Mischa G

Mischa G

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  1. I'm an RPN and I have a history of c-difficile. I have been ok for 1 year and started working at a hospital in April. I am fairly certain that I have it again, went to the clinic today and will be confirmed in a few days. I will advise the hospital o...
  2. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    I live in Ottawa, Ontario and I know they hire RPN's (LPN) in certain hospitals in the med/sug units. My friend is also an RPN and sometimes working the the Emerg when they are short. Apparently there are also RPN's in the ICU, but in my opinion thos...
  3. RPN's can bridge to RN in the USA in one year!

    I cannot agree with you more Talia!! I have been an RPN for over 5 years and I was interested in becoming an RN but when I informed myself it would take me 3 years approx. of full time education!! Also, since I only have my certificat in RPN and not ...
  4. Quick question Re: LPN to RN

    Wow, that's REALLY good! I WAS considering going for RN and informed myself but now I'm completely discouraged since now in Ontario they have new regulations (I think since 2001) about RPN (LPN) to RN. Here I would have to take a bridging course in c...
  5. Quick question Re: LPN to RN

    Hi, I'm from Canada and I was just curious how much schooling is required for an LPN to become an RN? Thanks
  6. Need some advice

    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 ...
  7. Need a change....any suggestions?

    Have you ever thought of working at Canadian Blood Services or in a Dr's office where they require RN's. If you don't mind NOT having hands on maybe research would be a good idea. -like with the governement. They sometimes need RN's or maybe TeleHea...
  8. Anywhere other than the hospital!!!

    If you really think you are meant to be a nurse and love helping others maybe you would enjoy working in at a LTCC. It's different from the hospital but I can't garentee that you won't be dealing with BS. That's everywhere..almost. When you'll be doi...
  9. Canadian LPN poll

    I've been an RPN (LPN) for over 5 years. I like it...it depends on where you work cause one job differs from the other. I work in Ottawa in a Retirement Home. I will know this week if I got a job at the hospital in the medical unit. They need LOTS of...
  10. did anyone fail their first rpn exam?

    Yes I did. Acctually 3 times. It's very difficult. But I pulled thru. I had perseverance. You just have to tell yourself you can do it and believe in yourself. That's what I did. I also had the exam prep guide which helped me a great deal cause they ...
  11. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    I totally understand when people talk about private retirement homes. I've been working in one for over 5 years now. My opinion. It's a great place for new grads to learn but the disadvantage are that working in retirement homes are that you usually...
  12. Where are you from?

    Hi, I'm from Ottawa and did my course for RPN at la cite collegiale 6 years ago. I still live in Ottawa.
  13. advice requested= track to PICU

    I am an RPN (LPN) and I am interested in pediatrics. I'm not sure if RPN's are hired in a children's hospital. I have over 5 years of experience in a long term setting. What are the requirements? Does anybody know of an RPN working in pediatrics. Tha...
  14. OR nurse salary...

    Here in Ontario, Canada RN's get paid $23.80 (canadian) to work in the OR.
  15. I'm new on this site. I would like to know if there's any nurses who are working as an OR nurse and what duties do they do exactly. I am interested in taking the course, but I just wanted to know what the job is like. I don't really know what I woul...