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  1. FAQ: The Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)

    RN_Canada replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Just to let you know that CRNE has undergone some changes for this year and the five year cycle for 2010 to 2015. Blueprint changes include: more emphasis on electronic communication and how the...

  2. who will need to undergo Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment

    RN_Canada replied to Believer3232's topic in International Nursing

    Just to let you know that CRNE has undergone some changes for this year and the five year cycle for 2010 to 2015. Blueprint changes include: more emphasis on electronic communication and how the...

  3. Nyc, USA RN working in Vancouver, Canada

    RN_Canada replied to chameleon's topic in International Nursing

    Starting salary in BC is just above $29 per hour and it maxes out at about $35. This is for the bottom level of responsibility which is direct care to patients and no responsibility for formal...

  4. Is 2-Year RN degree in US recognised in Canada as RN?

    RN_Canada replied to alicia09's topic in International Nursing

    In Canada we do not have any specified nurse to patient ratios that I am aware of. However, we do have Professional nursing standards that nurses (both RN and LPN) must meet so ratios are decided...

  5. Is 2-Year RN degree in US recognised in Canada as RN?

    RN_Canada replied to alicia09's topic in International Nursing

    It is unlikely that you can work as a registered nurse as a university degree is now required in all provinces. I believe Nunavut and the Northwest territories are moving to a degree requirement in...

  6. who will need to undergo Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment

    RN_Canada replied to Believer3232's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think there are any secrets with the SEC http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityStudies/Programs/IENAssessmentCentre/SECAssessment/index.htm...

  7. who will need to undergo Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment

    RN_Canada replied to Believer3232's topic in International Nursing

    Yes 5cats you have made a good point about the evidence that is needed. I believe this has been started. Also originally the SEC was set up for IEN's who were already working at nursing jobs in...

  8. who will need to undergo Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment

    RN_Canada replied to Believer3232's topic in International Nursing

    Just a quick reminder as to WHY the SEC was put in place in the first place. It was not put in place to create barriers to registration because Canada does not like foreigners. It was put in place...

  9. I would like to become a nurse!

    RN_Canada replied to dandymandy06's topic in General Students

    Please make sure you have fully investigated the requirements for a nursing license. In Canada you must have graduated from a recognized school of nursing in order to get a license. I am not sure...

  10. aus rn looking at working in alberta, canada

    RN_Canada replied to mickhing's topic in International Nursing

    The registration process for Alberta is the same as the rest of the provinces as the CRNE is a national exam. If you are eligible to take the exam and you pass it then you can usually work in any...

  11. SEC assessment ? A JOKE !!

    RN_Canada replied to dhatcher's topic in Immigration Advice

    Please bear in mind that the SEC was put in place because IEN's were entering the work force after passing the CRNE and obtaining a nursing license but a large number were not successful in the...

  12. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    RN_Canada replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    This attitude will get you into a lot of trouble. As I have posted many times in this thread the differences in scope of practice between the RN and LPN are not well understood. But there are...

  13. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    RN_Canada replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    You should not become a nurse: ...if you must have predictability in your life ...if you cannot embrace diversity of cultures and abilities ...if you cannot work hard through the rigors of university...

  14. Preparation for CRNE

    RN_Canada replied to ricquet's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    CRNE pass rates are about 95% for Canadian educated nurses. Internationally educated nurses have a lower pass rate usually in the 70% range . The lower pass rate for IEN might be a reflection of a...

  15. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    RN_Canada replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was very sincere in my question. A health care system is so much more than a hospital. I don't think anybody is suggesting that UHC automatically improves a health care system. Any system must...

  16. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    RN_Canada replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not getting this and I hear it a lot from the anti- publicly funded crowd.Just HOW will a universal health care system reduce my choices as I have never had this experience and in fact I have...

  17. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    RN_Canada replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    first off let me say that this type of open and forthright discussion is good and quite stimulating! yes - dr. brian day does not advocate for privatized health care - he is in support of a...

  18. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    RN_Canada replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oops , it would appear you are guilty of this as well. Privatized health care is illegal in Canada so I can hardly see how it is being promoted. The Canada Health Act stipulates that health care...

  19. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    RN_Canada replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    "lpns practice autonomously in alberta and are responsible for their practice. they work collaboratively with the health care team and can work independently in many settings. there are some...

  20. Preparation for CRNE

    RN_Canada replied to ricquet's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    There are only three books that can help you prepare for the CRNE that I am aware of: One has already been mentioned and that is the CRNE prep guide available on the Canadian Nurses Association...

  21. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    RN_Canada replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    That program would never be approved where I am and as person who does evaluations of curriculum I would never recommend a program for approval with this CI ratio ! CI ratio should not exceed 1:8 I...

  22. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    RN_Canada replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    .So what is the point then when the other nurse has to do it over again? Would it not just be easier to hand the phone over to the RN. LPN's can take telephone orders in my jurisdiction. Verbal...

  23. SEC assessment ? A JOKE !!

    RN_Canada replied to dhatcher's topic in Immigration Advice

    We belong to a labor union. It makes a big

  24. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    RN_Canada replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    You would not believe the discussion I have had with our regulatory body about this one! I do not think that a nurse can delegate nursing to a nurse. If it is nursing then it is not out of scope of...

  25. SEC assessment ? A JOKE !!

    RN_Canada replied to dhatcher's topic in Immigration Advice

    I didn't mean to imply that they make more than I do an annual basis. Thankfully university professors make more than a registered nurse at the top of the wage scale. Of course I am grossly...