Piaffe

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1. Nursing programs in Canada with highest acceptance rate?

   Piaffe replied to lena1234's topic in CA Programs

   It depends whether you want to do RPN/LPN or RN. You probably would have the best chance at a private college for RPN/LPN because from what I have seen they have lower entrance grade requirements. You could always redo your high school prereqs until ...

2. Applying BSCN 4-year term when already havig a BSC degree

   Piaffe replied to Albay's topic in Canada

   Talk to the advisors at each school that you want to apply to, as they will have a better idea as to whether your marks are high enough. That being said, BSN programs are very competitive. The minimum GPA the schools I looked at were about a 3.0, alt...

3. Advice needed!! How effective are nurse aid programs in canada. Can you easily get a job?

   Piaffe replied to nursetobe26's topic in Canada

   It depends on what part of the country you are in. Some regions have an unofficial hiring freeze, while others are only posting casual positions. Health care aides are not nurses. They provide care related to the acts of daily living (bathing, dressi...

4. Transferring to another RPN program in Ontario

   Piaffe replied to nurse2bsydnie's topic in Canada

   Nursing courses do not transfer. I wanted to apply to universities in another province after my second year of a BSN. I was told by each school that I would have to apply as a first year student, and they may look at some courses for transfer (i.e. a...

5. Catching something from patients?

   Piaffe replied to Peteypab's topic in Relations

   I feel safer in hospital where I have access to gloves and gowns and hand sanitizer. It's the gas pumps and shopping carts that freak me out In all seriousness, universal precautions and hand hygiene is how you protect yourself.

6. Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

   Piaffe replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

   Are you currently in nursing school? I have an interest in emergency nursing, and have since I started my program. Having an open mind has allowed me to explore other possibilities during clinical that peak my interest and may be a different possible...

7. mom with 2 kids - RN or RPN

   Piaffe replied to christylai1992's topic in Canada

   I'm in my third year of a bachelors degree at a Canadian institution, so I may offer some insight. Nursing is challenging, and can be challenging before you even get into school. What are your grades that you will be applying with? When do admissions...

8. Dating while in nursing school?

   Piaffe replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

   I think you need to take a step back from this situation and take a hard look at your own attitude and behaviour. Just because she has made it perfectly clear that she is uninterested in you, does not give you a right to berate her. Continually sendi...

9. BCIT - pre-requisites

   Piaffe replied to freelikeair's topic in CA Programs

   You will be required to submit official transcripts from all post secondary institutions that you have attended. Transfer credits are case by case, so your best option is to contact the admission office since your courses were from outside of Canada....

10. Community Nurse Safety

    Piaffe replied to comnursehelper's topic in Canada

    I think you are a long ways off from being adequately prepared to meet with your MP. Have there been ongoing incidents of home health nurses being harmed by patients in a community setting? What is the cost to benefit of implementing such a system? W...

11. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    Piaffe replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    My entire degree will cost about 27, 000 Canadian. I wouldn't even consider going to a school 3x the cost. Canadian universities are all publicly funded, and therefore have similar tuition rates. I don't understand why someone would opt for a private...

12. Pre-health needed if taking a year off?

    Piaffe replied to MarieTee's topic in General Nursing

    As a student within a Canadian institution, I may have some insight that is useful. Most of the schools I researched have two admission options, either direct entry from high school, or as a post secondary student. Both are extremely competitive, and...