carz

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1. RPN looking to get a job in a Dermatology office in ontario

   carz replied to J3ssa's topic in Canada

   Alberta LPN Just curious to know if you had to take any added skills to work in the dermatology clinic, sounds like you have a large role inclusive of suturing ....wow, sounds like a very interesting place to work. Never seen those postings come up.

2. Work Fulltime + education benefits or take scholarship and not work?

   carz replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN-RN

   How much does the program cost to become a BSN prepared nurse in the states? Here in Canada it is about 30,000 with no funding from our employers!

3. Excelsior Advice/Motivation needed!!

   carz replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in LPN-RN

   Dont you worry about the cost of financing the RN program at this time in your life? Not to be rude but I too consider taking the program (and I have taken a few of the courses, but 27000.00 is a lot of money when you may still have kids that you are...

4. LPN to RN through athabasca

   carz replied to BC bound's topic in CA Programs

   Have not done it but have taken a few courses towards it.... I think at your age it is totally worth it! Not too sure for me though as I am 49.

5. Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

   carz posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Just curious to know how many older LPNs are making the bridge to RNs and do they feel it will be worth their while from a employment perspective. I think it will take me approximately 5 years part-time as I work full-time I worry that it might not b...

6. What is the future for LPNs in canada

   carz replied to carz's topic in International

   [i am so glad to hear all your comments and they all sound very positive.... I hope this is the trend, as I would hate to think that all our skills and experience would not be recognized as a vital contribution to our over extended healthcare syte...

7. What is the future for LPNs in canada

   carz replied to carz's topic in International

   I hope you are right, sometimes we tend to follow suite of other areas, sorry not trying to sound like a pessimist, but just concerned. I was the cray woman in her late 4os who started the RN program but I just don't feel like putting all that work i...

8. What is the future for LPNs in canada

   carz posted a topic in International

   "]I have been checking many blogs lately USA and United K iIngdom looks like many areas are reducing the amount of employment for LPNs and some areas have actually stopped offering the programs (such as enrolled nurse in England.) It is kind of scare...

9. Are they doing away with enrolled nurse training?

   carz posted a topic in International

   ]I just wondered if they are doing away with Enrolled nurses in Australia, I have been told they no longer offer the program in England is this correct? I am curious because the states seem to want to do the same thing with LPNs.

10. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International

    Wow, yiou are an ambitious lady! I use to live in Southern Ontario, I worked at the Dieu, are you familiar with it?

11. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International

    Just curious Whoopi Did you have any trouble finding employment as a RN when you graduated? I know that age is not suppose to be a factor but I just wondered if it was hard to find work. Also wondering where you are loca...

12. is it worth pursuing the RN degree after completing RPN diploma?

    carz replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in International

    well.... speaking from years of experience as a LPN I would say it would be well worth your time and effort to become an RN, Far more job opportunities, recognition ,learning opportunities, perks, and lets not forget a way better earning potential. I...

13. I must be crazy!

    carz replied to carz's topic in International

    ["]Thanks, yes I will try the ice, as for my friends it seems we are always fighting some sort of battle for equality after all these years! As far as the certificate vs the diploma , well, thats just plain garbage! I cant begin to count how many con...

14. I must be crazy!

    carz replied to carz's topic in International

    I dont know, I have been toying with the idea for so many years, and I am concerned that if I dont at least try, I might regret it. Fiona, you are probably right. I dont know if it will be worth it in the long run, but I have heard from some of my fr...

15. I must be crazy!

    carz posted a topic in International

    ]:Well I did it, I signed up for athabasca classes at the ripe old age of 48, Not sure if I will be able to cope with more then two courses at a time , I work full time so it should be interesting. I imagine I will graduate around age 54 or 55. Just...