PotentialRPN

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1. Tim Hudak and Nursing

   PotentialRPN replied to JanelleC's topic in Canada

   I know the Liberal candidate in my district is promising more health care worker jobs.

2. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   Ok, really good to hear!

3. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   Thanks for replying everyone, I really appreciate all the answers. I'm only 5'2, will this be a problem with lifting patients? What advice would you give to someone thinking about this profession?

4. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   So, the work is the same in both facilities then? Do you find a difference between working night and day shifts? If the night shift is different, how?

5. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   As for what I envision a rpn doing depends on the facility. I'm guessing one wouldn't deal with IV lines in a LTC but would do wound cleaning, meds, washing, lifting? I'm thinking there is a heavier patient load at a hospital as well?

6. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   *sigh* That's a bit frustrating. I can understand the privacy and liability side of things. I wouldn't expect to be able to do any of the jobs the nurses did but just see what a day was like. I'm trying to get an idea by looking at job listings to se...

7. Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

   PotentialRPN posted a topic in Canada

   Hi, I'm considering being a nurse but before I decide completely I want to see what a normal shift is like for a rpn. I have an idea what the job entails but I'd rather make sure the job is how I view it instead of a romantic version. Who would I ap...

8. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   Thank you, that's really encouraging to hear.

9. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

   PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

   Thanks for the great tips xoko! I don't have a problem working in ltc as long as I can work as a RPN.

10. Mohawk RPN September 2014

    PotentialRPN replied to peachesnoranges's topic in CA Programs

    What's vocational adjustment?

11. could RPNs and RNs here in Ontario practice profession fully as a volunteer?

    PotentialRPN replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Yes, I believe that was the problem. When I hear 'colleges' I tend to think of Mohawk etc instead of Nursing regulatory boards. Good to hear I could use my volunteer experience for my applications to different programs though.

12. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Sorry, I meant placements. Wow, love the idea of having placements at different facilities, it would give you a great idea about the areas of nursing. You'll have to forgive me if I ask stupid questions, I'm still just learning about the profession a...

13. could RPNs and RNs here in Ontario practice profession fully as a volunteer?

    PotentialRPN replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Hi Eh Team, I have a quick question. I'm currently volunteering at a LTC facility for a dementia study. When I apply for the RPN course, does this mean I can't mention this as some experience of working with the elderly? I'm not volunteering as an RP...

14. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Hi vintagePN, Thanks for responding to my question. I'm guessing you took the RPN at Mohawk College? How did you find it? I was thinking of taking that course but noticed it didn't have a Co-op option available, has that affected you at all? I'm also...

15. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    PotentialRPN replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Thanks for replying. I definitely will watch my area for new jobs. I know a new hospital is being built here in the next couple of years but currently there really isn't a nursing shortage here. I live in a big university/college town so there will b...