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  1. First job as an RN

    FunkyCat posted a topic in Canada

    Hi Everyone :) So I am an IEN working in Canada. This is my first job since graduating which would be nerve wracking enough but doing it in a whole different country is real tough. I've been in the...

  2. Any nurses out there graduate knowing everything?

    FunkyCat replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    So long as you know your basic anatomy and physiology then the way I see it is that you can understand what can go wrong. Know what the "right" way of something working is and you can understand the...

  3. Any nurses out there graduate knowing everything?

    FunkyCat replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I just started my first job and I am carrying a drug guide in my pocket to check my meds, and taking 3 times longer it seems than any of the more senior nurses. I loved my placements but found I...

  4. baccalaureate equivalency table from CNO

    FunkyCat replied to borik1234's topic in Immigration Advice

    It took me from Nov 2010- Sept 2011 to go through the entire process, from applying to getting full registration. I started working yesterday and am loving it

  5. baccalaureate equivalency table from CNO

    FunkyCat replied to borik1234's topic in Immigration Advice

    No worries quickmelt

  6. baccalaureate equivalency table from CNO

    FunkyCat replied to borik1234's topic in Immigration Advice

    I phoned them and asked and they said you do NOT need to list the competencies you are demonstrating after your scenario as they will see which competencies you are demonstrating when they read and...

  7. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congratulations

  8. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I PASSED THE CRNE I'M AN IEN AND I DID IT CANADIAN STYLE WOOOOHOOOOOO Sooo pleased right now! Can't believe this! Wow! The waiting is over and I passed!

  9. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I've heard that but personally I would be getting tired by the time I came to the case studies, it was nice to see the shorter questions half way

  10. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Sounds to me like you passed but I've not had results

  11. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Nothing for me either, London area, I'm hoping for tomorrow so I don't have to endure another weekend but think realistically it will be next

  12. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congratulations!

  13. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Great news Lori911 CONGRATULATIONS And I have to say what a way to find

  14. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm sorry pavu But you can do it I'm sure you'll pass with ease in October, good

  15. NCLEX FREAKOUT!!

    FunkyCat replied to Lucia1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sat the CRNE recently and I would say the biggest thing is breathe! Try and get a good nights sleep and just give it your best shot! Good

  16. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Sorry to hear that nursemich but good for you on the determination to pass! I hope next time brings better

  17. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Nothing for me again today Oh well hopefully tomorrow will be the

  18. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    *pulls on balaclava, hides behind a tree waiting to ambush the

  19. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Are you an IEN? It's definately worth checking into the

  20. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    In that case it really is up to you. When is the deadline for the October exam? You wouldn't want to miss it if the rescoring by hand comes up with the same result if that makes sense Very difficult...

  21. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    It's up to you, how much did you fail by (if you don't mind me asking) When is the deadline to resit? I think here in Ontario it's the 24th June in which case I personally would probably rather apply...

  22. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm sorry Denzo I don't really have any advice specifically, perhaps use a wider variety of books to study from. Was it a time problem? Did you manage to finish the whole exam? Which province are...

  23. Support group for CRNE June 2011

    FunkyCat replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Would be nice if they managed to get them out by the 13th, keeping my fingers crossed but I know they're busy so being a realist probably not until after the 13th. Oh well *sets up camp next to the...

  24. Nursing in Canada?

    FunkyCat replied to breezy7's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply to the CNO at any point you want to, however if you apply and your qualifications are not equivilant to the Canadian qualifications you will be declined the opportunity to take the exam...

  25. Nursing in Canada?

    FunkyCat replied to breezy7's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply to the CNO in advance, they will assess you, see my previous reply on this thread. The application pack is available online, it took me 6 months to be assessed so start as soon as you...