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I would suggest that you read as many questions ASI gives such as predictor tests. You already have basic nursing knowledge. I will not suggest reading any other books. Buy the predictor tests and the prep guide. Look at how the questions were asked and the answers rationales. I find CPNRE more of psychologically based questions. Practice only sample questions provided by ASI as most of their sample questions are same with real questions. By the way if you buy the predictor tests, try to save it and use it as your own reviewer. Remember that there is an expiration on that and I suggest that you don't share that questions. You are not being selfish but you are just protecting yourself for any legal issues that may arise.

I got your message and replied. Yes got a working visa. It's not hard but you need to go to some hoops.

Long Term Care is not a bad place to start. Its a very different skills and knowledge thats for sure. When I graduated, I started working as a Case Manager 3 months after graduation. But before that I worked as an undergraduate in LTC, Emergency, Orthopedics, Medical/surgical and did my placement in rural hospital. I was lucky to have a job right away because of references given by my previous managers and colleagues. I wasnt lucky to pass my exam but after finding ways to be back again, I was able to go back to the job I really want to do. Take your time if you end up in LTC. Everytime you see a job posting, keep applying and most of all keep taking courses that you might need in the future when applying that specific job you want. I remember my manager telling me that you might be a new graduate but you have taken a course before them. They were 20 years plus experience nurse but they cant start the work unlike you, you have taken it and can start next week.

Try to read as many questions as you can to get familiarize yourself with the questions and its rationales. Honestly, I did struggle on questions where there were the role of LPN versus RN involves - either you make an assessment or call the RN. I am sure you know the contents, it's just knowing when and how to apply it on answering a question and picking the right answer. Based on my own experience, doesn't matter how much you know your contents and can't apply it with Q And A, you will struggle. So it's very important that you answer as many questions you can that is available out there before the exam day. You will get there, I have been in your situation before. Good luck Toronto24

Passed the exam. 3 of my friends from Alberta received their results via email today. All passed. 1 from sasketchewan. Passed too. Good of luck to all who are still waiting.

Nova Scotia and Alberta will be joining in other provinces like New Brunswick and New Foundland in granting unlimited attempts in NCLEX-RN. Starting June 27, Nova Scotia will implement its new policy. I guess I would know now what would happen this time if I can able to transfer my license back to Nova Scotia, Canada as nclex being given as unlimited attempts to Canadians nursing registrants. It is indeed good news to all non nclex passers yet in Canada including myself. I have opened this discussion so others can post and share their experiences in applying to this new policy and who had struggled in the past nclex attempts and now being granted unlimited attempts. Effective June 27th, 2016, the CRNNS Council made the decision to remove the limit on the number of opportunities nursing graduates have to write and pass the NCLEX-RN. Although the three write limit has been removed, CRNNS is confident that only those nursing graduates who are competent will pass the exam. Further, graduates are not automatically granted a licence if they pass the NCLEX-RN. Graduates are still required to demonstrate how they meet our other registration requirements in order to be issued a licence to practice as a registered nurse in Nova Scotia. This includes demonstrating they have the capacity, competence and character to safely and ethically practice nursing. They must also show proof of graduation from a nursing program within the past five years or completion of a specified number of practice hours in addition to other very specific requirements CRNNS has established to protect the public. Effective on June 27th, 2016, all nursing graduates who have not yet passed the exam may apply to attempt the NCLEX-RN under the new policy. All other existing CRNNS rules and policies with respect to qualifying for a licence to practice nursing in Nova Scotia remain the same. This includes the rules surrounding the issuance of temporary licences which permits CRNNS to issue until the earlier of three fails or one year after graduation. from College of RN of Nova Scotia website

Just keep doing more of the practice exam whether they are easy to difficult. It does help to know the rationales behind the questions and answers. I only did a lot of online questions to get familiar with the CPNRE format. From what I have read, the recent number, someone posted the passing mark in January was 103 (PN Facebook). They had 194-196 questions minus 20 experimental questions that time. The highest passing score was 111. I am still confused with the 165/170 mark questions though.

what do you mean by block? By the way little fairy, have you heard anyone finished at 165 mark questions instead of 170? I still don't get this 165 - 170 questions.

dont rely on your predictor test and have it affect you, try to be positive and focus on passing the exam. Good luck.

you will be allowed to take the nclex exam in the USA as long you have met the standards of your chosen state. But dishes is right that your education or practice should fall within a timeline of 3 - 5 years or else you will be required to take an approved refresher program. As to coming back to Canada, that would be a no. But you have the option always to challenge BON when you are already an RN in the USA with numbers of years of work experience and able to prove your competencies to Canada BON. I have never heard someone did that but there's always a first time. Just my thoughts.

Really ? We will still have to wait that long ..... yikes !!! Thought since its computer generated questions, it will be faster than 6 weeks.

I wrote my first attempt with the CPNRE, I did struggle on the questions where it really requires to think as an RN or LPN but overall questions varied from average to difficult. I also noticed that some of the questions were intended for RN exam questions, I am hoping those were the experimental questions. I am also wondering if anyone have finished at 165 mark rather than the 170 mark questions. Also, how long do we have to wait for the results?

I took my PN exam and registered through Pearson Vue. Happy2help is right. It is not an adaptive test like NCLEX. 170 questions which you can go back and forth. One thing that does not makes sense to me is according to the Assessment and Testing Strategy website, its either going to stop at 165 questions or you have to finish the 170 questions like the NCLEX if the computer feels your passing or failing. How can the computer even determine that when you have not entered or submitted your final answers? Have anyone taken the exam? I did struggle answering the questions especially on the choices where you have to think as an RN or LPN. Thanks

Would share my experience once I write mine in May. Thanks for this important information.

Thank you very much. Yes. I did read that you can go back and forth with the exam. My manager told me she wanted to hire me as a PN once I get my license and until I am able to practice as an RN in the states.