Thursday, April 25, 2013
Last few days to register for CRNE Prep June 2013
If you are interested in taking the PRIMED CRNE review workshop to help prepare you for the June 2013 CRNE then time is running out! This is especially true if you are would like to take the live online course May 4-5 as course materials need to be mailed within the next few days.
We also offer face to face courses in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto in the upcoming weeks....please see our website for the dates and to register online.
Don't miss out, register today at www.primededucation.ca
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Free One Hour Online CRNE Review Session!
Join PRIMED Tuesday April 23, 2013 for a free one hour CRNE review session online.
PRIMED co-founders Marlene Burrows & Laura Housden will guide you through the one hour session through a virtual classroom to give you some tips on how to be successful on the June 2013CRNE. They will also go through some mock CRNE questions with answers and rationales.
Space is limited so register today!
To register please visit:
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2011595&password=M.2BBD5D61D889CAFAF136FB2D29D02A
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Courses filling up
PRIMED CRNE Review Prep Courses are filling up quickly for May. If you want to ensure a seat in our intensive 2 day boot camp to get your ready to write the June 2013 CRNE then sign up today!
www.primededucation.ca
On another note, congratulations to all the students who passed the January 2013 CRNE! We have heard from many of you and wish you all the best in your careers as RNs.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
CRNE Prep Tools
PRIMED is pleased to announce their new CRNE Tools centre is now LIVE!
If you would like some tools to help you study for the Canadian RN Exam then check out our new online Prep Tools. Here you can try a 200 question mock CRNE, a 50 question focused Mental Health Exam and Flash Cards.
For $79.99 you can have two months access to our online flashcards and are allowed to complete the 200 question quiz and Mental Health Focused quiz once. This is a savings of over $48.99.
To access the online Prep Tools Centre please visit www.primededucation.ca
If you would like some tools to help you study for the Canadian RN Exam then check out our new online Prep Tools. Here you can try a 200 question mock CRNE, a 50 question focused Mental Health Exam and Flash Cards.
For $79.99 you can have two months access to our online flashcards and are allowed to complete the 200 question quiz and Mental Health Focused quiz once. This is a savings of over $48.99.
To access the online Prep Tools Centre please visit www.primededucation.ca
Monday, January 14, 2013
Spots still available for CRNE Prep
A few spots are still available for this weekend (January 19-20th) CRNE Review Workshop in Calgary.
If you prefer to take the workshop on the comfort of your own home, then the live online course might be right for you.
For more information and to register online visit www.primededucatio.ca
If you prefer to take the workshop on the comfort of your own home, then the live online course might be right for you.
For more information and to register online visit www.primededucatio.ca
Monday, December 31, 2012
Free CRNE Review and Information Session
If you are writing the Canadian RN Exam in Febrary 2013 are are looking for some pointers or are wondering if PRIMED's 2 day workshop is right for you please join Marlene Burrows & Laura Housden for a free one hour information session on:
Date:
January 7, 2013
Time:
2pm-3pm PST(5-6pm EST)
Location:Online. Please register at
www.eply.com/FreePRIMEDCRNEReviewSession685521
If you are interested in signing up for the full two day PRIMED Review Session they will run on the following dates:
Toronto January 5-6, 2013
Edmonton January 12-13, 2013
Vancouver January 12-13, 201
Calgary January 19-20, 2013
Live Online Workshop January 19-20, 2013
Please register at:
www.primededucation.ca.
Date:
January 7, 2013
Time:
2pm-3pm PST(5-6pm EST)
Location:Online. Please register at
www.eply.com/FreePRIMEDCRNEReviewSession685521
If you are interested in signing up for the full two day PRIMED Review Session they will run on the following dates:
Toronto January 5-6, 2013
Edmonton January 12-13, 2013
Vancouver January 12-13, 201
Calgary January 19-20, 2013
Live Online Workshop January 19-20, 2013
Please register at:
www.primededucation.ca.
Monday, December 17, 2012
CRNE studying over the holidays
Studying for exams over the holidays can be really tough between travelling to visit family and friends, cooking, shopping and all of those other fun things. However, it is important you commit to studying for a specified amount of time every day. Even if you only study for a couple of hours from now until New Year's and then ramp up the time afterward it's better than blowing off studying all together.
PRIMED recommends getting up a descent time in the morning and getting it out of the way with while having a couple cups of coffee or tea so that you can have the rest of your day to work, exercise or spend with your family.
Then in January take PRIMED's 2 day prep workshop to really get you ready and primed for the exam in February. To register online visit www.primededucation.ca
Thursday, November 15, 2012
PRIMED helps students pass the CRNE!
We've been hearing back from dozens of students that they have been successful and received a "PASS" on the October 2012 CRNE. Congratulations to all of you!
Here are some of the comments PRIMED has been receiving from the students who took the Fall 2012 workshops:
Here are some of the comments PRIMED has been receiving from the students who took the Fall 2012 workshops:
- I just wanted to send you an email to give you an update....tonight I received my CRNE results..and I PASSED! This was my second time writing my CRNE exam and so I am sure you can understand my anxiety waiting for my results. I truly believe that everyone should take the PRIMED course that you both teach. I believe the course gave me the confidence and preparation that I needed to be successful. Thank you!
