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Mar 02, 2007 08:17 AM

Need some advice


Ok I need some help...

i am in the practical nursing program in ontario which is 2 yrs in length.. i am in my 2nd semester of first year... i am loving every minute of it and would like to be an RN (i wasn't 100% before so thats y i chose rpn cuz rn is 4 yrs)...

since i know i want to continue would it be stupid to apply for the 4 yr RN course this september and drop out of the RPN program.. or finish the RPN program and then do the transitional program to RN which would be another 3 yrs after im done next year...

i am conflicted and worried about the amt of loans i have etc... and even though im only 26 for some reason i feel like im running out of time..

so any advice or am i just losing my mind...


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No. 1
from lolababy
Old Mar 03, 2007, 04:06 AM

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Hi there,
I think either way you are going to spend 5 years at school. Now you are in second semester (one year) plus 4 years of BscN or Finish RPN(2 Years) plus three years of bridging program. My suggesstion would be to finish the RPN first and do the bridging program later, with this you will be able to work as RPN anytime you need some cash and also your experience as RPN will help you a lot during briding program Clinical Practices.
I hope this helps.
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from styRN
Old Mar 03, 2007, 06:50 PM

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what lolababy said
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Old Mar 03, 2007, 11:27 PM

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OK, I am biased because I am a registered nurse. I have worked in a lot of places including the US. Therefore, I have worked with different levels of LPN,LVN, and techs. Each province has a different scope of practice. EX in Alberta LPN's do everything the RN does excepts meds, some facilities all them to give meds, and in BC LPN's do aides work (which is changing). From my experience many of them wished they had done their RN. SO.....Don't waste any more time and go for it, you may get credit and preference in the program based on what you have done already.
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from Mischa G
Old Mar 22, 2007, 10:12 AM

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Trust me nursemama2be. I would listen to m chatelaine. This is coming from an RPN. I continued and finished my program but if you want to be an RN just see what/ if they would credit in your courses but don't bother finishing PN. The bridging RPN to BScN is a fiasco! You really can't go wrong by taking the program you REALLY want to be in! It might be a little more trouble and hassle to get out but it should be worth it! There's ALOT more opportunity for RN's than RPN's especially if you wanna work in a hospital environement! That's my opinion. I wish you good luck!
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Old Mar 27, 2007, 04:47 PM

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I can relate to your confusion too. I am in the same boat where I am in my second semester of LPN and also accepted for the 4 year RN program (different school mind you). I don't want to start from the beginning again for the 4 year program. I am also hoping to meet others that may have taken the LPN briding course to RN online rather than in class. Do you know of anyone who may have done this online bridging and found work?
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