Where did you get the idea for your most recent book? (๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ)

I recently published a book series on English “Grammar Essentials” for Internationally Educated Health Professionals. There are four volumes, three are available internationally from Amazon:

  1. CELBAN Grammar Essentials: Nouns & Articles 
  2. CELBAN Grammar Essentials: Verbs & Verbals 
  3. CELBAN Grammar Essentials: Punctuation

The idea for the books came from my work with these professionals. Through my experience, I noticed that errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure can cause confusion and misunderstandings in the medical field, which can have serious consequences for patient outcomes. I realized that there was a need for a comprehensive resource that could help these professionals improve their English language skills and effectively communicate in the medical setting.

That’s why I created the Grammar Essentials Series, published by CELBANPrep Publishing, which is available as a book on Amazon and through online training at CELBANPrep University. The series covers key elements of English grammar, provides clear explanations and examples all written by Internationally Educated Nurses who enrolled in CELBANPrep University’s “Wonderful Writing Course” (formerly CELBANPrep Writing Levels 1 and II), and includes exercises to help individuals apply the rules of grammar and punctuation in real-life situations.

In fact, all of the examples come from IENs who hired me for one-on-one writing coaching during the CELBANPrep Writing Level 1 and II online course I developed in 2010.

Ultimately, my goal with this book series is to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals communicate effectively and improve patient outcomes.

Going beyond Internationally Educated Nurses, those goal extends out to pharmacists, physiotherapists, doctors, dentists, midwives, med lab techs and more.

The “Grammar Essentials Series” is available on Amazon for those who need a more affordable option. The book is an excellent resource for individuals who prefer to learn at their own pace and have a reference they can return to whenever they need.

Additionally, the CELBANPrep University’s “English Language Mastery for Health Professionals” offers a video series as part of the Silver Bundle, which provides a comprehensive and interactive learning experience for Internationally Educated Health Professionals looking to improve their English language skills. The app-based campus makes it easy to access the Resource Centre, where the Grammar Essentials Series is available, along with a range of other resources designed to help students develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

The “Grammar Essentials” Series is an invaluable resource for Internationally Educated Health Professionals who want to improve their English language skills and succeed in the medical field. By providing clear explanations, examples, and exercises, the series helps individuals understand and apply the rules of English grammar in real-life situations. The availability of the book and the online training program through CELBANPrep University ensures that the resources are accessible and affordable to all, no matter their location or financial situation. Improving mastery of English grammar will help Internationally Educated Health Professionals communicate effectively, eliminate misunderstandings, reduce errors, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

___

Adapted from GoodReads


Due to recent changes to the licensure process for Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada, I’m shifting my focus from preparing for the CELBAN to career development through the English Language Mastery for Health Professionals program. I’m excited to answer your questions about how ELM can help you achieve your career goals as an IEHP. While I won’t be answering questions specifically about the CELBAN, I’m here to help you explore options, discover resources, conquer challenges, and master the language as a healer. Ask me anything about English Language Mastery and career development in healthcare!


Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.


Let their stories inspire yours! Return to your Self: transforming fog into clarity, becoming rooted in enoughness, and rekindling the fire within, so that you stand centred at your zenith: with hope, confidence, and grace.

๐Ÿœ There are times that I am at a point of giving up. But, I always find myself reading your …
๐Ÿœ I failed to make the CELBAN grade in one area. I was very disappointed. My weakness: timing..
๐ŸŽ• After failing the IELTS 7 x, I joined [CELBANPrep]: I passed!!!
๐ŸŽ• Because of your guidance I did [the CELBAN] and got admission.
โ™ฅ I am here for you, what I really want to know is: are you here for yourself?
๐Ÿœ‚ I dont know how to start, im so desperate, frustrated, hopeless
๐Ÿœƒ There are times that I want to give up because Iโ€™m not sure if I can do [the CELBAN]
How can I get a writing practice test or any material for CELBAN writing practice exam?
๐ŸŽ• Thank you miss Kim for the words of encouragement. May God bless you all the time
 ๐Ÿœ‚ I took celban twice and I didnโ€™t get expected score
HOPE !! โ™ฅ I just got my CELBAN test result today, I PASSED! 
HOPE !! โ™ฅ I passed the CELBAN on my 1st try
โ™ฅ it feels like theres something lacking on me โ€“ sometimes feeling emptiness.
๐Ÿ–น I already took CELBAN twice, but โ€ฆ Iโ€™m not lucky to pass
๐Ÿœƒ I am from Swift Current [Saskatchewan], I have two jobsโ€ฆ I wanted some [CELBAN] materials to read at home
What is the Word Count on the CELBAN Exam? for CELBAN Writing?
๐ŸŽ• I PASSeD MY CELBAN!!! Iโ€™m so happy I subscribed to CELBANPrep=)
๐ŸŽ• I took CELBAN, first attempt I failedโ€ฆ.I got the confidence to overcome my fear of writing
๐ŸŽ• I passed my Celban exam the first timeโ€ฆI attempted IELTS twice. 
๐ŸŽ• After 3x failing the IELTS, I finally passed my CELBAN exam in the first attempt!
โ™ฅ I donโ€™t have the confident, I feel that I will fail [the CELBAN]
๐Ÿœ‚ I am a 7 months postpartum Momโ€ฆwhen will I start
๐Ÿœƒ Do you have an ideas of how a busy mom with a toddler can study?
Horaaaaaaaaay, I did it [wrote a perfect report for CELBAN Writing] in 20 minutesย 



Ask Kimโ€™s Assistant!!!

If you canโ€™t find what you are looking for, ask Kimโ€™s Assistant.

Type in your question. Kimโ€™s Assistant will go through all of Dear Kim and give you:

  1. A summary of the findings, and
  2. A list of blog posts that will answer your question further.

Please allow a time for your answer to appear below.

NOTE: AI-generated content could be inaccurate or biased. Also, Kim started this blog in 2009. While some posts have been update, others are in the process of being updates.