- This morning I opened my front door to look in my mail box the same way I have been for the past two weeks. Except this time I saw what I was waiting for. I opened the envelope up and I PASSED!!!!!! I was ecstatic as you can imagine. I want to thank you so much for all your help and advice. I can honestly say your course and teaching made a HUGE difference in my studying and I'm sure my success.
- Just thought I would let you know that I was successful in passing the CRNE. Thanks again for the great course! PRIMED definitely gave me the confidence to be successful!
- I just received my CRNE result and I'm happy to say I passed!! =)Thanks for tutoring me and I will definitely refer others to PRIMED if they need it.If you recently received your CRNE result please let us know how you did via email or our facebook page.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
February 2013 CRNE
Are you graduating with your nursing degree in the upcoming months and are writing the Feb 2013 CRNE? Congratulations! Nursing school is a tough program and you are almost at the finish line!
Have you thought about how you are going to study and prepare for the CRNE? If you are looking for a prep course then considered PRIMED.
We have the tools to get you PRIMED for the CRNE, including 2 day prep courses and online tools. Our online tools include a live two day workshop as well as a mock CRNE and an iPhone app.
Please visit our website for course locations and dates. You can also register online at www.primededucation.ca
Have you thought about how you are going to study and prepare for the CRNE? If you are looking for a prep course then considered PRIMED.
We have the tools to get you PRIMED for the CRNE, including 2 day prep courses and online tools. Our online tools include a live two day workshop as well as a mock CRNE and an iPhone app.
Please visit our website for course locations and dates. You can also register online at www.primededucation.ca
Monday, September 10, 2012
CRNE Prep course-Vancouver
Spots are still available for this weekend's (September 15-16, 2012) PRIMED CRNE review workshop in Vancouver, BC. The two day course is taking place in downtown Vancouver at the Harbourfront campus of SFU on West Hastings St.
The facilitators for your course will be the co-founders of PRIMED-Marlene Burrows RN, BSN, MN-NP(F) & Laura Housden RN, BSN, MN-NP(F). These two facilitators complement each other nicely as Marlene has experience in acute care settings and Laura has practiced a lot in the community setting. Marlene has been teaching for five years at different universities including Dalhousie and UBC. Laura has teaching experience as well, but currently is focusing her time on her PhD studies at UBC. Let Laura and Marlene help you review your core nursing knowledge and help you learn how to better approach and answer question on the CRNE. All registrants will receive a 200 page course booklet designed specifically for the course.
Sign up today at www.primededucation.caEmail: info@primededucation.ca
The facilitators for your course will be the co-founders of PRIMED-Marlene Burrows RN, BSN, MN-NP(F) & Laura Housden RN, BSN, MN-NP(F). These two facilitators complement each other nicely as Marlene has experience in acute care settings and Laura has practiced a lot in the community setting. Marlene has been teaching for five years at different universities including Dalhousie and UBC. Laura has teaching experience as well, but currently is focusing her time on her PhD studies at UBC. Let Laura and Marlene help you review your core nursing knowledge and help you learn how to better approach and answer question on the CRNE. All registrants will receive a 200 page course booklet designed specifically for the course.
Sign up today at www.primededucation.ca
Sunday, September 2, 2012
PRIMED Live Online Course
PRIMED is pleased to be hosting a live online CRNE review course September 22-23, 2012.
This course material covered is exactly the same as the group workshops and includes:
Day 2: Starts 0900-1730
Students will receive a study booklet in the mail and will be tutored through Power Points via the virtual classroom. Students will have the opportunity to ask their facilitator questions either by typing them in a text box, or vocally through their computer microphone.
This is a great option for students that are unable to travel to a major city for the face to face group sessions. All you need is a computer and a reliable internet connection. You must register my September 7 in order to receive the course booklet on time. Registrations will be accepted after this, however courier fees for course materials will apply.
See you online!
This course material covered is exactly the same as the group workshops and includes:
Day 1: Starts 0900-1730
- Test taking strategies
- Community Health
- Cardiac
- Respiratory
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Mental Health
- Ethics
Day 2: Starts 0900-1730
- Clinical Skills
- Infectious disease
- Maternity
- Gastrointestinal
- Endocrine
- Neurology
- Genitourinary
- Pharmacology
- Wrap up and final questions
Students will receive a study booklet in the mail and will be tutored through Power Points via the virtual classroom. Students will have the opportunity to ask their facilitator questions either by typing them in a text box, or vocally through their computer microphone.
This is a great option for students that are unable to travel to a major city for the face to face group sessions. All you need is a computer and a reliable internet connection. You must register my September 7 in order to receive the course booklet on time. Registrations will be accepted after this, however courier fees for course materials will apply.
