CanadianGirl79

CanadianGirl79

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  1. Coronary care 1 help

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CaffeinePOstat's topic in Canada

    I'm so sorry to hear that. Are people good about swapping on your

  2. RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    That must be a new thing - when I applied in 2010 for the September 2011 start, it was based on marks only. We didn't have to do any questionaire! I am not shocked they did that, however, as they are...

  3. Helpful Advise: retaking my RN exam in Oct

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Purple226's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I totally agree with the above advice! While it is important to be familiar with the structure of MC questions, and how to read and interpret them, you need the knowledge of the subject matter as...

  4. Coronary care 1 help

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CaffeinePOstat's topic in Canada

    No, you're right - not everywhere will. I've been lucky in that the places I worked I've had managers who did work with me to accommodate classes. I know for some of my friends in other hospitals, it...

  5. Coronary care 1 help

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CaffeinePOstat's topic in Canada

    I've heard some of the hospitals in T.O. will pay for your coronary care course if it's required for your unit, or that at least they will schedule you around it. :) Maybe you'll be able to get in...

  6. Coronary care 1 help

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CaffeinePOstat's topic in Canada

    Are you in Ontario,

  7. Coronary care 1 help

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CaffeinePOstat's topic in Canada

    You can totally do it. I worked FT as an RPN and did my RN FT. Approach whoever does the scheduling, and explain that you're doing your course, and ask to not be scheduled for shifts on Mondays. If...

  8. Need Advice RPN Program

    CanadianGirl79 replied to FutureNurseCan2014's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Like loriangel14 said, changing schools is NOT the answer. Patho is a huge part of nursing, and you must have a good grasp of it to not only finish the program, but to pass the CPNRE and to be a good...

  9. Help in RPN or RN

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Maxg1983's topic in Canada

    I just finished the RPN to RN program this spring. I worked FT as an RPN and have a family. It is doable, but tough. You WILL miss out on stuff. Family stuff, friends stuff...you'll have to become...

  10. crne critical thinking questions

    CanadianGirl79 replied to pdemmy77's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    When you're doing practice questions (and during the exam too, if you wish) underline or circle the key words and phrases. Look for things like "should do first" or "immediate". Try to separate the...

  11. nclex utilize in Canada

    CanadianGirl79 replied to oohlala88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Not to be negative, but I feel like I should let you know that our job market sucks right now. Unless you want to go far north, the big cities are inundated with RNs, and job prospects are not...

  12. RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Just a correction: Mohawk is NOT affiliated with Ryerson. Mohawk is paired with McMaster University. The Mohawk/McMaster (and Conestoga/McMaster) program work differently than the one you attended....

  13. Are you an LPN?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to mylove87's topic in Canada

    I am an RPN and now RN in Ontario. I work in postpartum/L&D as an RPN, but my role is VERY different from that of RNs in the same units. I went back because I want to do my NP one day, and/or...

  14. Helpful Advise: retaking my RN exam in Oct

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Purple226's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I also took the UofT prep course, and found it very helpful in terms of where to focus my reviewing. Mosby's Comprehensive review isn't a bad resource, but for how the questions will be formatted,...

  15. Failed my CRNE for the third time

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Vano's topic in Canada

    Like caffeinepostat says above, the college will likely say you shouldn't have written. You knew the day of the exam that you were dealing with the loss of loved ones, and thus were not in the right...

  16. CRNE October 2014

    CanadianGirl79 replied to mariam277's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'd recommend using the CNA prep guide, and doing the online CNA predictor tests to guide you in regards to what areas to focus on. The guide book lists the books they used to develop the questions,...

  17. Can Lpns work in the Med surg unit in hospitals?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in Canada

    Yep, as an RPN I work in L&D. :) Different role than an RN, but still

  18. UofT prep course or Primededucation???

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Electric0704's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I took the UofT course, and loved it! The mock exam was really tough, but the print out we got really helped me focus on my areas of weakness. It also gave me some good strategies to get me through...

  19. general information on LPN (RPN in Ontario) Canadian nurses who travel and more

    CanadianGirl79 replied to mitchie123's topic in Canada

    Yes, as an RPN you can work in mental health. Some places may want you to have the post-diploma RPN Mental Health Nursing certificate,

  20. Can Lpns work in the Med surg unit in hospitals?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in Canada

    We sure can! We can also work in L&D, post-partum, ER, OR...in some provinces we can even work in the NICU and ICU!

  21. mandated to work

    CanadianGirl79 replied to willow44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, so if it's your day off, and they call you, you can be forced to come in? That's awful! Yes, in Ontario Canada where I work, if you're called and you are part-time and had indicated you were...

  22. mandated to work

    CanadianGirl79 replied to willow44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Canada, not the US so forgive me, but what is mandating? How can they force anyone to

  23. June 2014 CRNE pass rate?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to nuurrsse's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    What I am wondering about is if there were any test questions this go-round. In years past, the exam has been out of MORE than 200, whereas this time it was bang-on 200. Also, what would be the...

  24. June 2014 CRNE pass rate?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to nuurrsse's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I heard that as well, but I've never seen a fail letter, so I don't know. I had thought that the letter indicated how many questions wrong, and how many correct were needed to pass. Maybe someone who...

  25. June 4th CRNE

    CanadianGirl79 replied to backwoods's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    First of all, congratulations on passing! Seriously, that's wonderful. Now...just because YOUR status didn't change, it does not mean that the myth is true. Unless your college has explicitly said...