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Congrats! I enjoy your posts sharing your experience with northern/rural nursing. I can't wait to hear about your time in Nunavut.

I believe you are no longer eligible for the NGGI, however please call HFO to confirm. Call their 416 number if you are within the GTA and you should get a live person easily who will be able to answer your question. Have you been applying since you received your pass result in November 2012? Either way congratulations on passing and I wish you success of your job hunting!

I'm a recent grad and I was never asked to present a transcript. For the NGGI, if you are a successful candidate they do ask for a copy of your degree, I believe for funding purposes. Also in an interview I was asked which year I started my program and which year I completed it. The interviewer was definitely checking to ensure I did it within the 4 years. However, I don't think you have much to worry about. The primary concern is that you are registered and are in good standing.

Congratulations on the job offer. Definitely go ahead with CAMH. Apply for internal positions once you are able to do so. I would also see if there are any casual positions available at your current LTC facility so that you will have something just in case.

Thank you so, so much.

When I had interviews coming up allnurses and google were my best friends! There are many topics pertaining to interview questions right here on allnurses, seriously an abundance of information. Try focusing on clinical/situational questions while searching as those require critical thinking and may stump you if you're nervous. Also of course practice the most common questions asked during an interview - doesn't necessarily have to be nursing specific. Good luck!

Lori, NRT is an abbreviation for "Nursing Resource Team" it's essentially the new term used for a nursing float pool within a few hospitals around the GTA (not sure if it is widely used elsewhere). OP - start times may differ from unit to unit. However I have typically heard of day shifts starting at either 0700, 0715 or 0730 so it would be safe to assume something within that time frame. Since you got the job it doesn't hurt to ask. Call HR or call the clerk on the unit explaining you are a new hire and would like to know. Good luck and congrats on the job!

Anderson Cooper also had one of the nurses on his daytime talk show "Anderson." It's truly nice to see nurses getting the recognition they deserve. Anderson Cooper actually touched on how it peeved him how the Doctors were getting the bulk of the praise - stating that the nurses were "Unsung Heroes."

It doesn't hurt to try and just apply. You have nothing to lose!

Davetoronto, The October CRNE is in three weeks and you just started preparing? Also, this is your third and final chance? If I were you I would highly consider backing out of this exam and plan to write in February. Good luck with whatever you do decide.

I'm a recent BScN grad and at the very least I will obtain my MSN. I am still looking into becoming an PHCNP within the community, public health or geriatric sector. I will probably shadow an NP to figure out if it is really something I would like to become. However, as of right now, MSN for sure.

As Jane has stated there are different areas within community/public health. As a visiting nurse (considered community) you have a good chance to obtain employment as a new graduate. Positions within public health, community health centres, case management etc typically require at the very minimum 1 year experience as an RN (Hospital/LTC etc). I have worked within the community while a nursing student in the office setting, developed great relationships with the nurse managers and HR but was still told that I would need 1 year of RN experience as strong assessment and facilitation skills are required. A friend of mine aspires to be a Public health nurse and had her consolidation at Toronto Public Health and was told the same thing, she would need 1 year RN experience. It's extremely tough to crack as a new grad. Not saying it's impossible. Just saw your recent reply: Looks like your describing the side that I thought and they usually require experience (1 year min. as stated). Many public health and community health centres need volunteers so I would definitely volunteer if you are able to. As far as credentials go - you could look at employment listings to see the qualifications of positions you're interested in. Positions usually require a BScN and experience. For management a masters. For a specific area it is usually stated a certificate in the area is preferred (Certified geriatric nurse, certified diabetes educator etc..) and experience with the specific population. Good luck! :)

Hi Omojesu, How did you prepare for this CRNE? Maybe after you share that, we can assist you with advice and tips. Sorry about the news...

Congrats! :)

I sincerely hope that the writers of 2015 and beyond will have the privilege of knowing their results within days instead of over a month. The wait was one of the worst parts about this whole ordeal.