See you online!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Rewriting the CRNE
If you were unsuccessful on the CRNE, you are not alone. For various reasons some students are unsuccessful on the exam and are devastated with their result. Perhaps you were overly anxious, fatigued, ill or had other life altering factors that did not allow you to focus and perform your best.We want to let you know that you are not alone. We hear from many students that are unsuccessful and many times all they need is structured review course to help them focus their studying and increase their confidence and decrease their anxiety.
PRIMED has a lot of experience in helping unsuccessful students become successful. We encourage students to reach out to other students, mentors or teachers for support. In addition, students may want to consider enrolling in the PRIMED Workshops or private tutoring to increase their chance of being successful on the rewrite.
For more information please read The Canadian Nurses Association's FAQ page regarding rewriting the CRNE at:
http://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/becoming-an-rn/rn-exam/faqs/rewriting-the-crne/
PRIMED has a lot of experience in helping unsuccessful students become successful. We encourage students to reach out to other students, mentors or teachers for support. In addition, students may want to consider enrolling in the PRIMED Workshops or private tutoring to increase their chance of being successful on the rewrite.
For more information please read The Canadian Nurses Association's FAQ page regarding rewriting the CRNE at:
http://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/becoming-an-rn/rn-exam/faqs/rewriting-the-crne/
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Free 2012 CRNE Info Session
PRIMED is pleased to open registration for a free one hour CRNE review session to help participants understand what will be covered during the CRNE and during the full online two day workshop running September 22-23, 2012.
If you are writing the October 2012 CRNE, then let two experienced Master's prepared nurses guide you through how to prepare for the CRNE, by reviewing what content may be on the exam. You will also have the opportunity to practice some CRNE style questions and ask questions to the facilitators
Best of all, this is a free session!
All you have to do is register for it at www.primededucation.ca or click on:
www.eply.com/FreePRIMEDCRNEReviewSession601523
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Toronto students-Receive a free mock CRNE quiz!
Starting August 22 if you refer a friend and they name you in their
registration you will receive a free code to access PRIMED's 200
question Mock CRNE.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Fall 2012 CRNE preparation course- registration now open
Registration for PRIMED Education's 2 day intensive CRNE preparation course is now open!
PRIMED courses are taught by masters prepared nurses who have current and active clinical and teaching experience. Each course is facilitated by at least 2 instructors with different expertise and clinical experiences.
PRIMED students receive a 200 page study guide designed for the course, which includes conceptual content and CRNE style questions. This study guide is only available through the PRIMED course.
At PRIMED we care about our students success and take our role in helping prepare them for the CRNE very seriously! PRIMED students have access to their instructors for follow-up and support via email and phone both before, during and after the course.
PRIMED courses are also small, with generally less than 60 students so you can receive personal attention and have your questions answered.
Fall 2012 courses are being offered in:
Calgary: September 8-9th, 2012
Vancouver: September 15-16th, 2012
Edmonton: September 22-23, 2012
Toronto: September 22-23, 2012
Online: September 22-23, 2012
Sign up at least 2 weeks before the course and receive the early registration rate of $295.00 + tax.
Here is what some of our June 2012 students had to say about the PRIMED's course.
I just took your course in Calgary in May 2012. I just wanted to let you know I passed the CRNE. This course was incredibly helpful. I am so thankful I decided to sign up.
Keep up the amazing work.
I wanted to contact you when I have received my CRNE results. I have passed the RN exam! Thank you very much for everything. The prep course was fantastic!
____________________
Hello Primed Team,
I just wanted to send you a follow-up e-mail regarding my results for the June 2012 CRNE and your course. I attended the session during May 12th and 13th. I am overjoyed to say that I passed with my first attempt and I
believe I owe a big thanks to your course!! Thank you for all your time, teaching, and support.... I think your course is a wonderful preparation tool for exam writers. I will be sure to pass on the word to others considering exam prep options.
PRIMED courses are taught by masters prepared nurses who have current and active clinical and teaching experience. Each course is facilitated by at least 2 instructors with different expertise and clinical experiences.
PRIMED students receive a 200 page study guide designed for the course, which includes conceptual content and CRNE style questions. This study guide is only available through the PRIMED course.
At PRIMED we care about our students success and take our role in helping prepare them for the CRNE very seriously! PRIMED students have access to their instructors for follow-up and support via email and phone both before, during and after the course.
PRIMED courses are also small, with generally less than 60 students so you can receive personal attention and have your questions answered.
Fall 2012 courses are being offered in:
Calgary: September 8-9th, 2012
Vancouver: September 15-16th, 2012
Edmonton: September 22-23, 2012
Toronto: September 22-23, 2012
Online: September 22-23, 2012
Sign up at least 2 weeks before the course and receive the early registration rate of $295.00 + tax.
Here is what some of our June 2012 students had to say about the PRIMED's course.
I just took your course in Calgary in May 2012. I just wanted to let you know I passed the CRNE. This course was incredibly helpful. I am so thankful I decided to sign up.
Keep up the amazing work.
___________________
I just wanted to let you know that I recieved my results back yesterday, and I passed the CRNE. So relieved and so happy!!! Thank you for all that you have done to prepare us in the prep course. It was well worth it!!
