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.
Monday, December 31, 2012
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
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