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  1. CRNAs in Canada?

    paulacath replied to ghostcat's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, as far as i know this is something where preliminarly studies are being undertaken -- i have found some information on it. there is also an A.A. program offered at Michener Institutue. this...

  2. shingles?

    paulacath replied to lna2rn's topic in General Nursing

    have there been any scrapings done? I'm used to seeing lab results for a hospitalized shingles

  3. Canadian RN Exam

    paulacath replied to daz2003's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congratulations

  4. Get it in Writing! (vent)

    paulacath replied to NorthER,RN's topic in International Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you were treated like that!!! Sounds like they thought they could continue stringing you along :angryfire The flight nursing position sounds exciting. Best of luck with it

  5. 8 Courses in first semester?

    paulacath replied to Mika8's topic in International Nursing

    How many hours does that work out to in a week? Maybe looking at it that way will make it seem better. In my program (a second entry BScN program) we only have 3 courses at a time in year one...some...

  6. experience

    paulacath replied to Still Riding's topic in International Nursing

    First, I'm a student too so i haven't yet tried to find a job, but i have run into many new grads in my placements. I know that many of the hospitals in the greater toronto area at least have programs...

  7. Roll Up The Rim Time

    paulacath replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    always wait till its empty ...........I've learnt that the hard way

  8. Canadian Nursing Schools

    paulacath replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    hi kk, i sent you a pm reply. good luck

  9. PSW after 1 year university?

    paulacath replied to Mika8's topic in International Nursing

    i'm guessing that NA = nursing

  10. To come back to Canada and work as RN

    paulacath replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I have some sample medication calculations -- pm me if you are interested. I am currently a student so i can't say for sure how hard the exam is, but I hear it is quite extensive at least :) good...

  11. Canadian Nursing Schools

    paulacath replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Luka, I'm a student at U of T currently....you can pm me if you have any questions about the program. I wouldn't say everyone goes into graduate studies but a lot definitely consider it part of...

  12. are there any more two year RN programs?

    paulacath replied to toegemojo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm currently in a two year BScN program...but as opposed to being a bridge for LPN/RPN its more aimed at people with no nursing experience -- you need minimum 2 yrs university prior to admission with...

  13. Justified or over-reaction?

    paulacath replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    I feel its more that the company's ads are just offensive in general, not necessarily against nurses. I think they've taken it so far that people won't even associate the "nurses" with real nurses. I...

  14. Canadian Nursing Schools

    paulacath replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    Different programs definitely stress different aspects of nursing. One of U of T's general themes seems to be "nursing leaders of the future". We are educated to have independent thought and...

  15. Canadian Nursing Schools

    paulacath replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    Nursing programs in Canada can vary. Most programs are 4 years long -- all at a university or two years college, 2 years university. There are however programs that are 2 years long (U of T is one)...

  16. Why doesn't Canada use nurse anesthetists?

    paulacath replied to Missa's topic in International Nursing

    I guess there will always be problems between individual doctors and nurses. Its only natural for people to feel territorial. Takes a very confident person not to. i'm happy hear that some doctors...

  17. Why doesn't Canada use nurse anesthetists?

    paulacath replied to Missa's topic in International Nursing

    With regards to the comment that Doctors are better at protecting their territory in Canada...I read an article in last few weeks saying that the Cdn Medical Assoc. is pro-nurse anesthetist. So that...

  18. LPN to RN

    paulacath replied to KimFutureLPN's topic in International Nursing

    An RPN is a registered practical nurse. Some provinces call them LPNs - licensed practical nurse. Depending on which province you are the education is different. In Ontario, an RPN now needs two...

  19. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    paulacath replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    university of toronto starting year one of a two year bscn program