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  1. Buying CRNE prep guides early on in the program

    petethecanuck replied to lemidora's topic in International Nursing

    The earliest the CRNE can have any changes to it's format is June 2015; well before you graduate in two years time. see: http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/nursing/rnexam/default_e.aspx As such, if you...

  2. Canadian RN exam 2011

    petethecanuck replied to Ryersonnursing2011's topic in International Nursing

    http://labtestsonline.org/ For all your lab work queries.

  3. CRNE Oct. 5, 2011

    petethecanuck replied to MattJoey's topic in Canada

    People actually fork over $950.00 for a one week "review" course? That's over 30% more then what I pay for a full semester course here at the U of C. Anyhow, in addition to what Ryersonnursing2011...

  4. CRNE Oct. 5, 2011

    petethecanuck replied to MattJoey's topic in Canada

    Check out the PRIMED review course. http://www.primededucation.ca/ For Toronto it's about

  5. University of Calgary

    petethecanuck replied to CharmedJ7's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @ Grace Yeah the 20 month program was a meat grinder. For instance, we just finished up our senior 4th year course: Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice (42 hour block course), in only 7 days. I...

  6. University of Calgary

    petethecanuck replied to CharmedJ7's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm in the "last" BNAT class, Jan 2010 entry and can only speak to the old accelerated program. GPA admission was pretty competitive, (> 3.0 for sure) in my class with about 45 seats. For the...

  7. please give me any informations(goods & bads) about BCIT, UBC and Langara

    petethecanuck replied to moneylover's topic in International Nursing

    There is no co-op in nursing school. You can undergrad. Info for BC can be found here: https://www.crnbc.ca/Registration/EmployedStudentNurse/Pages/Default.aspx Nursing school is VERY competitive,...

  8. 2-years programs in canadian universities

    petethecanuck replied to rs76's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Both the U of C and U of A offer 2 year programs U of C: http://nursing.ucalgary.ca/undergradprogram/bn-degreeholder U of A:...

  9. Taking a specialty course after graduating with a BSN

    petethecanuck replied to whichone'spink's topic in International Nursing

    Well before you can do anything you'll need to write and pass the CNRE and I believe there are some additional requirements as an IEN. There are a few good posts on these forums about American's...

  10. CRNE Feb 2011

    petethecanuck replied to man78's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Larret edited their post. :) It was a link to some shared file site to download the CRN prep

  11. CRNE Feb 2011

    petethecanuck replied to man78's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Is that legal posting a link to download

  12. Pharmacology Math

    petethecanuck replied to mamaof3boys's topic in International Nursing

    Do you have access to eDose? Lots of good practice questions and "how to" step by step explanations

  13. University of Calgary BNRT program

    petethecanuck replied to green_tea's topic in International Nursing

    The amount of theory we take at the U of C is rediculous, I would much rather have more clincial hours. @OP I would definitely apply to several schools. Good

  14. Is it wise to start BSN degree in 2011? Will there be jobs in Canada?

    petethecanuck replied to Nicole_Boots's topic in International Nursing

    If you are truly interested in nursing then the short answer is yes, apply. You can never go wrong getting an education. I graduate next year (in AB) and I'm not worried in the least about finding a...

  15. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    petethecanuck replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be 41 next year when I graduate from my program.. so no mate you are certainly not too old

  16. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    Hey! Well the BNAT program's been phased out and replaced with the 2 year Degree holder route: BN - Degree Holder Route | Faculty of Nursing. Did you apply for the BN transfer program: BN - Transfer...

  17. UofA Nursing students: 2010-2011

    petethecanuck replied to Mrs_Mack's topic in International Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptances and good luck with the CBL program. There've been some interesting threads/discussions on these forums about the U of A program and CBL style leanring you should check...

  18. Prestige or practicality?

    petethecanuck replied to Canuckgirl's topic in International Nursing

    @OP UBC the Holy Grail? No offense but has anyone in your "cohort" even graduated from UBC? I agree with Fiona. At the end of the day, employers (eg:Fraser Heatlh) don't give a rip where you attended...

  19. Men in Nursing?

    petethecanuck replied to Novo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm currently at the U of C and each class typically consists of approx 10 - 15% men. Right now in clinical there are only 2 men on my unit (myself and another classmate). Personally, I've received...

  20. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    PM sent

  21. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    :) I'm not too familiar with the BN transfer program so I guess the workload would depend on what elective courses are required to fullfill your degree requirement. Oh and I was accepted in January...

  22. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    I sent you an email. There is no "accelerated program" that starts in Sept anymore. The new 2 yr BN degree holder program begins in Jan 2011. BN - Degree Holder Route | Faculty of Nursing There is a...

  23. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    Usually there's 2 clinical days a week (rotating days/evenings) during the Fall/Winter semester and 3-4 days during the Spring/Summer (depending on the course). Lectures are scheduled on the remaining...

  24. University of Calgary BNAT Questions

    petethecanuck replied to vta3's topic in International Nursing

    The U has completely revamped the accelerated track program. It's now 24 months (previously it was 20) with a once a year intake beginning in Jan 2011 (previously they had a Sept and Jan intake). re:...

  25. Whats are the most difficult courses for nursing?

    petethecanuck replied to bebexoxo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in pharm right now (final exam on Tuesday!!) and it's by far my most challenging class. 6 week crash course is teh