ashschu

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1. Canadian to UK - recruiter and nursing focus questions

   ashschu posted a topic in United Kingdom

   Hi all, Looking for some information re: nurse recruiters in the UK, and the likelihood of being able to work in my “chosen” area of nursing. Background: I am a Canadian with 4yr nursing degree,...

2. Job market still dire?

   ashschu replied to ashschu's topic in United Kingdom

   Well, I hate to say it but I'm not surprised by these responses... The step down in pay and the fact that RNs aren't all that well respected/supported over in the UK have been the points that have me...

3. Job market still dire?

   ashschu posted a topic in United Kingdom

   Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone could give me an update on the job market in the UK? I know that things have been tough with the NHS of late - but are things still as dire on hiring front? (I have...

4. Overseas students for practicum/preceptorship?

   ashschu posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hello all, I am a nursing student in Canada currently in my second year of my degree. I'm wondering if any nurses in the UK know if your hospitals accept students from overseas for practicum...

5. Canada to UK questions

   ashschu posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi there, I am a nursing student in Canada currently finishing up my 1st year of a four year BSN degree. I absolutely adore England and a couple of years ago I moved there hoping to make a go of it,...

6. Chem = DONE!

   ashschu replied to ashschu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Don't even get me started on the Mole! I just barely started to get it at 8pm the night before my final. It nearly killed me! We only got 2 weeks on it too, very stressful! Good luck on the last half...

7. Chem = DONE!

   ashschu posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I just finished my Chem final for the spring semester and had to share my joy with some people who I know will appreciate it! I took a 7 week intensive Chem course to satisfy the prereqs for nursing...

8. BC unis/colleges info

   ashschu replied to Caity3453's topic in International Nursing

   As far as I know all colleges/unis will accept students in to a nursing program straight out of HS as long as they meet the entry requirements. For Unis this usually means writing a certain amount of...

9. Clueless in BC

   ashschu replied to Atiyya's topic in International Nursing

   I'm not sure how things are done in Abbotsford, but I can pass on some info that I have found in my hunting. I'm focusing on school on Van Isl (where I live) but I have inquired at colleges/unis on...

10. Vancouver BC - What a beautiful city!

    ashschu replied to rninformatics's topic in International Nursing

    Definitely a beautiful city!!! I have seen MANY large cities around the world and Vancouver is by far my favourite!!! I am so glad that I live within an easy visit to the mainland, we are definitely...

11. Can You Clear Up My Confusion ?

    ashschu replied to CanCan's topic in International Nursing

    From what I can understand they are saying you need three first year courses which in this case I am taking to mean two semesters of one course. One Fall and one Winter course will = one first year...

12. Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students Fall 2009!!!

    ashschu replied to Maleficent's topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am doing my pre-reqs right now and over the spring. I'm accepted on the waitlist for a program on Vancouver Island (if I meet my pre-reqs of course) but am also going to apply for a...

13. Saying a hello

    ashschu posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone. Just wanted to pop in and say hello as I am new (again) to the forums. I didn't see an "introduction" thread anywhere so I figured I'd start one myself! lol I am applying to a BScN...

14. Anyone waiting to apply for a 2008 start!!!

    ashschu replied to Jeannai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am waiting for Fall 2008. Application is from Nov 15/07 - Feb 28/08. I am assuming that I will be anxiously waiting for a letter come May of 2008! As long as I make my pre reqs I am guaranteed a...

15. Vancouver Island school info needed

    ashschu posted a topic in International Nursing

    If anyone can help, it'd be great! I am looking into starting my BScN in the next two years and was wondering if anyone has any info or opinions on some of the schools and options I was looking at...