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  1. NNAS experience?

    I am not sure if it's in letter format, but according to the jurisprudence exam information 'Once applicants have submitted their application form and fee, they will receive information about how to...
  2. NNAS experience?

    @yao-kae Do you have to do an English exam to do the rncompetencies program? If so, then those results exam will not expire for two years and you can use them as proof of English. Suggest you write...
  3. Ask if your manager and the hospital's risk manager can meet with you to discuss this situation. Explain to the risk manager that you do not think it looks good from a legal perspective to pull the...
  4. NNAS experience?

    No don't ask your employer to send your job description to CNO, wait until CNO sends you a letter advising you what your next steps are. Ditto for George Brown and the RN competencies program, you...
  5. Processing Time of Application CNO

    There isn't a one year deadline for the application process, your application will remain active. CNO may require you to undergo the IENCAP competency assessment through Touchstone institute. If so,...
  6. Processing Time of Application CNO

    The length of time it takes depends on how many applicants are in the que ahead of you. It's great that your nnas advisory report was ready only a month after they received everything, others have...
  7. NNAS experience?

    According to a poster on another thread, Kwantlen offers a 'nurse ready' program that includes practicing in the lab, it might help IENs who are preparing for the ncas to get on the right track with...
  8. RPN program @ humber college

    Ask the admissions staff at Humber if you get to choose when you do the test. To prepare for the exam buy or borrow the prep guide and start reviewing. In regards to learning chemistry, check if your...
  9. Occupational Health and nurses

    Look up cdc safe patient handling and mobility, NIOSH workplace, they caution having any weight limit because the research on weight limits was based on an ideal low risk situation for lifting a...
  10. Nurse in drug rehab

    The BON likely expects the employers who terminated her to be the ones who report her as the employers will have the paper work to support their allegations. Have you checked the BONs website? Are...
  11. NNAS experience?

    CNO does not require nurses to have worked a set amount of hours in the three year time period. If your eye clinic employer provides proof that you were employed as registered nurse while working in...
  12. Best floor for first nurses

    The best floor for new nurses is one that provides orientation and mentoring that is suitable for a novice level nurse. A supportive work environment allows novices to gain the knowledge, skill and...
  13. Have you looked on cdc.gov? There is information on misconceptions about seasonal flu and flu
  14. Terrified!!!

    If you have the time and money, take a chance and try, it's the only way you will know if nursing is a good career move for
  15. Am i potentially liable for this incident?

    I think your main question shows you lack an understanding of how medical legal cases work, to get a clearer idea you should discuss the case with your liability insurance provider. A liability...
  16. Am i potentially liable for this incident?

    You should speak to your liability insurance provider about your involvement, IMO you are culpable. It would be easy for a lawyer to find experts witnesses who could argue that a reasonable and...
  17. How to get a grant for improvements

    I believe you need to have at posted at least 15 quality posts before you have the ability to send
  18. Forged ACLS and possible suspension of license?

    I'd be very surprised if the the op is a physician, as most would know that this is a situation in which they need to seek legal advice, I think 'lawyer up and shut up' is a part of medical school's...
  19. How to get a grant for improvements

    It most likely has to be trialed in research before it can be considered for use as an alternative to the current treatment. Do you have any psychiatrists who are or have been clinical researchers? If...
  20. RPN to nurse practitioner

    Are you currently working as a RPN? if so, start by applying to RPN-BSN programs, once accepted continue to work while completing the BSN. After becoming licensed as a RN, try to gain acute care...
  21. CPNRE Exam Requirements

    Before you start school, I encourage you to do your due diligence regarding post grad job opportunities. Suggest you ask hospital human resource managers and RPN union reps about the barriers to...
  22. CPNRE Exam Requirements

    Suggest you look on RPNAO.org under careers What is a RPN? How do I become a RPN? Career conversations Career profiles You can also look on RNAO.org under New to Nursing for more information on
  23. CPNRE Exam Requirements

    A RPN has a community college two year diploma education and a RN has a 4 year university BSN degree. The scope of practice for RNs is greater than
  24. Forged ACLS and possible suspension of license?

    Suggest you speak to a lawyer familiar with nursing licensing issues, you can find one through the American association of nurse attorneys. Also, if it makes you feel any better, it seems like you are...
  25. CPNRE Exam Requirements

    No, I answered this in my first