tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post8988369593369662765..comments2024-03-18T10:55:52.127-07:00Comments on Wink <br>and the world surprises you: GNIE: Oh happy day!Winking Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-9177107781718061312014-02-24T22:56:29.050-08:002014-02-24T22:56:29.050-08:00Hi Kristina,
> where your classmate that got t...Hi Kristina,<br /><br /><i>> where your classmate that got the program in TRU-OL had clinical placement? And why after TRU-OL he/she was your classmate in Kwantlen?</i><br /><br />Perhaps there is a misunderstanding above which I need to clarify. I was from KPU GNIE. The foreign nurse (whom I met) who did the TRU-OL was a colleague at that time. At no point in time were the foreign nurse and myself classmates at KPU.<br /><br />As far as I know (and from what the above foreign nurse told me), the TRU program for internationally-educated nurses re-entry INCLUDES CLINICAL PLACEMENTS. There is no need to "transfer credit to KPU" just for clinical placements. Therefore, I would suggest that you contact TRU directly to find out about their re-entry course instead of relying on hearsay.<br /><br />The clinical work-hours depend on the university's programme design, the unit that you've been assigned to (some units work 8-hour shifts, others 12-hour shifts), and the clinical instructor's decision. Therefore, I cannot give you a clear-cut answer to your question.<br /><br />As for your time management problem, I recommend that you check out the resources available to those <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2014/01/new-to-bc-canada.html" rel="nofollow">"New to BC".</a> E.g. <a href="http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Resources_/246" rel="nofollow">YWCA Single Mothers' Support Services.</a><br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2014/01/new-to-bc-canada.html<br />http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Resources_/246<br /><br />That said, I know of classmates who sent their children back to their country of origin for the duration of the programme and/or to tide them through the rough period of studying for CRNE and job search. Was it painful for them to be away from their children? You bet! But for my classmates, they decided to "bite the bullet" to accept short-term pain for long-term gains. Yes, the children are back with their mommies now and their mommies are happily earning professional pay.<br /><br />Kristina, my feel is that you can get better information for your planning and decision making if you approach the universities directly with your questions. E.g. As far as I know, KPU is very responsive to the students' feedback and update/re-design their programmes regularly -- in short, the GNIE program is likely to have been modified since my graduation. <br /><br />For KPU GNIE, you can direct your questions to the KPU Future Students' Office for help.<br />http://www.kpu.ca/future-students/contact<br /><br />For TRU-OL RRNP, you can direct your questions to the TRU-OL RRNP for help. There is even an email available for you to contact them directly on the Return to Registered Nurse Practice Certificate (RRNP) webpage.<br />https://www.tru.ca/nursing/programs/rn.html<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-12800317751636605712014-02-22T20:58:39.878-08:002014-02-22T20:58:39.878-08:00Wink, good day,
My application was responded, th...Wink, good day, <br /><br />My application was responded, they asked me to send proof of language only. That's not a problem. <br />But I still have problem with time management and with my kids. I have been told from CRNBC that they accept the TRU-OL and one more online program in Saskatchewan. <br />I'm trying to find some optional ways out and thought that may be there is a chance to take theory in TRU-OL and then transfer credit to KPU? Then I'll have only clinical part to take in KPU. How do you think, will they squeeze the clinicals in that case, so that I'll be able to finish them in 6 months? <br /><br />Don't you remember, where your classmate that got the program in TRU-OL had clinical placement? And why after TRU-OL he/she was your classmate in Kwantlen? :) <br /><br />Yeah, and one more question is about duration of clinical days - if you were starting at 7am, how long they were? <br /><br />Sorry for many-many questions, but you are the only real graduate from KPU GNIE program, that I know. <br /><br />Rgds, <br />KristinaKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-785264026730739222014-01-10T14:35:46.240-08:002014-01-10T14:35:46.240-08:00Hi Kristina,