_________________I wanted to contact you when I have received my CRNE results. I have passed the RN exam! Thank you very much for everything. The prep course was fantastic!
____________________
Hello Primed Team,
I just wanted to send you a follow-up e-mail regarding my results for the June 2012 CRNE and your course. I attended the session during May 12th and 13th. I am overjoyed to say that I passed with my first attempt and I
believe I owe a big thanks to your course!! Thank you for all your time, teaching, and support.... I think your course is a wonderful preparation tool for exam writers. I will be sure to pass on the word to others considering exam prep options.
Friday, July 27, 2012
June 2012 CRNE Results
Congratulations to all of the successful candidates in
the June 2012 CRNE! We have heard back from many of our students and here is
what they are saying:
- · I just took your course in May 2012 in Calgary. I just wanted to let you know I passed the CRNE! The PRIMED course was incredibly helpful. I am so thankful I decided to sign up. Keep up the amazing work!
- · I just wanted to let you know that I received my results back yesterday, and I passed the CRNE. So relieved and so happy!!! Thank you for all that you have done to prepare us in the prep course. It was well worth it!!
- · I attended the PRIMED session in May. I am overjoyed to say that I passed the June 2012 CRNE on my first attempt and I believe I owe a big thanks to your course!! Thank you for all your time, teaching, and support.... I think your course is a wonderful preparation tool for exam writers. I will be sure to pass on the word to others considering exam prep options. PRIMED is the course to choose!
- · I did the PRIMED CRNE prep guide course in May 2012 in Vancouver. I got my test results today and I passed the CRNE!!! Thank you for accommodating me into your course and I thought it was super useful and definitely prepared me for the exam.
- · I just got my CRNE results today and I PASSED!!!! I took the PRIMED course in Toronto, ON. It was very helpful, the content covered every area and I found the course pack an excellent study resource. Keep up the good work!
T
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Registration Open for Fall CRNE Review
PRIMED is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the Fall CRNE review workshops in September 2012. We are holding five courses:
September 8-9, 2012 Calgary
September 15-16, 2912 Vancouver
September 22-23, 2012 Edmonton
September 22-23, 2012 Toronto
September 22-23, 2012 Live Online Course
Register today at www.primededucation.ca to reserve your seat and get the early registration fee.
September 8-9, 2012 Calgary
September 15-16, 2912 Vancouver
September 22-23, 2012 Edmonton
September 22-23, 2012 Toronto
September 22-23, 2012 Live Online Course
Register today at www.primededucation.ca to reserve your seat and get the early registration fee.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
CRNE Tips
Are you writing the upcoming June 2012 CRNE? Here are some tips to help you out:
1. Always remember to utilize the nursing process when you are thinking through questions:
Assessment, Planning, Implementation/Intervention, Evaluation
For example, before administering pain medication the nurse would have to assess the patient thoroughly using: PQRST, COLDSPA or OLDCARTS. This is vital for the nurse in developing an appropriate plan. What the nurse is going to plan will be dependent on many factors such as the location of the pain. Is it cardiac in nature? Or, is is it arthritic pain they have been experiencing for the last 10 year in their knees?
2. Simulate exam conditions. We recommend students find a practice exam and sit down for 4 hours, with no interruptions (i.e. no FB, texting or phone calls) to mimic exam conditions as much as possible. If you're looking for a mock CRNE, try PRIMED's 200 question mock CRNE. You can purchase at www.primededucation.ca then click on the Quizzes tab.
3. Make sure you feel comfortable with common clinical conditions that you spend a fair amount of time learning about in nursing school such as: Heart Failure, Hypertension, Myocardial Infraction, Diabetes, Care of Post operative patients and palliative patients. Diabetes, Lung cancer, asthma, COPD etc.
Good luck!!
PRIMED
1. Always remember to utilize the nursing process when you are thinking through questions:
Assessment, Planning, Implementation/Intervention, Evaluation
For example, before administering pain medication the nurse would have to assess the patient thoroughly using: PQRST, COLDSPA or OLDCARTS. This is vital for the nurse in developing an appropriate plan. What the nurse is going to plan will be dependent on many factors such as the location of the pain. Is it cardiac in nature? Or, is is it arthritic pain they have been experiencing for the last 10 year in their knees?
2. Simulate exam conditions. We recommend students find a practice exam and sit down for 4 hours, with no interruptions (i.e. no FB, texting or phone calls) to mimic exam conditions as much as possible. If you're looking for a mock CRNE, try PRIMED's 200 question mock CRNE. You can purchase at www.primededucation.ca then click on the Quizzes tab.
3. Make sure you feel comfortable with common clinical conditions that you spend a fair amount of time learning about in nursing school such as: Heart Failure, Hypertension, Myocardial Infraction, Diabetes, Care of Post operative patients and palliative patients. Diabetes, Lung cancer, asthma, COPD etc.
Good luck!!
PRIMED
Saturday, April 21, 2012
April 23 last day of registration for online CRNE prep course
Online CRNE Prep workshop:
If you are wanting to take part in the live online course next weekend-April 28-29, 2012 then be sure to register by Monday April 23. This deadline is to ensure course materials can be mailed to you with an appropriate amount of time.
