SandBetweenMyToes

SandBetweenMyToes BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone writing CRNE for the 3rd time?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to lovelivelearn's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    These all sound like good resources, but you really need to put in a minimum of a couple hours a night for at least two months...that seems to be the minimum study time that all my classmates who...

  2. How to perform a Papanicolaou Test ?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to natalia13's topic in International Nursing

    I would phone the practice consultant at the CNO and ask that question directly. Nurse practitioners (RN ECs)are trained to do Pap tests. I have not heard of an RN doing them. Let the College of...

  3. Anyone writing CRNE for the 3rd time?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to lovelivelearn's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    What strategy have you used up till now? Perhaps if you are able to share that, we can make provide more constructive responses. How many hours are you putting in per day or week? What resources are...

  4. Is Athabascas BN program equivilant to a Bscn in Ontario

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to kitkat1967's topic in International Nursing

    I know Athabasca grads in Ontario. I agree...ask to speak to someone else at CNO. Then, when you get the correct information, record who you spoke to and the date and content of the call so that if...

  5. Most Competitive Resume

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SaraRN2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would contact the desired schools directly and ask what they value most in an applicant. Tell them you are gearing up to apply there in the future. Then, honestly tailor your resume application to...

  6. wanting to work in the states but dont know how to start organising self.

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious...are you specializing with your Masters (e.g. NP or CNS)? That may make a difference in your marketability. Good on you for doing your research in advance. I would first decide where...

  7. Christmas Nursing Songs

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to TheOldestNurseOnUnit's topic in General Nursing

    Soo funny...thanks for the

  8. New FNP Student, What Should I Expect?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I definitely agree with all of the above posts re: organization at the beginning, and also the Fitzgerald CDs. I wish I had had those cds at the very beginning. It takes roughly 14 hours to go...

  9. trying to find a job

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to newnnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Canada, to work as an NP, one must pass the CNPE, a national registration/licensing exam, similar to the AANP or ANCC. You would need to send your application and credentials to the college of...

  10. Boston college traditional MSN admission decision

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to lilaclady's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You guys are so lucky...you have THE Sister Callista Roy there. Wish I could do grad work with her as an advisor...how awesome would THAT be?? Best of luck to all of

  11. Is 6 month new hire probationary period excessive?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been reading that more companies are requiring a 6 month probationary period. A recent job offer I received has this in the offer. I wonder is this standard? I have never before had longer...

  12. Is 6 month new hire probationary period excessive?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I am in Canada, but we still need benefits. Our secondary insurance (private) covers essentials like prescription drugs, dental and other. I have been asking friends who are working locally,...

  13. Is 6 month new hire probationary period excessive?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From what I gather, the pay is the same, but no benefits until completion of 6 months. At that time, I would be credited with seniority back to the hire date. Agreement may be terminated during this...

  14. Job offer question

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have received a job offer from one of two interviews I recently went on. I have no details yet (they left a message on my cell). My question is how do I politely finesse this situation? I would...

  15. Any advice for your first NP job?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently searching for my first job. I have interviewed with one organization and have another lined up. I am feeling so stressed about the idea of taking that first job (presuming I get an...

  16. Did anyone write the CNPE yesterday?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just wondering if anyone wrote the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam yesterday (October 20, 2010). I am not looking to discuss content, as we have all signed a document stating we will not do that....

  17. Need an online statistics course

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not sure about the US, but in Canada, Athabasca offers stats online. Several of my classmates used that to fulfill the undergrad stats requirement (ours had to be be within the past 5 years, so...

  18. Why is there a nurse when you have a midwife with hospital birth?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In Canada, midwives are not nurses. They complete a 4 year baccalaureate leading to a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. They are a regulated profession, but have a defined scope of practice, just...

  19. Canadian trained NP -- US exam?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to DBain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Take a look at this other thread... Can NPs from US practice in Canada? - Nursing for

  20. Canadian trained NP -- US exam?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to DBain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When you say "foreign master's", I think it may matter which foreign country one trained in. I know many Canadian NPs who wrote the FNP in the US successfully. I also know US trained NPs who wrote...

  21. Can NPs from US practice in Canada?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to thenewguy8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    An American educated FNP must write and pass the RN(EC) (registered nurse in the extended class) exam in Canada in order to apply for registration as an NP in Canada. In order to apply to write the...

  22. Is Mandatory DNP by 2015 a Done Deal?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you all for your responses. So, to clarify, would it be accurate to say that the NP certification organizations (ANCC and AANP) will have the ultimate authority to change the educational...

  23. pocket reference guides

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trauma, That sounds quite handy. How do you protect that highly sensitive information, in case you lose your iPhone, or it is stolen?

  24. Gonorrhea

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to kagkat's topic in General Nursing

    PubMed is where I always

  25. Need Some Academic Advice (Primary Care NPs)

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to ChapterTwo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    nursecc 33, The Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program is delivered at 9 or 10 universities across Ontario. I do not believe U-T is one of them. U-T offers the Acute Care Adult...