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  1. What takes the CNRE so long to grade the exam?

    gchelak replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    I guess it is their definition of

  2. What takes the CNRE so long to grade the exam?

    gchelak replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Someone advised me to take the exam in Oct instead of this past Aug because of the way registration works (Oct-Sept), but I am pretty sure the people in Edmonton told me it was pro-rated now.

  3. CRNE results?

    gchelak replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Unfortunatley I am committed to Calgary since we bought a place in Airdrie. I spoke with the manager for NICU and SCN today at the Foothills. She said that she thinks the reason I am not getting calls...

  4. CRNE results?

    gchelak replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    thanks for the words of wisdom. i have only 8 months with healthy/near healthy neonates. i was really excited to see the "will train" positions in or and post anaesthesia care because that is also an...

  5. any nurses from Calgary? UK nurse needs advise

    gchelak replied to hugeviper's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there... I was wondering of you have a job set up for when you move? I have been applying for many positions (29), but have not heard back from any of them. I am currently (until Sept 1 when I move...

  6. CRNE results?

    gchelak replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    So what are you guys doing for work in the meantime while waiting for your results? Is anyone working as a GN? I am a US RN moving to Canada (only 8 months experience in a newborn nursery in the US)...

  7. Degree dilemma

    gchelak replied to mattmend's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Matt: you can apply to take the CRNE with your ADN immediately. If you take the BSN, you STILL have to apply to take the CRNE - you can not practice in Canada as an RN with a RN degree (NCLEX-RN)...

  8. What happens to US license when moving to Canada?

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the responses! I was worried that since I was going to be practicing in a different country under a different RN license, that my US license would be revoked if I didn't practice in the US....

  9. How easy is it to get a job as a Registered Nurse in Canada ?

    gchelak replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in International Nursing

    Fortunetely this is not the only way to obtain work in Canada as an RN. I am not sure of the specifics of immigration to Canada, but you can apply to the province of your choice to have them approve...

  10. HELP-telephone interview

    gchelak replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Congratulations!! Where is the job and what are you going to be doing? How much experience did you have in that area and do you already have your Canadian license? Sorry for all of the questions but I...

  11. Finally received OK to test in Alberta...

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    After several months and a lot of frustration, I finally received a letter that indicated that I can take the CRNE. I need some advice: If I send my ~$500 by May 29, I can take it Aug 9. Now the...

  12. Finally received OK to test in Alberta...

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for your advice. I opted to take the test in Oct instead of Aug. I will be up in Calgary at the beginning of July and then would have had to make another trip for the Aug test then back here to...

  13. HELP-telephone interview

    gchelak replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck...I am sure you are jumping everytime the phone rings! How long did they tell you that it would take to get back with you? I am going to start applying from the US in June and hopefully have...

  14. HELP-telephone interview

    gchelak replied to hjfrn's topic in International Nursing

    How did it

  15. Is canadian nursing higher than that of the United states?

    gchelak replied to ndidi's topic in International Nursing

    I agree! I finished my pre-reqs and was just accepted into nursing school in TX when my husband was transferred to Canada (we are dual citizens so I would not have had to pay foreign fees for classes)...

  16. Ontario Gov. Promises New Grads full-time jobs

    gchelak replied to kristen38's topic in International Nursing

    "guaranteed a full time job" Yes, but in what areas? The jobs no one else wants with the hours no one else wants? If someone wants to work in a certain area, they have to take a crappy job they don't...

  17. Alberta: What the heck is this?? "Substantively Equivalent Competence assessment"

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in Canada

    Welcome! I am not familiar with the Ontario process, but am deep in the Alberta one. There must be an equivalent site for Ontario... I hope this link helps... and hopefully they are more efficient...

  18. Alberta: What the heck is this?? "Substantively Equivalent Competence assessment"

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in Canada

    The NCLEX questions are different from the Canadian questions in the study guide - the NCLEX are more concrete and the CRNE's questions are more psycho-social- more diluted...I hate that. The Hurst...

  19. Alberta: What the heck is this?? "Substantively Equivalent Competence assessment"

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in Canada

    So tiy are saying you are an RN from Canada and now have to jump through the hoops to take the NCLEX? I can't believe that with the desperation for nurses goes this red tape. I called the Alberta...

  20. Exam in Canada...is it harder than NCLEX-RN?

    gchelak replied to satinsilver888's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there: I was wondering if you are a US educated RN or Canadian educated GN. Have you been "approved" to take the CRNE in Oct by BC? I am moving from the US to Alberta and had to send my...

  21. Alberta: What the heck is this?? "Substantively Equivalent Competence assessment"

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in Canada

    Jan: I had heard something about the legislation changing in Alberta to match most of the rest of the provinces in that I have to be an RN in another country in order to take the CRNE because there...

  22. US RN wanting to move to Canada

    gchelak replied to mudiwa's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks so much for the sympathy...I think the Substantively Equivalent Competence assessment is for internationally educated nurses trying to take the CRNE only. I do not know why they are making this...

  23. US RN wanting to move to Canada

    gchelak replied to mudiwa's topic in International Nursing

    Ah, there is someone else out there seeing the problems with appyling for an Alberta license. I am a failrly new Associate degree RN in Texas and am moving to Alberta in July where I am from...

  24. How is this for a dilemma? US move to Canada...

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have a very odd circumstance that I need advice on... 12 years ago we moved from Calgary to TX and after going from job to job that I didn't like (and being laid off) I decided that I would fulfill...

  25. Just took the NCLEX

    gchelak replied to Lori0823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there! I am sure you will do fine. We all felt like you do. Let us know how you