If you are interested in taking the online course please email us and we'd be happy to send you our 1 hour info session that was recorded using the virtual classroom, so you can see how the session will be set up.
The session will run from 9 am -5:30 pm EST and be facilitated by two experienced master's prepared nurses.
Topics will include:
The two day 2 workshop will consist of 16 hours of instructional time with 2 master’s educated nurses which will be streamed live through Blackboard Collaborate.
Day 1: Starts 0900-1730
Day 1: Starts 0900-1730
- Test taking strategies
- Community Health
- Cardiac
- Respiratory
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Mental Health
- Ethics
Day 2: Starts 0900-1730
- Clinical Skills
- Infectious disease
- Maternity
- Gastrointestinal
- Endocrine
- Neurology
- Genitourinary
- Pharmacology
- Wrap up and final questions
Each of the topics are then be followed up with CRNE style review questions. After each section we dissect and discuss the questions. You will have the opportunity to practice over 150 CRNE style questions throughout the workshop in addition to a 55 question take home quiz with answers and rationales.
There will be limited spacing in this course, so if you are interested sign up by Monday April 23. Registration fee is $300 + taxes.
Please contact us if you have any questions at:
info@primededucation.ca
604 839 7520
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
CRNE prep for students in smaller centres
Do you live in a smaller community and are unable to travel to a city to attend a CRNE prep course, but still want to be well prepared? Then why not take PRIMED's live ONLINE course....It will run for two days on April 28-29, 2012 from 9am-5pm EST.
You won't have to worry about travel expenses such as transportation and accommodation, nor have the stress of inclement weather. Join us online in your PJ's with a cup of coffee in hand as we help you prepare to be successful on the upcoming June 2012 CRNE.
You will have master's prepared nurses take you through review of nursing essentials as well as practice CRNE style questions. When you enroll for the course you will also be mailed a course workbook with a min mock exam in the back of it.
Register today at www.primededucation.ca
You won't have to worry about travel expenses such as transportation and accommodation, nor have the stress of inclement weather. Join us online in your PJ's with a cup of coffee in hand as we help you prepare to be successful on the upcoming June 2012 CRNE.
You will have master's prepared nurses take you through review of nursing essentials as well as practice CRNE style questions. When you enroll for the course you will also be mailed a course workbook with a min mock exam in the back of it.
Register today at www.primededucation.ca
Monday, February 13, 2012
June 2012 CRNE Prep Courses
The June 2012 Canadian RN Exam is only three and a half months away, so it's time to start thinking about how you are going to prepare to tackle this exam. Let PRIMED help you succeed, by enrolling in our highly regarded CRNE prep course.
PRIMED is please to announce they are offering SEVEN courses this spring, including a new live online course. Click on the links below to enroll:
PRIMED is please to announce they are offering SEVEN courses this spring, including a new live online course. Click on the links below to enroll:
Edmonton May 5-6, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Edmonton-
Toronto May 12-13, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Toronto-
Calgary May 12-13, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Calgary-
Ottawa May 26-27, 2012 www.eplyevents.com/Ottawa-
For more information please visit www.primededucation.ca
CRNE Prep June 2012
The June 2012 Canadian RN Exam is only three and a half months away, so it's time to start thinking about how you are going to prepare to tackle this exam. Let PRIMED help you succeed, by enrolling in our highly regarded CRNE prep course.
PRIMED is please to announce they are offering SEVEN courses this spring, including a new live online course. Click on the links below to enroll:
Vancouver Edmonton May 5-6, 2012:www.eplyevents.com/
PRIMED is please to announce they are offering SEVEN courses this spring, including a new live online course. Click on the links below to enroll:
Live Online Course April 28-29, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/
Edmonton May 5-6, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Edmonton-
Vancouver Edmonton May 5-6, 2012:www.eplyevents.com/
Toronto May 12-13, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Toronto-
Calgary May 12-13, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Calgary-
Winnipeg May 12-13, 2012: www.eplyevents.com/Winnipeg-
Ottawa May 26-27, 2012 www.eplyevents.com/Ottawa-
For more information please visit www.primededucation.ca
Monday, December 19, 2011
Further information on new CRNE exam in Canada
The College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) has released some further information on the development of a new nursing exam.
CRNBC is stating that the new exam will be able to accurately assess Canadian RNs through:
From the way CRNBC is presenting these future changes, it seems as though the exam will not be the NCLEX, rather a Canadian version of the exam, developed through the same organization that develops the NCLEX. However, the differences between the new exam and the existing NCLEX are not yet clear.
The introduction of the new exam will be January of 2015. Therefore Canadian students have 9 further examinations using the current CRNE.
Here are a list of the provinces that have stated they will be implementing this new examination. This list appears to indicate the implementation of the exam will affect almost all of Canada.
Here is a link to CRNBC's website so you can read more:
https://www.crnbc.ca/crnbc/Announcements/2011/Pages/RNExam.aspx
We will continue to update you as we learn more details.
