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Hello, I am trying to learn celsius, and I have the formula for conversion but it will be difficult to convert this in my head without a calculator. Could anyone post the normal temperature range in celsius? Also what would be considered a fever in celsius? Any helpful links would be so appreciated! Thank you

I have been offered a .72 or a .68 position. About how many shifts biweekly would that amount to? They are a mix of 12's and 8's. I am not used to seeing positions displayed like this. Thanks!

I have a job offer right now and having such a hard time deciding about the job. I am a RN from the US and this will be my first RN job in Canada. It is an adult and pediatric PAR. I come from 2 years working in an adult ICU. I am a little worried about the orientation the employer is willing to offer-which is only 2 weeks. I have never worked with pediatrics as young as 2 days old and will be working days and nights ( with only one other RN). It is a huge move- and the employer did say if for some reason I didn't work out (after I have worked the 250 hours) my registration with the province would have to be cancelled. Could some PAR/PACU RN's share their thoughts about this? Especially regarding Peds PACU???? Thank you

Thank you all for the comments. I'd like to think I would do well and learn quickly but I am nervous about it. Partly because although I have worked in the US, this will be my first job in the Canadian system.

This particular PAR does Orthos, Pediatrics (as young as under 6 months old), GYN, Bowel, some Neuro, ENT, Urology, emergency trauma. They do not do any vascular surgeries, thoracic, or open heart. They seem to think 2 weeks is adequate for on the job training. I have absolutely no experience with PAR and no experience with pediatrics! Because I have no experience with PAR, it is hard for me to comprehend what is an adequate amount of training. When I trained to ICU, I had almost 12 weeks of orientation.

I have an interview coming up for the PAR unit. I do have some ICU background but have never worked in PAR. What are some questions that I should ask the manager during the interview? Also If any PAR RN's would like to share what a typical shift looks like and commonly used meds etc... that would be so helpful! Thank You! Also, when I spoke with them briefly, the manager said I would get only 3 weeks of training. Is this adequate?

Well as far as jobs on Vancouver Island- that is a really tough one. I have had calls from them, but it's like they are not really serious about hiring. I thought I had a job with them but when it came down to an actual start date, all communication came to a complete halt and the manager stopped returning my phone calls. I've run into this over and over with them.

Thanks, I just wanted to make sure as I am internationally educated and wanted to make sure that was correct. It does seem odd that a 0.56 would be benefited.

the employer stated that position is benefited. unless i am misunderstanding, this is what was stated to me; "it is a part time 0.56 position. but you may have the option of working full time hours as someone is on maternity leave. you still own the regular line accruing benefits etc, but you obtain the full tie hours from the temporary position. "

I have been offered a part time benefited position 0.56 with a health authority in Canada. Can anyone explain to me what a 0.56 would be entitled to? That is, if I work a 0.56 will I get all benefits? Will I need to pay a higher premium? How exactly does this work here in Canada? Thanks so much!!!!

I was wondering about Alberta as well. I don't want to go through Alberta RN registration if the job outlook isn't any better. I think it's about $500 to apply for Rn registration in Alberta.

Okay- long story short. I have residency in Ontario near the Michigan border. I am back and forth to Michigan for work and I currently work in an ICU. I cannot work in Ontario due to not having a baccalaureate in nursing. I registered with CRNBC in 2008 while I was waiting for my permanent residency in Canada. I already have taken the CRNE and need to just work the 250 hours for CRNBC for completion. And I am applying to jobs with my Ontario address.

