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Canadian Nurses' Association (CNA) certification is a nationally recognize specialty program for nurses that consists of 22 nursing practice specialties.CNA Certification provides nurses with an opportunity to learn about andfocus their practice in an area of interest. From pediatrics to psychiatric to wound care, certification in most specialties is attainable.

As new graduates, we can begin to think about our professional development and future nursing goals. What does it take to reach our goals, and how can show employers and patients our commitment?

In this CONNECT, Marie Marques (RN, BA, MPA) from CNA shares with us the process of CNA certification, including how many hours are required,what the examination process is, and how we can aim our own nursing practice towards certification.Click the button below to register through Eventbrite!

In part two of our series with NCLEX Education, Shelly Luhning shares with us tips and tricks for systematically dissecting and categorizing questions on the NCLEX exam. Additionally, Shelly reviews practice questions and provides rationale for both correct and incorrect answers.

Do you have questions about the NCLEX? This is your chance to ask a professional nursing educator, who focus is on NCLEX preparation, any question you may have!

To ensure we can answer all questions, please send yours to newgraduates@nursingthefuture.ca. If you think of more during our session, they will be answered as well!

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Join Nursing The Future and two third-year BSN students from Thompson Rivers University, Britney De Palma and Naomi Martin, as we discuss the transition experience from nursing school to the workplace. Britney and Naomi will be hosting interactive games as well as a robust discussion on what it means to transition from school to professional nursing.

Be ready to show us your school or favourite scrubs at the beginning of the session for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

Topics To Be Covered:

1) Dr. Judy Duchscher's Transition Shock model and Stages of Transition theory
2) The stages of Transition Shock
3) Need to know tips and tricks
4) Challenges that may arise for new graduates during transition into the workplace

Much more, including more prizes! Registration for this event is FREE and is limited to students and new graduates. CONNECT is open to students and new graduates. 

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We welcome all students, newly graduated nurses (<12 months of practice) and recently graduated nurses (1-2 years of practice) to join and share their ideas, concerns, challenges, and successes around transitioning into practice.

This session took a deep dive into the exam itself – how the exam is structured, how to pass, and the types of questions on the exam. Study approaches, strategies, and tips for the exam itself were also shared.

COMPLETED Objectives:

- Reviewed the exam process and blueprint
- Analyzed the types of NCLEX questions
- Discussed tips for taking the NCLEX exam
- Shared NCLEX study strategies

Registration for CONNECT is FREE and limited to students and new graduates. For future CONNECT sessions we welcome all students, newly graduated nurses (<12 months of practice) and recently graduated nurses (1-2 years of practice) to join and share their ideas, concerns, challenges, and successes around transitioning into practice.

More information Coming Soon.