ashschu

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1. Canadian to UK - recruiter and nursing focus questions

   ashschu posted a topic in UK

   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, advanced specialty in perinatal nursing, certified prac...

2. Job market still dire?

   ashschu replied to ashschu's topic in UK

   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 questioning my decisions However my urge to come t...

3. Job market still dire?

   ashschu posted a topic in UK

   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 searched the posts on here, and have been reading...

4. Overseas students for practicum/preceptorship?

   ashschu posted a topic in International

   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 placements? I would absolutely love to come over for my 2...

5. Canada to UK questions

   ashschu posted a topic in International

   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, but happened to be a victim of the recession as my...

6. Chem = DONE!

   ashschu replied to ashschu's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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 of your course, it'll be fine! Believe me, if I ca...

7. Chem = DONE!

   ashschu posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   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 school. Just checked my mark online and I got 85% f...

8. BC unis/colleges info

   ashschu replied to Caity3453's topic in International

   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 provincials and having a minimum GPA in certain c...

9. Clueless in BC

   ashschu replied to Atiyya's topic in International

   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 the mainland so hopefully it stands true to Abby as ...

10. Vancouver BC - What a beautiful city!

    ashschu replied to rninformatics's topic in International

    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 lucky on this side of Canada!! If you are ever in ...

11. Can You Clear Up My Confusion ?

    ashschu replied to CanCan's topic in International

    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 course. Notice how they say the courses will include...

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

    ashschu replied to Maleficent's topic in International

    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 couple of competitive entry courses for Fall 2010. Wh...

13. Saying a hello

    ashschu posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    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 program in Canada hoping to start in Fall 2009 or 2010....

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

    ashschu replied to Jeannai's topic in Pre-Nursing

    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 spot in my school of choice for Fall 2009. They g...

15. Vancouver Island school info needed

    ashschu posted a topic in International

    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 First of all, has anyone here completed the BScN at M...