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  1. Pre-Grad in Alberta/BC ER

    gchelak replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International Nursing

    that is interesting. I never knew about preceptors. I was in my first clinical rotation day of OB in L&D today and the pt said that I better go into L&D because I was a "natural" and was...

  2. Pre-Grad in Alberta/BC ER

    gchelak replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in International Nursing

    I hope that the info is not applicable in all sitations about the Foothills ER. I have a friend who works there and she said they are so short that they have even paid for people to move from Ont.,...

  3. FYI for any Foreign graduate wanting to take the NCLEX

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was poking around the BNE (Board of Nurse Examiners) site and found this: ftp://www.bne.state.tx.us/faq-exam.pdf Foreign educated applicants will have four (4) years from the date that their...

  4. Can US RN- Associates degree possibly practice in Toronto as an RN

    gchelak replied to texancanadian's topic in International Nursing

    I too am a Canadian (ALberta), and in my 3rd semester in Texas (Austin). I will stayed here until I am done school and will move up to Alberta when I am done (my husband is already there -transferred...

  5. moving home to canada

    gchelak replied to maritime nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi: I am moving back to Canada as soon as I finish school (nursing) and my suggestion to you is to get your dual citizenship if you have been in the US for more than 5 yrs. You never know what the...

  6. Advice to move to Canada from US with furniture!!!!

    gchelak replied to paddi's topic in International Nursing

    We just moved from TX to Alberta and used a company that hauls business items to the US and instead of returning to Canada with empty trucks, they hire local movers to pack and load their trailer. It...

  7. ADN program in US = Diploma in Canada?

    gchelak replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in International Nursing

    I appreciate the

  8. ADN program in US = Diploma in Canada?

    gchelak replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in International Nursing

    check out the canadian nursing board web site on how much it will cost us to have them review our records from the us and pay for the test there! it is ridiculous!...

  9. ADN program in US = Diploma in Canada?

    gchelak replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in International Nursing

    "I looked at the website of nursing association of Alberta, the educaiton requirement for RN is diploma or BSN, and I heard in 2009 Alberta will require BSN to sit for license exam. " I too am taking...

  10. Nurse's Drug Guide

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am going to be a new nursing student in the fall and was advised by the school to get a Nurse's Drug guide (Prentice Hall) for the class. I saw that there are hard copy and PDA versions for 2004....

  11. Anyone take the NCLEX and CRNE close together?

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am currently in school in the US (1st semester RN) and I will be moving back to Canada once I am done (hubby already there). In order to bypass the new rules that Alberta is imposing in 2005 (you...

  12. Anyone take the NCLEX and CRNE close together?

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    WOW! Thanks for the information. I will be writing the Canadian exam after the format change- so I am not sure what that all entails. You did pass the NCLEX, right? I intend to study my a$$ off too...

  13. Moving to montreal from tx-taking the professional exam soon

    gchelak replied to rubriam's topic in International Nursing

    what are the normal blood sugar levels for Canada? Is there other lab differences too- like cholesterol, etc? PS Hi angela_jane! I am actually living in Dripping Springs TX and moving back to Canada...

  14. Anyone take the NCLEX and CRNE close together?

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    NCLEX_CareBear: Congratulations!! You found out very quickly! In Texas, I will have to wait for weeks to find out if I passed. I am still confused about which test is harder from the posts that I...

  15. What makes the CPNE so hard?

    gchelak replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    forgive the ignorance, but what is CPNE?

  16. Anyone take the NCLEX and CRNE close together?

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    Definatey let me know how you did! Thanks so much for the info. I know I have a long way to go, but I like to be prepared.

  17. Anyone take the NCLEX and CRNE close together?

    gchelak replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck on the NCLEX tomorrow! I had heard conflicting stories that the NCLEX was more difficut than the CRNE, but I wanted to hear from someone who knew. Do you have to go the the US to take the...

  18. is there a nurse shortage in canada?

    gchelak replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    WOW! Thanks!! Gail

  19. is there a nurse shortage in canada?

    gchelak replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Beth:I have a question... I am currently doing a 2 year nursing course here in TX (graduating Dec 2005) and am moving back to Calgary when I am done (my husband is already there). I was worried...

  20. PDA software

    gchelak posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi All: I am a new nursing student (currently in the US- but moving to Canada when I am done in 2005) and we were advised to obtain a PDA with at least a drug guide on it. I was wondering if anyone...

  21. U.S. to Canada?

    gchelak replied to fawnsternurse's topic in International Nursing

    I am replying to give you more info about the "new requirements" and the BSN degrees Someone responded to your previous question: "You may not be able to work in certain province's without a BSN. You...

  22. Need help on qualifications for Candian RN

    gchelak replied to rhp123's topic in International Nursing

    Have a look here: http://www.cna-aiic.ca/pages/education/educationframe.htm

  23. Living in Calgary and want to become a Nurse

    gchelak replied to West's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Erika: I am glad you like Calgary, I was born and raised there but have been living in TX for the last 12.5 years - always wanting to go back home. I finally have the opportunity (my husband was...

  24. Better place to go to school: U.S. vs Canada

    gchelak replied to nterval's topic in International Nursing

    WOOH! When I read your post, I thought it was my own at first! I am in Austin and am also a dual citizen. I have been here 12 years (5 in Houston and 7 in Austin) and I also feel like Canada has...

  25. Immigration to Canada from the US--time frame question

    gchelak replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying that- this is all really