Re: Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN
straydog: You might as well finish your RPN program if you have started it. When you are done your program you will be able to apply for the new grad initiative which gives you full time employment for about 7 months (I think) and you may be able to do it in a hospital or nursing home. After that you will have a better idea as to whether you wish to go on to an RN program. I would also advise you to think things over carefully as there is more responsibility when you are an RN, you will be required to be charge nurse at least sometimes and this can be very stressful. Yet on the other hand, RPN's are charging in nursing homes and that too is stressful. Anyways, time will tell you what is right for you.
I know that it is easier to get into the four year nursing program as there are far more seats than there are in the bridging program. I would also think that you would need at least a B average to continue on to RN but I am not sure about that.
As for employers giving you time off for school, I would guess that each employer is different but I will go out on a limb and say that you will likely need to be a casual employee to get the time off for school.
At any rate, my best advice right now, would be to be sure you don't miss the new grad initiative as it is only good for so long in order for you to get some work experience. You will find once you work, that the workplace is far different than school.
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