As mentioned in my other blog post &...Hi Kristina,<br /><br />As mentioned in my other blog post <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gnie-tips-to-get-into-kwantlens-gnie.html" rel="nofollow">"Tips to get into Kwantlen's GNIE"</a>: <br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gnie-tips-to-get-into-kwantlens-gnie.html<br /><br /><i>"FYI, I applied for GNIE on 01-Jul-2011, I received the confirmation for the Summer-2012 (i.e. May-2012) GNIE intake on 12-Jul-2011."</i><br /><br />Your experience may vary. Please check with the Kwantlen Admissions Office if you don't hear back from them in 2 weeks time.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-36755491728063079852014-01-10T14:24:04.692-08:002014-01-10T14:24:04.692-08:00Thanks :)
I just came back from post-office, I se...Thanks :) <br />I just came back from post-office, I sent an application with documents to Enrolling Services at Kwantlen. <br />Wish me good luck! :) <br />When do they usually respond? Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-1670137160425794052014-01-10T14:15:35.114-08:002014-01-10T14:15:35.114-08:00Hi Kristina,
Yes, Kwantlen will snail-mail you a ...Hi Kristina,<br /><br />Yes, Kwantlen will snail-mail you a list of immunization to be done once you've confirmed that you are registering for the course. You need to provide proof of your immunizations, so IMHO it's better to gather your paper records as soon as possible.<br /><br />For your other questions, it is best that you ask Kwantlen admin. My memory may be faulty. :)<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-40064619520655259572014-01-09T19:58:28.193-08:002014-01-09T19:58:28.193-08:00WD, thanks again :)
I had everything done before...WD, thanks again :) <br /><br />I had everything done before coming to Canada, here I got MMR in maternity clinic 3 years ago. I guess I need to take that sheet from my GP. <br />You have an exact list of required immunizations in your blog entry, but I can't find anything similar on Kwantlen site. Do they tell you that list after receiving application or when? <br /><br />And there is one more question that left uncovered: do I need my school to send the official transcripts or reference letter from CRNBC is a base for Kwantlen and they don't need IELTS and school transcripts to be sent directly to them anymore? <br /><br />Cheers, <br />KristinaKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-50686895637665509922014-01-09T13:39:40.010-08:002014-01-09T13:39:40.010-08:00Hi Kristina,
If you're a patient, no problem....Hi Kristina,<br /><br />If you're a patient, no problem. Clients have a choice on their healthcare decisions.<br /><br />But if you are a nurse-in-training and need to complete your clinical posting, you'll not be allow to get on the HSPnet without an accepted immunization record (i.e. HSPnet is the B.C. health authorities' system for assigning clinical posting), therefore no clinical posting for you. You know what that means.<br /><br />You can check out my blog post on <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/05/gnie-pre-course-expenses.html" rel="nofollow">how I got my immunizations done.</a><br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/05/gnie-pre-course-expenses.html<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-76518348226324379112014-01-09T10:13:27.644-08:002014-01-09T10:13:27.644-08:00Good day, WD!
