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  1. getting in to Ottawa U 2nd entry

    newnursejoan replied to cardamum's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I have heard a lot of good things about the program. If you're wondering about prerequisites, I would suggest you contact the nursing department, they would be able to give the the most accurate...

  2. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    No its my second time. I took the course with the toronto school of health the first time. Problem the course runs in a naturopaths clinic when hes isn't seeing clients in his waiting room. He has a...

  3. New Grad Stress

    newnursejoan replied to Ashnurse's topic in International Nursing

    I totally agree with you that the nurses on the floor can make you or break you. I have been on several units, where there is some kind of lateral aggression between older nurses and younger ones,...

  4. new grad wants to apply to CCU

    newnursejoan replied to RN-glow's topic in International Nursing

    I think you definitely benefit from years of experience, who couldn't? That said if your confident in your skills, experiences, and knowledge base then the skys the limit! A friend of mine got hired...

  5. Hardly a "new grad" anymore... this feels like a curse?

    newnursejoan replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    Hey which areas are you applying in? Perhaps you would have more luck if you start applying in areas such as mental health? Are you looking to apply in a specific field. I know specialties require...

  6. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Good luck everyone with the exam, less than a month to go. I'm taking the course at the Toronto School of Nursing too and am find it pretty good. The class size is small, but our instructor really...

  7. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

  8. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    If anyone wants to meet for group study in Scarborough or Pickering, please message me and perhaps we can set something up. Thanks

  9. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Thats so true, Universities should have longer prep courses. I guess they assume you should pass once you're finished your degree. I'm not sure if I would share passwords though, it seems a little...

  10. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hey is anyone forming a study group in the east of the Toronto like in Scarborough. Do you think study groups are effective in preparing for the CRNE? Let me know what you think guys, I've never...

  11. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'd hate to be one of those who fails their examination 3 times though. I contacted the CNO and they said that I would have to do a degree all over again. I guess you should be able to pass your...

  12. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Like she said you need to use your critical thinking skills. Who's teaching the course? If you're writing a nursing registration examination, it would probably be a good idea for your instructor to be...

  13. CRNE Oct. 5, 2011

    newnursejoan replied to MattJoey's topic in Canada

    Yes I know of some people who took the course and they had some very good things to say about them. My previous clinical instructor that I had during my consolidation has always recommended them, and...

  14. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Okay thank you. I was actually going to sign with them before, but for some reason I decided not to My clinical instructor told me to go the Toronto School of Nursing, as she has been sending...

  15. CRNE February 2012

    newnursejoan replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

  16. To rent or not to rent?

    newnursejoan replied to patiently-waiting's topic in General Students

    I would strongly suggest you buy any books for your core nursing subjects. Sure for any electives your program requires, renting may be a good option. You will however need to refer to these core...

  17. Time management in nursing school

    newnursejoan replied to kitty222's topic in General Students

    I did my BScN in Ontario, Canada, I agree it does change your life. You will live and breathe nursing during your undergraduate degree. I too didn't study day and night. That said, it will be in...

  18. Biting off more than I can chew??

    newnursejoan replied to brittany_micah's topic in General Students

    I think you really have to look at your marks during the first two semesters and ask yourself how easy you found the theoretical content and practice so far. I'm not sure what your program syllabus...

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

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

    Okay you're motivating me RUSERIOUS. I'm going to start studying as well tonight. Procrastination is my

  20. Support group for CRNE June 2011

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

    Hi Jass, you posted the same question in another forum. Search some of the other forums, theres lots of discussions on CRNE prep classes. Good luck and make sure that you don't only rely on a prep...

  21. CPNE failed by 2 points

    newnursejoan replied to toronto24's topic in International Nursing

    Just study hard and work on your comprehension and test taking skills. You have to make sure that you fully comprehend what the questions are asking, otherwise its easy to make silly mistakes. Do...

  22. CPIC check - criminal records check for CNO

    newnursejoan replied to bonsai_25's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah, I totally agree that it truly depends on the region you get it. From what I understand, the area you reside in dictates that police region you go to for these documents. Peel region used to...

  23. Prep course for crne in brampton

    newnursejoan replied to Jass1234's topic in International Nursing

    diffindo lumos, a user on here, posted this which i thought it very helpful quote "crne study tips use the cna prep guide to understand the crne. the cna prep guide teaches you how the crneis...

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

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

    hey how did you find out you failed by 6 points on your exam, sorry i saw your other post. i'm pretty sure that they don't give you that information, all it says is that you failed. how did you find...

  25. Support group for CRNE June 2011

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

    wow i didn't realize that either. i also thought that they didn't reveal the results. thats too bad pavu, you were quite