Jaggy Thistle

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1. CRNE feb 2009

   Jaggy Thistle replied to ol221's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   Yesssssssssssssssssssssss! I passed too!!!! If it helps anyone i'm in alberta. It's a huge relief and I'm so glad i've passed 1st time as I think the worry of not passing may have been the last straw...

2. A Reasonable Orientation??

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

   I did ask but they have quite a few new starts and feel they can't accommodate me unless I come in on my days off for additional orientation and even then not for too many (ie one or two). Other than...

3. A Reasonable Orientation??

   Jaggy Thistle posted a topic in International Nursing

   Can I ask what would be considered a reasonable amount of time to orientate to a new post. I have currently started working in a hospital in alberta and this is my first post working in Alberta,...

4. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

   CARNA will not assess any incomplete application so it won't even get to that stage. They know the bits of paper they need and will not even look at the application until they have all of it (I was...

5. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

6. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

   I shall bear that in mind!! I guess no different to any other governing body of a professional group then! Thanks anyhoo. - It is however nearing the mid feb and no word as yet I'm feeling more...

7. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

   I got to speak to someone yesterday and same as you. Looks like I should hear by Mid Feb (so that'll be around about the 10 week mark) so hopefully hear soon. :plsebeg: Thanks for all your input.

8. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

   Many thanks for your help guys. Have PM'd you

9. CARNA Timescale

   Jaggy Thistle posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi there, I've applied to CARNA for assessment in order that I may apply for a temporary permit to work in alberta. I'm wondering if anyone else out there knows the current timescale for receipt of...

10. UK Nurse - Calgary - Maybe!

    Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Cheeca. Thanks so much for your reply. At least it's a positive. I've not had anyone P2000 as yet saying that they were deferred, but then I graduated in 2004 so maybe the later the course and of...

11. UK Nurse - Calgary - Maybe!

    Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

    Many thanks Silver Dragon. I've checked the sticky and at least I may have options. Just have to wait and see what CARNA throw back, if anything. You never know I may have done enough after all this...

12. UK Nurse - Calgary - Maybe!

    Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

    Many thanks for your help and advice. I had thought about contacting my old Uni where I did my nursing course once I know the situation and what CARNA advise on their requirement for hours/experience...

13. UK Nurse - Calgary - Maybe!

    Jaggy Thistle posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I'm a UK nurse and wish to immigrate from UK to Calgary and work as an RN. However, I'm just back from a trip to Calgary with my OH as it was a recce trip. Unfortunately, I have now found...

14. NCSBN-RN Online-NCLEX

    Jaggy Thistle replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your help. I will definitely do all the Saunders Comprehensive Review first and some other things I have on the go for reading before the course. The course is kind of a means to an...

15. NCSBN-RN Online-NCLEX

    Jaggy Thistle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has sat a review course, specifically NCSBN RN Online course. I am required to do this or a type of review course and then provide my State Board with proof of my...