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dishes BSN, RN

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  1. Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    dishes replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    The rule for community college applications is 5 choices of college/programmes, no more than 5 allowed, no more than 3 at one college. oops, we posted at the same time picimadar, I don't know why...

  2. Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    dishes replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    Take a chance apply for BScN programs, the most you will lose is $125.00 in application fees and you will gain the peace of mind. If you do not at least apply to the 2nd entry BScN programs, you will...

  3. Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    dishes replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked at Nippissings scholar practitioner program? You stay in Toronto for this program, it is very intensive, it might be worth applying

  4. Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    dishes replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    I'm confused about the 5 porgrams, is that because you are planning to apply to collaborative and PN

  5. An Open Letter to the ANCC

    dishes replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe it is because I am Canadian, but I don't understand why it would be the responsibility of a credntialing organization or any other professional nursing association to negotiate better salaries...

  6. Need help helping an unconfident nurse

    dishes replied to Aeterna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked with nurses who had similar behavour to what you describe, it turned out they had anxiety disorder. I found being supportive and letting them know I understood their level of anxiety was...

  7. An Open Letter to the ANCC

    dishes replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    re; where is the incentive to secure one's bsn if there is no economic benefit in doing so? my incentive to secure a post-diploma bscn was not based on a desire to earn more money day to day but...

  8. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    jan you are right the cno's answer to security questions is vague, seems like they are still hammering out the privacy issues. there is a slightly more detailed answer about the privacy concerns...

  9. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona Surprisingly, it doesn't look like there is a separate fee for the jurisprudence exam, it's not listed separately on the 2012 fee schedule and the jurisprudence exam starts in 2012, so if there...

  10. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    Jan As an Ontario nurse who has read hundreds of different communications from the CNO , I can say the tone in the letter is pretty typical of the CNO and the tone in their communication is a major...

  11. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    there were about twenty more posts on this thread that occurred between dec 14 and 24, but it seems they were lost when the system was updated. i would like to revive the discussion because i think...

  12. Any dialysis nurse out there?

    dishes replied to denisk's topic in International Nursing

    madwife posted an interesting article on american dialysis nursing, the stats will be different for canadian dialysis patients but I think the potential problems will be similar...

  13. Doctors without Borders Experience

    dishes replied to 0msce's topic in International Nursing

    For advice on planning a career in international nursing, I recommend you network with nurses who have international nursing experience. You can do this by joining special interest groups while you...

  14. Psychiatric nursing advice (canadian nurses)

    dishes replied to denisk's topic in International Nursing

    I think, based on recent media reports about suicide prevention and anti-bullying, that there will be more public awareness about youths and mental health and as a result there may be more mental...

  15. Psychiatric nursing advice (canadian nurses)

    dishes replied to denisk's topic in International Nursing

    There are mental health first aid workshops available http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/MentalHealthFirstAid.aspx consider volunteering with a non-profit organization that promotes...

  16. Psychiatric nursing advice (canadian nurses)

    dishes replied to denisk's topic in International Nursing

    Are you in Ontario? http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/continuing-education/mental-health-nursing.html http://www.durhamcollege.ca/programs/addictions-and-mental-health/ Also, consider joining RNAO's special...

  17. Psychiatric nursing advice (canadian nurses)

    dishes replied to denisk's topic in International Nursing

    Have you searched using Google? Search mental health certificate programs for the province in which you live and you should find what you are looking for, for example, a search of Ontario programs,...

  18. Websites on drug desensitizing

    dishes replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Is this what you are looking for?

  19. Canadian nurse trying to work in U.S

    dishes replied to Abbachri's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of attitude shows a false sense of entitlement and may alienate American

  20. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona Based on their media release, I think the media contacts at NSCBN are not very politically astute. Agree with you that it is never a good thing when one company has a monopoly on the market,...

  21. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    gailtan To answer your questions 1. The provincial regulatory bodies are completely aware of the decision, they are the ones who made it. 2. The provincial regulators will be overseeing the exam...

  22. Hygiene disaster areas

    dishes replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    You can remove dirt without vigorous scrubbing by using oil but the residue can make it difficult to stick something to the skin

  23. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

    dishes replied to gailtan's topic in International Nursing

    I think the CNA is disappointed that the provincial regulating bodies awarded the contract to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing instead of Assessment Strategies Inc. The CNA are claiming...

  24. Nursing or Occupational Therapy?

    dishes replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    This question has been asked before so I've copied my answer from a previous thread. In addition to a different skill set, nurses have a diffrent work schedule and patient assignment than occupational...

  25. Need Help Finding a Canadian Job

    dishes replied to ngozichukwu ivare's topic in International Nursing

    ngozichukwu I understood your post differently from Jan, my understanding is that you are currently living in Ontario and have applied for jobs in Newfoundland. I base this on the fact that...