Seems I'm ready for the applic...Good day, WD! <br /><br />Seems I'm ready for the application. TB test is done, CPR-C done, Criminal Check - done. The only thing that I don't have is is immunization record, because I didn't receive anything. What if somebody doesn't want to get them based on religious or other beliefs? Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-91016523857257944702014-01-08T16:35:52.148-08:002014-01-08T16:35:52.148-08:00You're welcome, Kristina. :)You're welcome, Kristina. :)Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-53371364986837008502013-12-20T14:27:38.020-08:002013-12-20T14:27:38.020-08:00Good day,
I called to Kwantlen and they said tha...Good day, <br /><br />I called to Kwantlen and they said that I still can have place even in May. Though I'd prefer September intake, as kids are at home in summer :)<br />I went through all your posts :) I read about CPR (I'm scheduled for it on 7th of Jan), TB test (will have it done on Dec. 27th), I had an immunization here in L/D dept after having my third child and the list of immunizations is in my family doctor's office. <br />I have referral letter from CRNBC and copy of IELTS. <br />I guess that's it :) <br />Yeah, do I need my transcripts from schools to be sent to Kwantlen? <br />I got your explanation about clinical placements. Don't have any idea how will I manage to be in clinic and leave at 6am leaving kids at home :( No babysitter will come to us at 6am and there is no day care working at that time...I guess the only option is to call my Mom to help me :( <br />To tell the truth, even after graduating I don't plan to work full-time as nurse, I'd prefer counseling as breast-feeding consultant (in July I'll have an exam in IBLCL), keeping RN job as part-time casual through different home health agencies as with children it is hard to do on full-time basis. <br /><br />Thanks again for your help. <br /> <br />Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-22650144100329390222013-12-20T13:43:42.215-08:002013-12-20T13:43:42.215-08:00Hi Kristina,
You're welcome.
The Kwantlen pr...Hi Kristina,<br /><br />You're welcome.<br /><br />The Kwantlen program is 12-months long program, i.e. 52 weeks officially, (actually 11+ months if you squeeze your final preceptorship shifts close together), with yearly intake in September and sometimes in May. At the end of each semester (i.e. after 3.5 months) we get a 2-week break.<br /><br />Normally there isn't a January intake. My cohort that started in January is an exception, thanks to a <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/07/gnie-public-cost-of-training-iens.html" rel="nofollow">special once-off $425,000 funding</a> from the Ministry of Advanced Education.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/07/gnie-public-cost-of-training-iens.html<br /><br />Please note that you have to apply around 12 months in advance for each GNIE intake. E.g. I originally applied for GNIE on 01-Jul-2011 for the Summer-2012 (i.e. May-2012) GNIE intake. In my case, I was lucky to be moved to the special Jan-2012 intake.<br /><br />Please read the following blog entry if you're keen on applying to the Kwantlen GNIE program. <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gnie-tips-to-get-into-kwantlens-gnie.html" rel="nofollow">Getting a slot itself is a highly competitive process</a>, so my suggestion is to seek advice from the Kwantlen Admissions Office and to indicate your strong interest in the program.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gnie-tips-to-get-into-kwantlens-gnie.html<br /><br />As for financial resources, check out <a href="https://studentaidbc.ca/apply/eligibility" rel="nofollow">Student Aid BC</a> which offers loans to cover course fee and family living expenses for eligible applicants.<br />https://studentaidbc.ca/apply/eligibility<br /><br />Since you've only been here for 3 years, you'd probably qualify for resources to help immigrants to settle into Canada. The following <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/07/canadian-experience-and-qualifications.html" rel="nofollow">blog entry</a> lists some resources that you may find useful.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/07/canadian-experience-and-qualifications.html<br /><br />You're probably referring to the post <a href="http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/05/gnie-waiting-for-1st-bus-at-445am.html" rel="nofollow">"GNIE: Waiting for 1st bus at 4:45am"</a>. I was living in Richmond, traveling by bus to New Westminster for our car-pool to Maple Ridge for our clinical placement. In semesters 1 & 2, the twice weekly clinicals (Medical/Surgical) start at 7am and we do not have a choice on where we're posted to. Once you're in the system, you'll understand why it is so hard to get clinical placements and why one has to be thankful for clinical placements within Metro Vancouver.<br />http://winkingdoll.blogspot.ca/2012/05/gnie-waiting-for-1st-bus-at-445am.html<br /><br />Hope the above answers your questions.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-55249592596659040292013-12-20T09:51:45.084-08:002013-12-20T09:51:45.084-08:00WD, good day,
Thanks for your prompt replies.
