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with the above post. It will probably be a good thing to have this years registration with the NMC. I didn't renew mine (it was due the day we left) but I was on tenderhooks until I passed the...

  24. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    RGN1 replied to CanuckStudent's topic in International Nursing

    There are some very acute units at Foothills - I can guarantee you will not get bored! Watch for LPN postings for units 102, 37, 36, 71, 112, 111 for

  25. giving report to rude nurses

    RGN1 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would have just gone home & left her my