PRIMED Educational Associates.
CRNBC is stating that the new exam will be able to accurately assess Canadian RNs through:
- Studying nursing practice to ensure the exam assesses entry-level practice competencies
- Including Canadian nurses in exam preparation
- Include Canadian nurses for sensitivity and translation reviews of the examination
- Ensure regulatory bodies are collaborating on the administration of the exam
- Ensuring nursing educators and students have time to learn about the new examination
From the way CRNBC is presenting these future changes, it seems as though the exam will not be the NCLEX, rather a Canadian version of the exam, developed through the same organization that develops the NCLEX. However, the differences between the new exam and the existing NCLEX are not yet clear.
The introduction of the new exam will be January of 2015. Therefore Canadian students have 9 further examinations using the current CRNE.
Here are a list of the provinces that have stated they will be implementing this new examination. This list appears to indicate the implementation of the exam will affect almost all of Canada.
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
There is no mention of the nurses in the Yukon, or Quebec (although Quebec has traditionally written a french language examination).
Here is a link to CRNBC's website so you can read more:
https://www.crnbc.ca/crnbc/Announcements/2011/Pages/RNExam.aspx
We will continue to update you as we learn more details.
PRIMED Educational Associates.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Canadian Nurses to be licensed using NCLEX! -Update
As many people have now heard, last week it was announced that as early as 2014 or 2015 the CRNE will be replaced with the NCLEX.
You can read about this here:
http://www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/news/releases/public_release_e.aspx?id=307
In other words, starting in a few years, in order to become a nurse in Canada you will need to write the American nursing examination!
While the reasons for this change are unknown, this has ignited a hot debate within the Canadian nursing community. The Canadian Nursing Association feels this change will pull Canadian educated nurses to the United States, making it easier for nurses to travel and obtain work south of the border.
Certainly it seems there is a risk of this, which is particularly contentious in current climate of a Registered Nursing shortage.
While we haven’t been able to find a statement from the licensing organizations yet (such as nursing colleges or provincial associations), there are likely various reasons they have decided to move to the NCLEX.
While it may seem the switch to the NCLEX is an easy option, the NCLEX is a very different exam from the CRNE.
Interestingly at PRIMED we find that many Canadian educated nurses struggle more with the NCLEX and many internationally educated nurse struggle more with the CRNE.
Here is a breakdown on some of the differences between the CRNE and the NCLEX.
NCLEX | CRNE | |
Administration | Anytime- Students book through the testing centre Via computer- Students write the exam on computer | 3 times/ year: the CRNE is administered winter, fall and spring yearly Via paper/ pencil: papers are marked |
Number of Questions | Exam ends when students reach passing or failing mark. May end after 60-80 questions. Questions can have multiple correct answers and students may be instructed to “choose all that apply” | 200-220 questions. 200 questions, all are marked. Students also have 20 test questions on top of the 200. Mark is based on 200 questions. Each question has 1 correct answer. |
Cognitive Domains | Uses Bloom’s taxonomy for cognitive domain- Describes the majority of the examination as being “higher level of cognitive ability”. Unclear if exam also covers affective domain. | Outlines 3 taxonomy levels: Cognitive Domain 1. Knowledge comprehension 2. Critical Thinking Affective Domain 1. Attitudes and Judgments |
Content of exam | NCLEX is organized into “Client Need” categories: 1. Safe & Effective Care Environment 2. Health Promotion and Maintenance 3. Psychosocial Integrity 4. Physiological Integrity | CRNE is organized into 4 Competencies: 1. Professional Practice 2. Nurse-Client Partnership 3. Health & Wellness 4. Changes in Health |
Here is an example, taken from the NCLEX development website of an NCLEX sample question. This question can easily illustrate some of the differences between the Canadian and American exams.
“The nurse is caring for a client in a long term care facility. The client’s spouse asks the nurse a question regarding the client’s treatment plan. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. I cannot give you information on any client.
b. Can you verify the clients date of birth?
c. Let me ask the primary health care provider to speak with you
d. You should speak directly to the client about the treatment plan.
The NCLEX states that the correct answer is:
a. I cannot give you information on any client
Many Canadian educated nurses might struggle with this question.
While we are taught that we cannot provide confidential client information to other people, we are also taught from a model of family centered care in which we try to share “complete and unbiased information whenever possible”. In the CRNE this question would likely be worded differently, with an option for the nurse to extend a more family centered care perspective to the patients spouse. The nurse who has prepared for the CRNE might expect to see something like:
“I’m unable to give you confidential information on your partner, but let me speak with your spouse so I can determine what he/she would like me to share with you”
Another difference is that much of the content covered in the NCLEX guides can fit within one of the Canadian competencies- the “Changes in Health” competency. This is seen through an increased number of questions that are more clinically or process focused. The NCLEX seems to offer fewer questions on communication and aspects of nurse-client partnership as outlined by the Canadian competencies.
The change from the Canadian RN exam to the NCLEX leaves many nurses, educators and students with outstanding questions.
