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  1. How to interupt: X-Rays & EKG

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  2. How to interupt: X-Rays & EKG

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping for a website with actual 12 lead EKG's and various abnormal rhythms on it which I could learn from. All X-rays are on backlight - remember, I said rural hospital setting, we're old...

  3. Skilled Indepenent - 136

    X-treme replied to fejao's topic in International Nursing

    I'm from Canada and have also though of nursing on a visa in hope to obtain permanent residency. From other forums this is what I gathered. I'm still confused as to what visa to get. If your nursing...

  4. How much to rent?

    X-treme posted a topic in International Nursing

    What is the cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in QLSD and NSW? Also, can anyone provide any good websites for searching for apartments? I've been having one heck of a time trying to find a decent website...

  5. How much to rent?

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Is it better to purchase a townhouse/unit and pay the same mortgage price as you would rent? This way you wouldn't be wasitng

  6. Questions about moving from Canada to OZ

    X-treme posted a topic in International Nursing

    G'day mates :) In may of 2006 I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (registered nurse) from Ontario, Canada. I had travelled with my girlfriend to Brisbane for the month to visit...

  7. Questions about moving from Canada to OZ

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone provide answers to my last post? Also, how much is rent for an apartment for a 1 bedroom apt? I've Pm'd both of you, but have not heard back

  8. It's Official We are definitely short staffed

    X-treme replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    How long are the shifts normally? 8 or 12 hours? Do they vary by

  9. Questions about moving from Canada to OZ

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    see here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/visa-options-nurses.htm There are a number of different sub-categories for applying for residency, it seems. These include...

  10. It's Official We are definitely short staffed

    X-treme replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Tell me, when you work o/t or a double, are you getting paid time and half or

  11. Questions about moving from Canada to OZ

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    No better place actually:D MUCH easier to go for the temporary work visa and then apply for permanent residency. I am unsure about permanent residency but I know that if you intend to immigrate then...

  12. Salary for hospital management/administrators?

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    It's quite funny to see a R.N making over 100k a year. That's quite a bit of overtime :) Thanks for the help. The page was quite useful. What I don't understand is that if everyone making 100k+ is...

  13. Salary for hospital management/administrators?

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Can I ask her age and which city/town the hospital is near? I've only just graduated, but would like to work my way upwards as soon as I can. Thanks

  14. Total Cost of Masters Program?

    X-treme posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm from Canada and a Master's program typically ranges from 20-30k for the entire duration of your studies. I'm looking into taking an online masters program through the U.S, but don't quite follow...

  15. CRNE in oct

    X-treme replied to ellamae28's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I also received mine today. What a long wait! I assumed it would have been quicker than that. Almost 7

  16. Any RN's working in London, Ontario?

    X-treme replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    I do have a few more questions. At St. Joseph's, do you have the opportunity to pick up alot of overtime hours? Or are the units typically fully staffed? Here in Kitchener, on the medicine unit in...

  17. Oct. 2006 Exam!

    X-treme replied to alrightmate's topic in International Nursing

    I was told by a manager from my local hospital that she called 2 weeks ago and the CNO told her to expect results within 4-6 weeks. I'm nervous, but would really like them

  18. Oct. 2006 Exam!

    X-treme replied to alrightmate's topic in International Nursing

    I wrote in Ontario. I didn't find it 'too' bad. There was minimal on psych and maternity. Maybe 1 case study for psych and 3 for maternity. I found that there was alot of communication style questions...

  19. Crne August 2006

    X-treme replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    I'm from southern Ontario. I feel ready for this exam, however, tips are always helpful. My biggest area which I'm unsure of is primarily maternity, community (how to talk to individuals/groups when...

  20. Crne August 2006

    X-treme replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    Let me be the first to say, CONGRATS! It must be a great feeling. I've been following this thread, HOPING that you'd reply to say when you received your marks because I write Oct 11 (next week) and...

  21. What takes the CNRE so long to grade the exam?

    X-treme posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm perplexed at the fact that the CNRE takes almost 3 months to mark the exam. I'm even more confused when writers who take the exam in the 'odd' months (January, August, October) have to wait the...

  22. Crne ... Community Health Nursing

    X-treme replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    I've also heard the same. The two texts we used by Myer's and Stamler and Yui are very broad and don't directly answer specific areas that the CNRE may ask. Just as what the above poster stated,...

  23. Are nurses in OZ underpaid?

    X-treme posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello! I'm from Ontario, thinking of moving to Australia (Brisbane) and have been comparing nursing wages. Are nurses in Australia generally underpaid compared to other careers? Personally, I think...

  24. Canadian nurses thinking of moving to NC

    X-treme posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, Both my girlfriend and I have been to a nursing job fair a few weeks back here in Ontario and are having a difficult time deciding where we want to move. The Nash health care system was in...

  25. Travelling to Brisbane, what to do and see?

    X-treme posted a topic in International Nursing

    G'day! Both my girlfriend and I are travelling to Brisbane for the entire month of April to visit her mother (we're from Canada). Could anyone suggest affordable and fun attractions to see and do?...