NovaScotiabound replied to Highlandspirit's topic in International
I was the same as you when I was waiting. Once I knew that they had all the info from my employer/NMC/nursing school, I phoned them and they told me exactly when it would go before the panel (which was just a few days later) and the woman I spoke to ...
NovaScotiabound replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International
The problem with nurse training from 200 onwards is that the clinical experience varied quite a bit between colleges. There was not a requirement ot provide experience in all areas if you were doing the general branch, just a variety of experience. T...
NovaScotiabound replied to my bedroom's topic in International
Do you mean re-marking? The questions were multiple choice so they are either right or wrong. There is no room for the judgment of an examiner. The computer doesn't make judgments.
NovaScotiabound replied to my bedroom's topic in International
About half the people I met there were on their 2nd attempt. This has made me even more nervous as it feel like the failure rate is much higher than they quote
NovaScotiabound replied to my bedroom's topic in International
I am in the UK but moving to Canada next year. The prep guide can be purchased from the CNA see http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/ really it is just sample exam papers with explanations of the answers. It is a book with a CD so that you can practice the q...
NovaScotiabound replied to my bedroom's topic in International
I don't know if it is different for me as I am already qualified in the UK and I am applying for registration in Nova Scotia (CRNNS). However. I understand that I will get my results and will then have to apply for full registration and sent my fee. ...
NovaScotiabound replied to my bedroom's topic in International
It was 4 weeks ago today that we wrote it so results could be out any day. I'll tell you how it went after results day. It wasn't easy, but I trained in the UK and am applying for registration in Canada so its a long time since I took an exam. I just...
NovaScotiabound replied to daz2003's topic in CRNE
Whilst your nursing qualification may allow you to get to Canada via the SW route (approval of training transcripts and RN exam permitting), you may find that you cannot get there quickly via a work permit or PNP. The reason for this, according to th...
NovaScotiabound replied to soundbites21's topic in International
Just 2 papers as far as I know. I expect that it is just one of those pieces of terminology that relates to the US, I shouldn't worry too much, I am sure that one of the experts will clarify. I took mine on Oct 10th also - best wishes for your result...
NovaScotiabound replied to NovaScotiabound's topic in International
Thanks for the good wishes, its over now, just fingers crossed for the results. I hope everyone who took it did well. there appeared to be a number of people re-taking it after a June failure.
I am coming over to Halifax NS tomorrow to write the CRNE next week and I was wondering if anyone knew the times of the papers, breaks etc? I am trying to finalize my plans for the week, but because I am collecting all my info for the exam on Friday ...
NovaScotiabound replied to futurDOC's topic in International
I have been doing to PREP guide questions and I have done the online test. I average 75-82% with my answers, but you never can tell on the day,,,,different questions....exam pressure etc. Still, not long to wait now. I fly out on 4th and take it on 1...
NovaScotiabound replied to cheshirecat's topic in International
At my hospital full timers only get 4 tunics and only 2 pairs of trousers. We have to wash every day for the next day and there is not an option to have laundry done at work.
NovaScotiabound replied to futurDOC's topic in International
Mart, Did you work in Canada before sitting your exam? I am taking mine in October and when I do the questions in the prep guide I get tripped up by different terminologies, unfamiliar drug names etc. How much do you think I am disadvantaged by not w...