Priima Program

The Program

The Priima program is an ideal and detailed tool which efficiently prepares you for the professional examination of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) (Order of Nurses of Quebec ONQ). It is available on line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, study at your pace, no matter where you are on the planet.  

The Priima acronym stands for « Programme de consolidation des acquis pour infirmières et infirmiers par méthode d’apprentissage en ligne ». (Achievement Consolidation Program for Nurses through Online Training).

The training reinforces what you learned during your practical nursing program in CEGEP or  your  Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in university.

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Priima’s succes

Priima’s success is built on a comprehensive review of your theoretical and practical knowledge, at your own pace, through 64 clinical scenarios designed to test your skills, 4 of which are interactive for an even more immersive experience.

These situations promote clinical reasoning, decision-making and evaluation assessment.

While experimenting the platform, you will have access to more than 350 questions, a simulation of the OIIQ exam and be evaluated before and after each learning sequence.

Diversity of study support tools

In short, Priima proposes a range of pedagogical strategies to diversify your learning approach in order to maximize your chances of succeeding the OIIQ exam:

  • Reference and Review Tools :
    Practical resources that bring together essential information and facilitate review and the integration of knowledge throughout your preparation.
  • Quizzes :
    Varied, interactive activities to test your knowledge, reinforce learning, and better identify concepts that require further study.
  • Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers :
    Each question comes with detailed feedback. You will understand not only why an answer is correct, but also why the other options are not, which helps develop your clinical judgment.
  • Calculation Exercises :
    Activities to practice common nursing calculations, including dosages, flow rates, conversions, and safe medication administration.
  • Terminology :
    A glossary of terms and expressions to help you better understand the vocabulary used in nursing practice and exam questions.
  • References and Online Resources :
    Access to reliable resources, reference materials, and specialized websites to deepen your research and verify information.
  • Stress Management Videos :
    Videos designed to help you better manage the stress, anxiety, and pressure associated with preparing for and taking the professional licensing exam.
  • Study Strategy Videos :
    Practical tips to optimize your preparation through effective strategies for reviewing, learning, time management, and knowledge retention.

The training reinforces what you learned

The clinical
Areas

The five main clinical areas covered by Priima target your strengths and weaknesses in order to guide you in prioritizing the elements to be studied:

Medicine

Medicine

  • Diabetes
  • CVA
  • Cardiology
  • COPD
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Universal precautions and legal issues

Surgery

Surgery

  • Stomas
  • Male genitourinary issues
  • Cataracts
  • ENT (thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy)
  • Orthopaedics
  • Gynaecology

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Gerontology & Geriatrics

  • Parkinson
  • Alzheimer
  • Acute health issues (delirium, incontinence, dehydration, infection (UTI))
  • Geriatric issues (geriatric vital signs, pressure ulcers, arthritis, glaucoma)

Maternal and Newborn Health

Maternal and Newborn Health

  • Appendectomy
  • Vaccination
  • Preeclampsia and WinRho vaccine
  • Gestational diabetes

Mental Health

Mental Health

  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia and addictions
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Anorexia

85 % of the OIIQ exam questions refer to the first three main clinical areas which are respectively: medicine, surgery and gerontology and geriatrics while 15 % of the remaining questions are dedicated to the other two areas. 

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Priima is available throughout Quebec in both French and English.