Ingrid m

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1. YaHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

   Ingrid m replied to RNmom08's topic in General Students

   32 yrs old, 5 kids AND a husband, going to Nursing school! WOW you deserve an award. Congratulations All the best to you...

2. Ontario LPN's - how many are bridging?

   Ingrid m replied to linzz's topic in International

   Hi all, Georgian College, Owen Sound and Barrie have the BScn program but it is a collaborative program with York University. 2 years are spent at Georgian and 2 yrs at York in Toronto. As of yet, there is no FULL 4 yrs, degree program at Georgian. ...

3. Ontario LPN's - how many are bridging?

   Ingrid m replied to linzz's topic in International

   I would love to bridge to RN, but am not. I am a 1st yr RPN and feel that the 4 yr RN is difficult for me, because I live in Collingwood Ont. and the closest university is Toronto. Georgian College is desperately trying to get the BScn up here but it...

4. student PSW jobs

   Ingrid m replied to nemesis's topic in International

   HI , Just FYI...I don't live in the GTA, however I do live in Collingwood. I know that it is 2 hours north, but you never know who's willing to relocate. Up here, you could get a nursing student PSW job tomorrow. I just finished my first year as we...

5. How old is too old?

   Ingrid m replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Students

   45 years old and almost finished my first year. It's only just begun! It is NEVER too old. Good luck to you ingrid:nurse:

6. O.R. Techs in Canada/Ab?

   Ingrid m replied to Comanche_1's topic in International

   I have just recently enquired about the same thing. OR tech is a specialty I am interested in also. I contacted the CNO (College of Nurses Ontario) and they said a RPN is fully qualified after taking the OR tech course. OR Tech does not require a BSc...

7. I am shocked!!!!

   Ingrid m replied to student_girl's topic in General Students

   What you do on your own time DOES matter if it affects patient care. After all, airline pilots are not allowed to drink alcohol for some period before flying (something like 24-48 hours.) NurseFirst As a Flight attendent, the general rule is no drink...

8. How do you relieve the stress?

   Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey, I like that method! It includes the "all important" exercise too.

9. wage for nurses

   Ingrid m replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International

   I live in Collingwood Ontario. It is in the Blue Mountains area, approx.2 hours north of Toronto. I have no idea about working conditions or wages. However, I do have an example of employment postings in my area/county. www.gbhs.on.ca/nursing.php T...

10. How do you relieve the stress?

    Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I was afraid of that..lol

11. How do you relieve the stress?

    Ingrid m posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    It feels like I have fighter jets in my stomach!!! Countdown to first day of school ~ 5 days Yesterday, I retired from my 18 yr career. Yeah for me! Today, I find my self nervous and excited as never before. My stomach is as tight a drum, and need t...

12. Body Worlds exhibit....

    Ingrid m replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I saw this exhibit in London, England, and was blown away. If you have a chance to see it, take it. Fabulous!!!! i

13. Orientation: What was your experience?

    Ingrid m replied to SummerGarden's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My orientation is the day before class starts!!!! ingrid

14. I'm scared of Chemistry!!!!

    Ingrid m replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't be afraid!! I haven't been to school in 25 years!! I am starting the RPN course in less than a month. My last pre- req was Chemistry. I was scared to death, let me tell you. I have never taken chemistry before. I pulled off an 82%. That scared...

15. ATTN: RPN's need some advice

    Ingrid m replied to luvlea's topic in International

    Hi there, I am 45 yrs old and just quit my 18 yr career. Since I haven't been to school in 25 odd yrs, I had to go back and upgrade my biology and Chemistry. It is only grade 12 bio and chem. If you are in Ontario, the government is paying for all up...