...WD, good day, <br /><br />Thanks for your prompt replies. <br /><br />We are here for 3 years now, if I'll be placed to re-entry program in September, I'll graduate in June-July or in September? That will be accurately 5 years after landing :) <br />KPU site doesn't have the information about actual length of the program. I saw that you start in January, right? And graduated in November? Did you have breaks between semesters? <br />As for single mom resources I'll try to apply for grant for families with dependents, the only thing I need to know for that is length of the course in weeks. <br /><br />And one more question: in one of your posts you were waiting for your bus at 4.45. Why it was so early? I thought the classroom lessons begin at 8.30? <br /><br />Thanks again for all the information you are sharing through your blog. It's a really big help for IENs. <br /><br />Regards, <br />KristinaKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-2738601224486251442013-12-19T22:41:53.318-08:002013-12-19T22:41:53.318-08:00Hi Kristina,
I'm not sure what TRU define as...Hi Kristina, <br /><br />I'm not sure what TRU define as "minimal experience in Canadian Health Care settings". IIRC, the IEN that I've met did the LPN challenge with CLPNBC and obtained the LPN licence, so she worked as a LPN here in B.C. before she attended the TRU re-entry course.<br /><br />As for Kwantlen, yes attendance is obligatory. There were some absenteeism but usually with valid reasons, e.g. sick, family emergency, etc. Frankly, IMHO, the classroom participation is where you get a lot out of the Kwantlen course, e.g. building your professional network. Thus it seems rather wasteful of a good program if you sign-up with the intention to skip classes.<br /><br />I'm sorry I do not know much about the options available for single moms. A single-mom friend mentioned that there are lots of community resources for single moms. Perhaps you can see if you can get help to juggle family and your career development. <br /><br />Btw, how long have you landed in Canada? I'm just thinking ahead that if you can finish your re-entry training and get your RN licence before 5 years of landing, you can get support from the immigration settlement services agencies to help you break into the job market.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-49248081433509700922013-12-19T16:16:41.617-08:002013-12-19T16:16:41.617-08:00I wrote couple of e-mails to TRU in 2010. They re...I wrote couple of e-mails to TRU in 2010. They replied that many IENs want to be in their re-entry program, but their program is designed for those who have at least minimal experience in Canadian Health Care settings. <br /><br />Coming back to Kwantlen: did you have labs and practicum whole day and theory on the others? Let's say you had 3 days of theory and 2 days of clinical experience. What if somebody miss the theory days, but then pass the tests, what will happen? Is presence obligatory? <br />Having 3 kids and being separated with no help is not a easy thing to do :( I'm trying to have optional way out. Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-17268218054300188412013-12-18T23:01:39.244-08:002013-12-18T23:01:39.244-08:00Hi Kristina,
During my time, the SEC result state...Hi Kristina,<br /><br />During my time, the SEC result stated 2 options for the 1 year re-entry program:-<br /><br />A. Either the full-time schooling option at Kwantlen Polytechnic University; or <br />http://www.kpu.ca/calendar/2013-14/health/graduatenurseinternationallyeducatedreentry-cert.html<br /><br />B. the mostly online option at Thomson Rivers University. That is, only labs and clinicals require attendance.<br />https://www.tru.ca/nursing/programs/rn.html<br /><br />While I have chosen the KPU option, I have met an IEN who had completed the TRU option. Given your concerns, you may wish to consider Thompson Rivers University for your re-entry program.<br /><br />Cheers, WD.Winking Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045187430930181570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452590323401882895.post-25210588501779070152013-12-18T22:47:20.663-08:002013-12-18T22:47:20.663-08:00Good day!
I'm also and IEN, got the SEC asse...Good day! <br /><br />I'm also and IEN, got the SEC assessment results, referring me to 1 year re-entry. As I work from home separated mother of three kids I feel it will be quite hard for me to get to lessons everyday. Thus I wanted to ask you: did you attend lessons every day except the wekends, or there was a chance to come only for labs and clinicals? How many days there were? <br /><br />Thanks in advance. <br /><br />KristinaKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700329613484098361noreply@blogger.com