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dishes BSN, RN

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  1. LPN programs in Calgary/Bridge programs to RN in Canada

    dishes replied to Beebop25's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @milan jimmy NNAS is for IENs who have not been assessed in the past, are you saying your education was only assessed for equivalence to PN not BSN in the past? Your starting point is to ask the...

  2. LPN programs in Calgary/Bridge programs to RN in Canada

    dishes replied to Beebop25's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Were you originally assessed by CARNA for RN and told you would need to do a bridging program? Did you receive a letter of direction advising you to take specific courses through Mount Royal College's...

  3. Is it a HIPAA violation?

    dishes replied to Stella_Blue's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Was the person murdered at your workplace? If not, than you violated their privacy as you identified them by name and that they were a patient in your facility at some point in

  4. Sioux Lookout

    dishes replied to GingerCrayons's topic in Canada

    It won't be your only opportunity, another opportunity is out there just keep applying everywhere, don't wait for employers to post positions, they may hire casual staff without advertising that they...

  5. Career Switch from Tech to Nursing - 29/m. Advice/Help! How to see what nursing is like?

    dishes replied to thadwise1's topic in General Nursing

    The screening and orientation process for volunteers is 1-2 months with most charitable and health care organizations, it is still worthwhile to commit to volunteering. Suggest you look at more than...

  6. How long to wait after reference check

    dishes replied to gene_gracea's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked your references if the employer contacted

  7. NNAS experience?

    dishes replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    @medray there are a variety of reasons for IENs to pursue becoming licensed in Canada, some are Canadian citizens who want to return and reunite with their family and friends, some are married to...

  8. Why isn't CPR included in basic educational classes?

    dishes replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a huge need to make CPR mandatory in elementary school, as dispatcher assisted CPR is common in North America. Dispatchers are able to instruct previously untrained bystanders with...

  9. I WOULD NOT recommend Brookdale

    dishes replied to Slyder's topic in School, College Programs

    Do not let all your 'years of hard work, time, sacrifice, frustration and all nighters' end in expulsion, send another email to your instructor apologizing for the email you sent earlier

  10. I WOULD NOT recommend Brookdale

    dishes replied to Slyder's topic in School, College Programs

    Why do you need credit for doing math conversions, vitals and med administration? all nurses need to be competent in these areas so that they can provide safe patient care. You are viewing the program...

  11. Sioux Lookout

    dishes replied to GingerCrayons's topic in Canada

    How important is work-life balance to you and your

  12. Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    dishes replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    What is the policy on storing alcohol at your facility? It is prudent to keep alcohol locked up on a unit, suggest you speak to your manager about your

  13. osce ( observational structured clinical examination)

    dishes replied to guppawan's topic in Nurse Registration

    There are private schools that offer OSCE prep courses, but it's buyer beware when comes to private schools. Schools that are not registered with the Ontario ministry of training, colleges and...

  14. High School senior with a few questions

    dishes replied to Andy1209's topic in Canada

    Why would a recent high school grad require an admission

  15. Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    dishes replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Is the alcohol obtained from the pharmacy? Have you asked the pharmacist about of potential interactions with the patient's medications? The pharmacist can explain the risks and benefits of giving...

  16. High School senior with a few questions

    dishes replied to Andy1209's topic in Canada

    Have you reviewed the current admission requirements for George Brown's RPN bridge to BScN program? PN students who are interested in bridging post graduation, should do their best to keep their GPA...

  17. What is like working on Hemodialysis?

    dishes replied to aldrich21's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There are several interesting articles on dialysis by nurses who work in the specialty, to find them, look at the yellow banner at the top of the page- click on specialties-click on...

  18. Overweight Healthcare Workers

    dishes replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP's appearance and attention grabbing title has made some assume the content of the video perpetuates myths about obesity, if you listen to video, the content is dispelling myths and explaining...

  19. Recent AA graduate from US wanting to move to Canada

    dishes replied to azizjaan's topic in Canada

    If you apply to NNAS with an associates education, you will be deemed not comparable to a Canadian baccalaureate and since NNAS only allows IENs to apply once, you will not be allowed to apply a...

  20. NNAS experience?

    dishes replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    I understand that it is nice for many people to speak in their first language during their lunch break, but it is not necessary during the IENCAP. If an applicant believes that it is essential that...

  21. NNAS experience?

    dishes replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    @RN_Pro, it doesn't matter that they were finished the OSCE, the candidates signed a document attesting they would not discuss or disclose exam content with others at any time, in any way even after...

  22. NNAS experience?

    dishes replied to jmariel's topic in Nurse Registration

    I imagine the warning was to help deter candidates from discussing the content of the clinical stations. It is just one more reason that confirms there is a need to reassess the current

  23. Looking for a Job after 3 years gap

    dishes replied to tindera's topic in General Nursing

    Any job that will help you survive and pay for a refresher course is a good job! In the meantime, you can refresh your nursing knowledge for free by doing the following; Check your public library for...

  24. Looking for a Job after 3 years gap

    dishes replied to tindera's topic in General Nursing

    Consider taking a refresher course that has both theory and a clinical placement. You can find a list of approved refresher programs on your BON

  25. No job market in canada

    dishes replied to Lornamorna's topic in Canada

    There is a need for experienced NPs in remote and isolated First Nations