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  1. How far can an Practical Nurse go in their Career?

    27400 replied to future_hero's topic in International Nursing

    I personally don't think so because not all RNs and PNs want to take on administrative/managerial roles. Besides there just too many RNs and few administrative/managerial roles to go

  2. How far can an Practical Nurse go in their Career?

    27400 replied to future_hero's topic in International Nursing

    Do i require a certificate to study in the ER, ICU settings? Usually (not always the case) what happens is that you have at least 2 years experience on a med-surg floor. Then you apply for an ER or...

  3. How far can an Practical Nurse go in their Career?

    27400 replied to future_hero's topic in International Nursing

    Nope if you look at some college websites they tell you which certificates for RNs and which ones are for PNs. Most of the time it requires that you are entitled to practice with a college of nurses...

  4. Interview with HR tips please!

    27400 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure where to put this but I'm putting this in the Canadian forum thinking maybe some of my fellow Canadian new grads have had experienced the same thing. I have an interview sometime this...

  5. Buying CRNE prep guides early on in the program

    27400 replied to lemidora's topic in International Nursing

    A little warning though, a few of my study buddies and I found some mistakes on the Mosby

  6. Second degree in nursing

    27400 replied to 2nddegree's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Usually accelerated degrees look for sciences and possible math courses. Sociology only offer humanities courses, if I'm not mistaken. Also it's very competitive. People who get accepted usually have...

  7. No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    27400 replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    You hit the nail on this one! Sometimes the psychosocial or "emotional" aspect of nursing can be the most draining part... adults and peds alike. I'm a new grad and never worked in peds but I've...

  8. CRNE Oct. 5, 2011

    27400 replied to MattJoey's topic in Canada

    Each question on the CRNE is basically testing one or more of the listed competencies at the back of the CNA prep guide. They are what an entry-level nurse should know in order to practice...

  9. Buying CRNE prep guides early on in the program

    27400 replied to lemidora's topic in International Nursing

    It depends which resource you use. CNA prep guide and Mosby prep guide (blue and green), I would say save your money till you're in 4th year... or at least at the end of 3rd year. Mosby Comprehensive...

  10. centennial college lpn professior course registration

    27400 replied to lucyz's topic in International Nursing

    You have a decision to make. I guess it all boils down to self discipline--do you have it? Good luck with your

  11. Canadian RN exam 2011 -2012 info

    27400 replied to Ryersonnursing2011's topic in International Nursing

    Beside the rationales on the CNA prep guide, CNA list at least two references for each question. Those are good reference books as well. Another reference pdf. is the code of ethics--search on the CNA...

  12. Interview with HR tips please!

    27400 replied to 27400's topic in International Nursing

    Yea I'm in the same situation lol. Do you know of any good sites or resources that help you with behavioural

  13. centennial college lpn professior course registration

    27400 replied to lucyz's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know if they have one for colleges... but have you checked ratemyprof.com--assuming you already know the names of the

  14. PICU vs ICU

    27400 replied to cag01's topic in General Nursing

    Well it seems like you've already decided on your path. You know the risks and benefits... Go for it! You win some, you lose

  15. Interview with HR tips please!

    27400 replied to 27400's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you

  16. More job openings-RT or RN???

    27400 replied to IndecisiveInMiami's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure if there is a shortage of RT but the shortage question relating to RNs is difficult to answer. I wrote a paper about this in my policy class. Basically, it all comes down to finances. A...

  17. PICU vs ICU

    27400 replied to cag01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I totally agree. What's 1.5 years? At least you can say you've done NICU, PICU and ICU after everything is done. I don't want to seem judgemental and I don't know your family's financial...

  18. Any nurses within Toronto (GTA) area studying for the NCLEX?

    27400 replied to Giveheart's topic in International Nursing

    Are you talking to me? lol I'm applying everywhere basically (hospitals, agencies, home care, etc.). My last clinical placement wasn't hiring anyone. Tried new grad initiative but I haven't gotten a...

  19. Any nurses within Toronto (GTA) area studying for the NCLEX?

    27400 replied to Giveheart's topic in International Nursing

    I'm studying for the NCLEX. I haven't gone through the process of applying for a test yet but I bought Kaplan & Saunders already. I just need to get going on the studying. I'm sorta overwhelmed. I...

  20. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    27400 replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are definitely jobs open but not a lot of Full-time hours. No one has called me back yet but I'm trying to get work from my last clinical placement (not the unit, but the hospital

  21. CRNE Prep Group in Toronto or Ottawa - October 2011

    27400 replied to SashaD's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I am aware that the questions are not all the same but I find the nursing process can be applied to ALL critical thinking and application questions. What is the purpose of the nursing process? It is...

  22. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    27400 replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I finished nursing school April 2011 and I just passed the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) =). Yay for passing and to all that hard work! Right now I'm looking for jobs here in Canada but I also...

  23. CRNE Prep Group in Toronto or Ottawa - October 2011

    27400 replied to SashaD's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Have you looked at which taxonomy you did not do well on? I find that a lot of people have knowledge down pat, it's the application and critical thinking that are challenging for a lot of people I...

  24. AHS--Short staffing, call back, and the ever popular OT issue

    27400 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, I was just thinking in general terms. Good to know. I'm from ON. I just wanted to compare provinces etc.

  25. AHS--Short staffing, call back, and the ever popular OT issue

    27400 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    ... newbie here, but is OT mandatory or "mandatory" for part-time and full-time staff? Also, I've found that some floors I've been on they always call Full timers and Part timers first if they're...