1. How will Canadian content be included or accounted for in the exam
2. Will curriculums need to be altered to ensure students achieve success on the licensing exam?
3. What will the cost of the new exam be to students?
4. Will this exam draw more Canadian nurses to the USA as the CNA fears
5. How will this change be implemented
6. How do we ensure Canadian nurses continue to meet the standards of practice for Canada when we are not examining on these standards?
PRIMED Educational Associates will continue to offer CRNE preparation and continue to monitor this situation as it develops. We will update our students on the conversation as it unfolds.
In the meantime, we wish everyone continued success with their education and for those students writing the CRNE this winter 2012- time to get studying!
Happy Holidays,
PRIMED Education
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Vancouver CRNE Prep Help Available!
Spaces are now open for the Vancouver PRIMED CRNE review course. The weekend workshop is taking place January 14-15 at the downtown Vancouver SFU campus-Harbourfront centre.
If you are graduating student or an international student and would like some help in preparing for the February 1, 2012 CRNE then sign up for PRIMED's intensive two day prep course. For two full days PRIMED facilitators will lead through different areas of nursing to review fundamental content essential in critical thinking which is an area the CRNE examines you on. In addition, you will practice over 200 mock CRNE questions over the two days and be sent home with a 55 question exam with answers and rationales.
If you live outside Vancouver, you will be pleased to hear PRIMED is also offering courses in Lethbridge, Toronto and Calgary in January.
For more information or to sign up online please visit www.primededucation.ca
If you are graduating student or an international student and would like some help in preparing for the February 1, 2012 CRNE then sign up for PRIMED's intensive two day prep course. For two full days PRIMED facilitators will lead through different areas of nursing to review fundamental content essential in critical thinking which is an area the CRNE examines you on. In addition, you will practice over 200 mock CRNE questions over the two days and be sent home with a 55 question exam with answers and rationales.
If you live outside Vancouver, you will be pleased to hear PRIMED is also offering courses in Lethbridge, Toronto and Calgary in January.
For more information or to sign up online please visit www.primededucation.ca
Sunday, November 20, 2011
CRNE private online tutoring
PRIMED is now offering private online tutoring for students that are too far away to join one of our group sessions.Let our experienced Master's educated nurses privately tutor you to success on the CRNE. As part of the private sessions you will receive over 16 hours of one on one instruction with a PRIMED facilitator and a 160 page review manual, that includes over 200 mock CRNE questions. In addition, you will be provided with an access code to PRIMED's 200 question mock CRNE exam.
Topics included during the private tutorials include:
Test taking strategies
Community Health
Cardiac
Respiratory
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Mental Health
Ethics
Clinical Skills
Infectious diseases
Maternity
Gastrointestinal
Endocrine
Neurology
Genitourinary
Pharmacology
The registration fee for private online tutorials is $950+HST
If you are interested in arranging private online tutoring please contact Marlene Burrows and Laura Housden at info@primededucation.ca or 604 839 7520 (Vancouver) or 902 449 4603 (Halifax)
Topics included during the private tutorials include:
Test taking strategies
Community Health
Cardiac
Respiratory
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Mental Health
Ethics
Clinical Skills
Infectious diseases
Maternity
Gastrointestinal
Endocrine
Neurology
Genitourinary
Pharmacology
The registration fee for private online tutorials is $950+HST
If you are interested in arranging private online tutoring please contact Marlene Burrows and Laura Housden at info@primededucation.ca or 604 839 7520 (Vancouver) or 902 449 4603 (Halifax)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Success on the October 2012 CRNE
PRIMED is happy to report we are getting several emails a day from students all saying the PASSED the CRNE!
Congratulations to all of you, your hard work and commitment has paid off. All the best in your future careers as nurses.
Read below to see what students are saying:
Congratulations to all of you, your hard work and commitment has paid off. All the best in your future careers as nurses.
Read below to see what students are saying:
I just wanted to let you all know that I was successful in the CRNE and passed!!! I am sooo happy and excited at the moment and have shared the great news with my family and friends.
I took the CRNE prep course in Vancouver and I want to thank you all for putting together an amazing review session with the printed material. I feel that I was able to pass the CRNE because of the help and support I received from all of you. I would definitely recommend the two day prep course to anyone writing the CRNE, it was well worth my money and time.
Once again, thank you very much!!!
Toronto results are out, I passed!
Toronto results are out, I passed!
Thanks for your wonderful help and encouragement.
PRIMED is offering workshop in January 2012 in preparation for the February 2012 CRNE. To register please visit www.primededucation.ca
Thursday, November 3, 2011
CRNE Prep Lethbridge AB
PRIMED is pleased to announce that due overwhelming demand (especially students at the University of Lethbridge) we will be travelling to Lethbridge, AB in January 2012.
The workshop is scheduled to take place January 7-8, 2012 at the University of Lethbridge-Anderson Hall 117. It will be a busy two days as two Master's prepared facilitators lead you through review of core nursing concepts and teach you strategies to approaching multiple choice questions that you will encounter on the CRNE. Plus, you will have the opportunity to practice over 200 unique mock CRNE questions that you won't find anywhere else.
