RGN1

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  1. CPR, BCLS for CRNE

    RGN1 replied to rosetulip's topic in International Nursing

    Don't get too hung up on it, even if there is a CPR question ( & I don't even recall there being one in the Oct exam) it'll only be 1 of 290! Just remember those "ABC's" that's all!:-) They...

  2. Uk license expired

    RGN1 replied to Aviationurse's topic in International Nursing

    So that does mean that if you keep up your hours & training you'll be fine, which is what I was told. Mind you I've absolutely no desire or intention to come back to the UK!

  3. Uk license expired

    RGN1 replied to Aviationurse's topic in International Nursing

    When I left for Canada my NMC fees were due. I called them to ask if it would be necessary as I was leaving the country. I also asked what would happen should I want to come back in the future. They...

  4. need help with this crne exam!

    RGN1 replied to sheraz86's topic in International Nursing

    Despite that fact you will still be okay if you work through their questions, just be prepared for the feeling that you've been through the mill on the day! In Oct we all felt (well all those who took...

  5. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    Wouldn't be normal if you weren't worried! There's going to be ups & downs. Things you like & things you don't. Just stay cool & keep your eye on the bigger picture! Remind yourself why...

  6. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    Though they are wise to the risks & have a sign out book & if you don't get it back to them within 15 mins they call you & give you serious

  7. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    You too - see you in 2009 - you'll be just across the corridor from me so I'm sure we'll bump inot each other plenty of times! Especially when I come to steal your unit's bladder scanner! Have a safe...

  8. Merry Christmas

    RGN1 replied to honey75's topic in International Nursing

    Meryy Xmas everyone! I'm working the whole way through, though luckily on lates (15.15-23.30) so will be there for pressie opening. Plus side (aside from the double pay) is the 5 days off over New...

  9. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    It really does depend on what type of ward you're on & which hospital you're working in. The more acute the area the lower the ratio will likely be. You will work hard though, whatever the unit...

  10. Here we go again!

    RGN1 replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Pity you wiped it, even if it was a rant because I would never forgive myself if I let one of my patients get into a state like

  11. Here we go again!

    RGN1 replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Recently a fellow UK nurse of mine had her mother taken into hospital. The poor woman now has to have the district nurse round every day to dress the pressure sore she got on her heel because her TED...

  12. Nurses from UK in canada

    RGN1 replied to the31woman's topic in United Kingdom

    It's an issue - you're not really an RGN if you didn't cover paeds, maternity or psyche in your training - RGN (Registered general Nurse) was the title we were given after they ditched the SRN (State...

  13. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    All the best & let us know how things are going for

  14. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in Calgary & I'm really happy we made the move -despite the hunk of snow that's been dumped on us & the -40 with win-chill that we've had this past week! Oh & Edmonton is way colder...

  15. need help with this crne exam!

    RGN1 replied to sheraz86's topic in International Nursing

    As an IEN you will need to study more psyche-social issues. A&P won't matter one jot. It's not a very technical based exam. Lab values don't feature much either. There are a couple of maths...

  16. advice from u.k nurses in canada on relocation

    RGN1 replied to sabrino76's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with SD. My hubbie & I + 3 kids moved here in August. We just packed boxes (ok there were 65 said boxes) of personal items & kitchen stuff. No furniture. We found local prices good...

  17. registration in canada

    RGN1 replied to tps241180's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck, the process is fairly easy, takes a little time, so patience is a virtue! You need to decide which Province you want to go to as licenses are not transferable between the Provinces. The...

  18. Here we go again!

    RGN1 replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Am I the only one who feels sorry for this pt?? I found this article a very, very depressing read. She did say "some" nurses & it would have been nice for there to have been a counterbalance about...

  19. Nurse Jobs In Canada Questions

    RGN1 replied to gino_76ph's topic in Canada

    There's also plenty of us who've gone before to help you. I'm even in the same hospital you'll be coming to - so don't be afraid to ask for help! I'm really surprised at how settled I feel. I keep...

  20. Re: In another country...

    RGN1 replied to mishka2106's topic in International Nursing

    You can also check out www.britishexpats.com it's not as well moderated as this forum (be prepared for some "interesting" characters, comments & language) is but it really has a lot of very useful...

  21. Canada as a "Stepping Stone" to the US?

    RGN1 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in International Nursing

    Me too. I like the place, I like the nursing, I like the people. Nowhere is perfect but this'll do nicely. Thanks to the retrogression I found a nicer place to bring up my

  22. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

    RGN1 replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Nice

  23. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

    RGN1 replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    That's why I wanted to let people know that this info is not relevant now. The thread resurfaced at the top so didn't want the now innaccurate info to start filtering through;) Looking back at the...

  24. UK Immigration / recession discussion

    RGN1 replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    Well for me I couldn't wait out the retrogression! My move to Canada has been the best thing I've done in years! I didn't even have to take a pay cut! Even though right now I'm only being paid as a...

  25. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

    RGN1 replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    The point system is not really operational right now, so not the best route. It's best, easiest & by far the quickest, to get a job offer. You won't need a lawyer, it's not that confusing &...