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  1. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

    lilmisswongy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there RNs. I am an Aussie trained nurse, currently booked in and studying for the February 2009 CRNE in Vancouver. I have a job offer from a Vancouver hospital, commencing March 2009. Would it be...

  2. Wants to purchase CNA crne prep guide from abroad

    lilmisswongy replied to aelsa3's topic in International Nursing

    hi aelsa3 I am an internationally educated nurse that just sat the Feb 2009 CRNE. I used Lippincott's 2008 CRNE Prep Guide. However I would certainly highly recommend CNA's CRNE Prep Guide. I used the...

  3. Registering for CRNE

    lilmisswongy replied to NewGradRN2007's topic in International Nursing

    After I posted all the necessary paperwork to CRNBC, it took me approximately 6 weeks to receive a BC file number. (I live in Australia). It then took another 8 weeks after I received my BC file...

  4. Nurses in Vancouver,which hospital?

    lilmisswongy replied to angel Ann's topic in International Nursing

    christie_DM, Not sure if it were Vancouver you were specifically thinking of relocating to, but I used http://www.nursevancouver.com It enabled me to access all the main health authorities. I chose...

  5. Nurses in Vancouver,which hospital?

    lilmisswongy replied to angel Ann's topic in International Nursing

    According to the Provincial Collective Agreement between health employers association of BC and Nurses' Bargaining Association, full-time Registered Nurses Level 1 First year to Level 1 Ninth year...

  6. CRNE feb 2009

    lilmisswongy replied to ol221's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I assume that this is because of the enclosed A4 sized CRNE Completion Certificate which cannot be folded to fit inside a regular business

  7. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there Patriven Don't be scared! It's not a life and death situation! :redpinkhe Whenever I was worried or stressed out to the max, I had to step back and put things in perspective. Whilst I was...

  8. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all! I can now answer the question that I posed in the first entry of this very discussion. I was originally wondering if, as an International Educated Nurse (IEN) whether I would need to work...

  9. CRNE feb 2009

    lilmisswongy replied to ol221's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi there all! I live in downtown Vancouver, BC and just received my PASS results. I burst into tears of joy! Results arrived exactly 5 wks and 2 days after the CRNE, an extremely painful wait. I...

  10. 1yr grad IE RN just got news I cant get a job in B.C.

    lilmisswongy replied to Susan to Vanc's topic in International Nursing

    woo hoo! Congratulations! Now let us both PASS that dreaded CRNE. You scoring employment in Canada after one year as a Graduate Nurse in your home country might make other IEN's hopeful when it...

  11. temporary(supervised )nursing job seeker

    lilmisswongy replied to cruzanita's topic in International Nursing

    in response to cruzanita's above post.... Hi there I am not in Vancouver right now. I am still in Australia, waiting to leave very soon to head to Canada for the 4 Feb CRNE. I start employment March...

  12. Crne feb 2009 exam

    lilmisswongy replied to Ymanuel's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all! I received 73% on the CNA online readiness test. I was disappointed. I should have done better! I was aiming to spend no more than 60 seconds on each question, because I know that time is of...

  13. Crne feb 2009 exam

    lilmisswongy replied to Ymanuel's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Thanks! I may need a bit of luck! I am studying with 2000 3rd ed. CNA CRNE prep guide, 2005 4th ed. CNA CRNE prep guide and 2009 Lippincott CRNE prep guide. After reading many posts praising it,...

  14. Crne feb 2009 exam

    lilmisswongy replied to Ymanuel's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there all. I am an Aussie trained RN also sitting the 4 Feb '09 CRNE. I, too, am incredibly nervous. What is making me more nervous is that I have not yet worked in a Canadian health system....

  15. How to become RN in British Columbia?

    lilmisswongy replied to mikes511's topic in Immigration Advice

    hi there nurses, i have been asked by george76 (registered user) to share my application timeline in this particular forum. i'll follow breech's layout. may 2007: first application with crnbc may...

  16. temporary(supervised )nursing job seeker

    lilmisswongy replied to cruzanita's topic in International Nursing

    Hey there check out www.nursevancouver.com, the website that helped me receive an employment offer. This website enables you to apply and choose your top three health authorities with which you prefer...

  17. CRNE: book advice

    lilmisswongy replied to rosetulip's topic in International Nursing

    " Where can I download " compendium of Standards " ? " Each registering body should have their own. I downloaded :

  18. CRNE: book advice

    lilmisswongy replied to rosetulip's topic in International Nursing

    This month I purchased the Lippincott CRNE prep guide to study for the Feb 2009 CRNE. I quite like the book myself, it's layout and rationales. The only thing is that Lippincott guide only provides...

  19. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    from theSeeker: "Well if you need any help with studying, I have a copy of most of the notes that have been handed to me so I'll be happy to email you what I have." Dear TheSeeker: Thanks for...

  20. Working in Canada BEFORE sitting CRNE?

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all Thanks for your responses! Keep them coming! I could start work in March 2009, then sit the June 2009 exam. My issue is it would be my last and only chance to sit the exam if I did it june,...

  21. questions about JOBS/AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER, BC

    lilmisswongy posted a topic in International Nursing

    HI THERE, I am an Aussie trained ICU registered nurse whom is sitting the CRNE feb 2009. Apart from Geneva Health and Health Staff Professionals, does any one know any other nursing agencies that...

  22. questions about JOBS/AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER, BC

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    thanks for letting us know davkelnice! I applied with www.nursevancouver.com I have received notice of eligibility with crnbc thankfully. an automated from nursevancouver I received , after I...

  23. time it takes to receive CRNE results

    lilmisswongy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi nurses... From people's experiences, how long does it take to receive the exam results? The website http://www.cna-nurses.ca says 4 to 8 weeks, is this accurate? By the time I sit the exam I will...

  24. questions about JOBS/AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER, BC

    lilmisswongy replied to lilmisswongy's topic in International Nursing

    hey all thanks for your responses! I found a useful website that recruits on behalf of all the major B.C health organisations (providence, fraser, provincial and vancouver coastal)...