PRIMED is also offering workshop in January 2012 in the following cities:
Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
To secure your seat in the course sign up online at http://www.primededucation.ca/ before December 31, 2011 to save $50 off your registration fee.
The workshop is scheduled to take place January 7-8, 2012 at the University of Lethbridge-Anderson Hall 117. It will be a busy two days as two Master's prepared facilitators lead you through review of core nursing concepts and teach you strategies to approaching multiple choice questions that you will encounter on the CRNE. Plus, you will have the opportunity to practice over 200 unique mock CRNE questions that you won't find anywhere else.
PRIMED is also offering workshop in January 2012 in the following cities:
Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
To secure your seat in the course sign up online at http://www.primededucation.ca/ before December 31, 2011 to save $50 off your registration fee.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tips for Nursing Documentation
PRIMED not only wants you to be successful on the CRNE, but be successful in your nursing practice.
Here are some tips regarding documentation to keep in mind for the exam and for real life practice:
Here are some tips regarding documentation to keep in mind for the exam and for real life practice:
- Chart as soon as possible, especially vital signs. When the health care team rounds in the morning they need to know the most recent vital signs. Charting the at 10 am is not as useful
- Be as descriptive as possible. When describing an assessment finding don't hesitate to use non-conventional words if nothing else seems appropriate
- When charting about complex wounds it is very helpful to have a picture or tracing of the wound to monitor progression
- Remember to never use an eraser or liquid eraser on charts. Instead put a single line through the words and initial them
- Sign off on your medications after you administered them, so there is no confusion about what the patient did and did not receive
- Remember to use objective non-biased language
Saturday, October 8, 2011
New workshop dates announced for January 2012
PRIMED is pleased to announce registration is now open for January 2012 workshops to help students prepare for the February 2012 Canadian Registered Nurses Exam (CRNE)!
PRIMED will hold 4 locations for the upcoming review sessions:
January 7-8, 2012: Lethbridge Alberta
January 14-15, 2012: Vancouver, BC
January 14-15, 2012: Toronto, ON
January 21-22, 2012: Calgary,. AB
To receive the early registration rate and guarantee yourself a seat in the course sign up today at:
www. primededucation.ca
PRIMED will hold 4 locations for the upcoming review sessions:
January 7-8, 2012: Lethbridge Alberta
January 14-15, 2012: Vancouver, BC
January 14-15, 2012: Toronto, ON
January 21-22, 2012: Calgary,. AB
To receive the early registration rate and guarantee yourself a seat in the course sign up today at:
www. primededucation.ca
Saturday, October 1, 2011
CRNE Workshop Succes!
PRIMED is happy to report the fall workshops to prepare students for the October 5 CRNE were a success. PRIMED ran five courses in the following cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. PRIMED facilitators enjoyed meeting students from across the country both new graduates and IENs.
Good luck to everyone writing next week!!
Good luck to everyone writing next week!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Edmonton CRNE PREP Course
If you are a graduating U of A or Grant MacEwan nursing student, congratulations!!
Are you writing your CRNE next month and would like some assistance in preparing for the exam?
Then sign up for PRIMED's two day CRNE prep workshop September 24-25, 2011. It's being held at U of A from 9-5.
This weekend's session will consist of three experienced nurse educators and clinicians leading you through a review of different nursing areas as well as giving you the opportunity to practice over 100 questions. In addition, the 200 page workbook you receive has a 55 question mini mock CRNE with answers and rationales for you to TAKE HOME!
PRIMED will prepare you to be more successful on the exam.
Don't miss out sign up today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
Are you writing your CRNE next month and would like some assistance in preparing for the exam?
Then sign up for PRIMED's two day CRNE prep workshop September 24-25, 2011. It's being held at U of A from 9-5.
This weekend's session will consist of three experienced nurse educators and clinicians leading you through a review of different nursing areas as well as giving you the opportunity to practice over 100 questions. In addition, the 200 page workbook you receive has a 55 question mini mock CRNE with answers and rationales for you to TAKE HOME!
PRIMED will prepare you to be more successful on the exam.
Don't miss out sign up today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Last minute spots available for Toronto CRNE Prep
Don't miss out on this weekends CRNE prep course in Toronto! There are still seats available for the September 17-18, 2011 review workshop taking place at Women's College.
Let two experienced nurse educators guide you through the essentials of testing taking and nursing content to get you ready for the exam!
Sign up today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
Let two experienced nurse educators guide you through the essentials of testing taking and nursing content to get you ready for the exam!
Sign up today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
Monday, September 5, 2011
Last minute spots for Vancouver CRNE prep still available!
If you are looking for a course that will help you prepare for the October CRNE, there are still spaces available in the Vancouver course. The course is taking place at SFU-Downtown Harbourfront Campus September 10-11, 2011.
Let two experienced Master's prepared nurses guide you through the essentials to help you be successful on the exam.
Register today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
Let two experienced Master's prepared nurses guide you through the essentials to help you be successful on the exam.
Register today at http://www.primededucation.ca/
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