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  1. Working? in Canada.

    lalaxton replied to NewEngland-RN's topic in International Nursing

    Eddie, Before writing any exam check with the college of nurses of the province you want to go to. I do believe that US nurses have reciprocity with the US. If you want to practice as an NP your NP...

  2. New credit when moving to US???

    lalaxton replied to monie2004's topic in International Nursing

    Yes monie, a secured card is probably the way to go. But believe me they are so eager to lend you money down there you will be inundated with offers. As long as you have a job you will be able to get...

  3. New credit when moving to US???

    lalaxton replied to monie2004's topic in International Nursing

    Yes monie, you have to apply for all new credit. It's like you never had credit before. Your debts do not follow you however when we moved south they wanted a letter from our Visa company in Canada to...

  4. Move to Canada?

    lalaxton replied to fawnsternurse's topic in International Nursing

    It may be colder up here but we sure know how to have fun in the

  5. CANADIAN nursing mags, resources, etc?

    lalaxton replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    The Fast Facts book does look good but I have not personally seen it

  6. CANADIAN nursing mags, resources, etc?

    lalaxton replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Having worked both sides of the border I have to say there is little difference in guidelines/standards in ICU nursing. So I find US references just as good. There are differences in standards of...

  7. would you still be a np if you had to do all over again???

    lalaxton replied to salvati08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely I would do it again. I was truly getting bored with nursing and needed a challenge. I considered getting out of nursing all together but finally decided to continue on and am glad I did. I...

  8. Green Card vs. NAFTA

    lalaxton replied to RNBN2B's topic in International Nursing

    Some states require CFGNS some do not if you graduated from an English language nursing program. Check the individual state

  9. Canadian drawn Nursing Comic Strip

    lalaxton replied to mhenze's topic in International Nursing

    Looks great Mel! Keep us

  10. Green Card vs. NAFTA

    lalaxton replied to RNBN2B's topic in International Nursing

    I have not gone to the US lately but returned to Canada. Believe me it is best to get your Trade Canada Visa (NAFTA) first, takes much less time. Once you are in the US you can start to apply for a...

  11. PLEASE say something POSITIVE about Nursing

    lalaxton replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    What do I like about nursing? FLEXIBILITY! Whenever I have been bored or did not like an area I was able to move into another. I have been able to work in ICU, rehab, transport, med/surg, ER etc. Our...

  12. What do ER and Acute Care NP's Do?

    lalaxton replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Chris, You can find all the requirements for certification (FNP and/or ACNP) through the ANCC (American Nurse Credentialling Center) they do have a web site and you may be able to see what is required...

  13. AA or BS degree

    lalaxton replied to mrsabradford's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that the BSN will give you more flexibility in the long run, if you may want to do something other than bedside nursing it would be an asset. We live in a society that is impressed with...

  14. Should I cross the border?

    lalaxton replied to canadianmurse's topic in International Nursing

    Just a thought: There are some states that do accept your Canadian certification so you don't have to write the NCLEX. I worked in the US for 12 years and never wrote the NCLEX. Some states are...

  15. NPs as hospitalists

    lalaxton replied to agrn2000's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi There! My first job out of NP school was with a group of hospitalists! They were great and I learned so much! I did admission H&P's, some follow-ups and DC's. I also took care of most of the...

  16. Quick question -- MSN/NP programs

    lalaxton replied to NursePru's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most programs I know require at least one year of acute care experience. However some universities will accept some straight out of their BSN program if grades are good and the student is motivated....

  17. What's important in pathphys??

    lalaxton replied to mingus's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is no easy way out of pathophysiology, you need to know it

  18. When did we become???

    lalaxton replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am employed by the hospital and make a point of letting people know that when they say , "Oh, your Dr.X's nurse". One of the docs I work with tries to introduce me as his NP and I have to 'gently'...

  19. LPNs in Canada

    lalaxton replied to naelena's topic in International Nursing

    You must contact the individual nursing licensing body in the province where you wish to practice. As in the US each province has their own criteria for entry to practice. Not sure about reciprocity...

  20. Possibly Heading Down to the USA to See If the Grass Is Greener

    lalaxton replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I also spent time in the US before moving back 2 years ago. Over the 12 years I was there I worked in 8 different hospitals in different parts of the country. I do agree that there is some benefits to...

  21. GRE study guide

    lalaxton replied to pgreen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with Charles, save your money, forget the review course. I found the Princeton Review book to be extremely helpful. I also invested in the book with 27 past exams from the organization that...

  22. Needing insight

    lalaxton replied to wannaknow's topic in International Nursing

    Actually I see more men in those areas that promote more autonomy such are ER, ICU, OR. I see many men who are attracted to those areas such as outpost nursing where they are autonomous also. Not sure...

  23. Charles Sturt University Online?

    lalaxton replied to obes99's topic in International Nursing

    I do not know that much about Charles Sturt except those people with a BS from there have a have time getting their degree recognized by Canadian universities. I think because it is not a Bach. of...

  24. Anyone heard of any NP to MD programs?

    lalaxton replied to kittyw's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    kitty, Have not heard of one in the US but there are 2 that I have heard of in the Caribean that are specific to PA's or NP's becoming MD's. I know of a PA who is in the middle of such a program,...

  25. American vs. Canadian Nursing?

    lalaxton replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing

    Natalie, Having gone to school (RN in Canada, BSN and MSN in the US) and worked in both countries, here's my take on your situation. There are good and there are better nursing school's in both...