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  1. travel RN experience

    lalaxton replied to aypo's topic in International Nursing

    If you are already a Canadian RN, you could consider working for an agency in a nursing station. You need at least ER or ICU experience and you are isolated and practice with an expanded scope, but it...

  2. Would CANADIAN Nurses Recommend An RN Career?

    lalaxton replied to Om Shanti TO's topic in International Nursing

    Afraid of needles? Hey you just have to give them as a nurse not get them! Once back in Toronto look into a GED (high school completion) program. I know there are some that are distance ed. Once you...

  3. Toronto vs. Ottawa

    lalaxton replied to nurseNB's topic in International Nursing

    You have to remember that Toronto is a much bigger city than Ottawa. Ottawa is a government and university town. Lots of cultural events and museums, closer to the countryside, a very pretty and great...

  4. Nurse Practitioner ECG practice

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

    The tool is called MI Rule. You can find them on the web if you do a search. Sorry I want to respect the no advertising

  5. in school, have some questions ANP

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

    I have found that by joining the AANP not only are you a member of a great association but the journal and CE opportunities are well worth the

  6. Nurse Practitioner ECG practice

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

    I have found a great tool that helps with ECG interpretation of MI's called the MI Rule. They have been to some of the NP conferences in the last few years, very handy for those of us who can't always...

  7. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    lalaxton replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    angie, I did the FNP program thinking I wanted to get out of the hospital but once out of school only seemed to get jobs in acute care, mostly because of my ICU experience as an RN. It has actually...

  8. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    lalaxton replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with the poster above. Scope of practice is dictated by your state Board of Nursing and may differ from state to state. For an academic to state that an FNP is practicing outside their scope...

  9. Are you doing what you were trained for?

    lalaxton replied to bryate1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like you need to stay away from this discussion for awhile! There are down sides to the role but I think if you make sure the job description is explained fully during the interview process...

  10. How to apply for canadian RN?

    lalaxton replied to starbin's topic in International Nursing

    You will need to write and pass the equivalent Canadian exam. Your best bet is to contact the college of nurses of the province you plan on going to for the exact requirements. In Ontario that's the...

  11. NP programs and work experience

    lalaxton replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    There are some NP programs in the US that will accept you without any RN experience but none in Canada that I know of. When I did my program (in the US) there were a few BSN's who had not worked a day...

  12. Work while in school for NP?? Possible??

    lalaxton replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked full-time weekends (Friday, Sat, Sun 12hour) while I was in NP school. You have to be organized and committed, and be ready to have not much of a social life but it can be

  13. Accelerated BSN or 4 year BSN thru Mac

    lalaxton replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    The requirements to be a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Ontario are the same no matter if you practice in downtown Toronto or in a rural practice. The program is a full 24 months after your BSN,...

  14. Accelerated BSN or 4 year BSN thru Mac

    lalaxton replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    TRousse, Usually they don't encourage students to formally specialize during your program. That doesn't however stop you from focusing on that area while you are in school. For example you will...

  15. Accelerated BSN or 4 year BSN thru Mac

    lalaxton replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Trousse, I feel for you. I know how hard it is to be in a job you hate and wanting to get ahead as fast as possible. However, I do think you should stay in the 4 year program through...

  16. Naturalpathic nurse?

    lalaxton replied to TRousse's topic in International Nursing

    There is no 'naturopathic' nursing specialty per se. I know of nurses who went on to study naturopathy and/or homeopathy after obtaining their RN but there is no formal nursing program in this area....

  17. Question: Can someone explain the Canadian Nursing Titles for me?

    lalaxton replied to NurseBettyTexas's topic in International Nursing

    Most provinces now use RPN for RNA or

  18. Is it even worth working in the U.S?

    lalaxton replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    Just a note. The RNAO (REgistered Nurses Association of Ontario) will give you up to $1500/year for continuing education even if you are not a member. Many hospitals will also help with continuing on...

  19. What is International Practice for mid-level practitioners

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

    You may be able to find more information on this subject at the International Council of Nurses website. (icn.org) The most recent IPN/ANP Newsletter (May 2005) not yet available on the website' has...

  20. Anyone go to med school after nursing school

    lalaxton replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I know several docs who were RN's before going back to medical school. They made great docs and treated nurses very well. (Maybe all docs should be nurses first?? LOL) I agree that It all depends on...

  21. Haven't nursed since 96? Ontario. Help?

    lalaxton replied to heartsblownwideopen's topic in General Nursing

    If she has not worked as an RN in more than 5 years she may need to take a refresher course. Contact the CNO for more

  22. Working or volunteering abroad

    lalaxton replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a great article on medscape by two nurses who volunteered to go over and help after the tsunami. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/501567?src=hp24.infocus It may give you some insight into...

  23. Pregnant after husbands vasectomy?How common?

    lalaxton replied to ham22's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse who just found out she is pregnant with baby #3. After the last one he had a vasectomy, and sperm count 3 months later was 0. 6 months later she is pregnant and the urologist...

  24. Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

    lalaxton replied to can25rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  25. can a NP work in phys med & rehab? whats the best route for me?

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

    Absolutely this is doable! You are right in assuming you need the BSN first, then you should get a few years experience under your belt before going back to do your MSN. I think FNP would probably be...