jsc99

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1. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

   jsc99 replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   When I took the LPN program a few years ago at Norquest in Edmonton, the tuition was $1200, plus books and uniforms of course, which probably added about another thousand. I remember being surprised at how cheap it was. I know it's now $4100 just for...

2. rpn wage in ontario

   jsc99 replied to carz's topic in International

   Hi. I used to be an LPN in Alberta and the pay wasn't great (as you know!) so when I returned to Ontario I was happy to find that RPN's seem to be paid better. Unfortunately, I can't be a lot of help since I'm just getting back into the work force b...

3. info on bridging from rpn to BscN

   jsc99 replied to loriangel14's topic in International

   You can get some information on the RPNAO website (www.rpnao.org), just click on the Discussion Forums link. A few people have asked that same question and received quite a few responses that you might find helpful. :) Here's one of the responses f...

4. Living in Calgary and want to become a Nurse

   jsc99 replied to West's topic in International

   You're very welcome Erika, glad I could help. I'm not currently working on getting my degree since I can't seem to find any schools that offer a bridging program from LPN to RN in Canada. I know Athabasca University now gives LPN's credit for one y...

5. Living in Calgary and want to become a Nurse

   jsc99 replied to West's topic in International

   Hi Erika, I graduated from a Practical Nursing program when I was in Alberta and am now back in Ontario as an RPN. I was like you and not sure which one to choose. I decided on the LPN program, thinking it would give me a taste of nursing and that...

6. Shift work information needed for LPN

   jsc99 replied to mmarquis's topic in International

   Hi mmarquis. When I graduated a few years ago I immediately got a position in the LTC facility where I'd done my clinicals. I was required to work all shifts. At that place, the shifts were 12 hours and (if I remember correctly) I worked something l...