Hello, I recently received permanent residency in Canada. I am from the U.S. and have been an RN for over 8 years and currently work in an ICU. I have been registered with CRNBC for quite some time, already have taken and passed the CRNE and only need to complete the 250 practice hours to obtain full licensing. I have applied to numerous RN positions ( 34 to be exact) all across BC and I can't seem to even land an interview. I am running out of time as I need to complete the 250 hours for CRNBC before December. Can someone give me insight or some help on my situation? And why are there so many casual positions? I have even applied to these just to get my foot in the door in a BC hospital- no luck here either. Is it because I am American, therefore U.S. trained and so they are not interested in hiring me? I am not applying as an international RN because I am a permanent resident of Canada. I just can't move yet because I don't have a job. Help

Hello, Here in the states most RN's have the option to get their higher nursing degrees online (ie ADN to BSN). I am wondering if Canadian RN's also have this option? Does it vary by province? Thanks.

Can someone explain what it is to be a "casual RN" in Canada? Can anyone share some experiences with being a casual RN? Do you get any benefits? Are you paid more? And generally speaking, do you get enough hours? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And why so many casuals in BC? The hospital I am applying to in BC has 87 RN positions, and 80 of those are " casual" yikes!!! Thank you!

Hello, I am a bit confused and was hoping that there are some Canadian RN's out there who could clear some things up for me. I have an Associate Degree in Nursing , obtained in the U.S. and have worked as an RN for 8 years, including ICU experience. I started the licensing process with CRNBC back in 2008. They reviewed my application and approved it, allowing me to sit for the CRNE. I took the CRNE in October 2009 and successfully passed it. Meanwhile I have been waiting for my permanent residency for Canada to be approved. My PR was approved a few months ago and now I am preparing to move to BC. However, I recently went to CRNBC's web site and saw that they require a baccalaureate degree in nursing ( 4 year degree) in order to be registered in BC. This wasn't the case back in 2008. When did this change? I am so upset that I did all this work and now won't be able to work in BC? Why would CRNBC approve my application and let me take the CRNE if I am not elgible to be registered to work in BC? Any input or suggestions would be very appreciated. Thank you!

I received my notice today from CRNBC yesterday and I passed too!

Does anyone know how long we have to wait to get our CRNE results?

Wow. What a test! It was nothing like the N-CLEX ( which I took 4 years ago). for some reason I thought the first book was harder than the second. I finished the second book rather quickly but the first, I was really sweating. The wording was really tricky and there were always two answers that I had to debate over. I debated over them until I was getting really confused. I just hoped and pray that I passed. Good luck to everyone!

I'm in the same boat with most of you. Except I don't have to fly to the exam- I get to drive ( Michigan --> Ontario) I am having a tough time with Mosby's 2nd edition.I am not scoring too well with the practice questions. But as I am reading your posts, I wonder if I should even be focusing on Mosby's? In feel like Mosby's set up verses CNA Prep guide are somewhat contradicting to each other. What I mean is the question setup are very different from each other. I studied the CNA Prep guide, and performed decently with the CRNE Online readiness test. I read the Code of Ethics and still need more reviewing with the competencies. But, I still feel very unprepared for this exam. I wonder what percentage of drug dosage and calc will be on the CRNE. Anyone ideas? Thanks and Good Luck to Everyone!

I understand that there may be questions on the CRNE in regards to Aboroginal culture. Could anyone share some information regarding the culture in regards to health care. What things should I be aware as a nurse in regards the the culture? Thanks

Upon studying for the CRNE I have come across some practice questions with the terminology "primary" and "tertiary" care. For example one question was regarding a person in Nunavut territory who had no access to tertiary care. Other questions will ask, is this an example of 1) primary care or 2) Tertiary etc.....

So primary being the client's main physician. Then secondary would be for example, the cardiologist. And tertiary the cardiovascular surgeon?

What is it meant by "primary" versus "tertiary" care? My perception is primary focuses on health promotion and prevention and tertiary is when the client has an active illness and requires intervention. Is this right?

I am a U.S RN preparing to take the CRNE in October. I have been reviewing the CRNE Prep guide and also Mosby's CR CRNE. I took the LEARN CRNE readiness test online and scored 80%. I am not sure if that is a good score or not. Or if it even gives a fair idea of how ready you are for the CRNE. Any advice?