ktrop03

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1. Algonquin college RPN program application & HPAT assessment

   ktrop03 replied to nursing4444's topic in CA Programs

   Just though of letting people know if they want to become RN after. Other then that, you can stay has a RPN. I do not think they need to bridge over. That is mostly in Ontario where RN are being layoff. Other provinces (not sure which one) are hiring...

2. Question- Fall 2017 (Canadian nursing school)

   ktrop03 replied to ktrop03's topic in CA Programs

   I don't understand what are you talking about. Some people drop out the program for financials reason or medical leave.

3. Nervous applying for Algonquin RPN application! HPAT test and any advice please

   ktrop03 replied to nursing4444's topic in CA Programs

   Algonquin college would accept your U level course. Even if you did them in grade 12. They said either your grade 11 or 12 marks. In that case it would be high enough. For the HPAT test if I remember clearing that there is some example question, look...

4. Question- Fall 2017 (Canadian nursing school)

   ktrop03 posted a topic in CA Programs

   Hi everyone, I start it the BScN program at Laurentian. It was very expensive so I took a year off. I just got a result from an appeal. They decide it to give me the abandon mark (don't want to explain the reason). I am taking a year off and would li...

5. High School student wondering about the nursing profession.

   ktrop03 replied to devsheeran's topic in CA Programs

   If you do the RPN program, you have 2 years of schooling. The RN is 4 years (except in Quebec which it is 3 years). You learn sciences, arts and psychology. But mostly how to be a nurse. For your last 2 questions it depends on how your program is bui...

6. I am lost about what to do

   ktrop03 replied to satg13's topic in CA Programs

   I know that. Most people would said that you need a lot of sacrifice for the RN program. I am not sure about the RPN they are both hard program.

7. Start PN or wait to apply for BSCN! Pls help

   ktrop03 replied to Tosglo's topic in CA Programs

   That it is up to you. I would wait and apply for the BScN program since if you do PN first, you need to work at least for a year in the field before doing the upgrade (if want to do the bridge over). Other then that you need to be in school for 4 yea...

8. I am lost about what to do

   ktrop03 replied to satg13's topic in CA Programs

   You will have more chances to get a job after you are done your program since you had experience has a RPN. But in some cases, no.

9. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

   ktrop03 replied to Ally Smith's topic in CA Programs

   I'm in the BScN and refusing the flu shot can cause your clinical and failed a year. Don't try that. Just get the shot. If you have a medical reason to refuse it, just let the school know.

10. uOttawa/Algonquin College Collab BScN Program Admissions

    ktrop03 replied to MissAngnakak's topic in CA Programs

    I think you are still missing the maths prerequisite. I would talk to an admission officer to see what they can do. If you do not get in, try doing RPN at Algonquin and then transfer over to the BScN at Ottawa U.

11. Current BScN students in Ontario

    ktrop03 replied to bluestar776's topic in CA Programs

    That is a scrude up program.

12. Current BScN students in Ontario

    ktrop03 replied to bluestar776's topic in CA Programs

    I'm doing the Laurentian U program. Do the English one since they are teaching you to become the nurse. The French one has so much work and a lot of essays to write. You will be diagnosed with depression in the 2nd-3rd year. Here is how my program lo...

13. NEED ADVICE

    ktrop03 replied to bubbles3012's topic in CA Programs

    Can I said a suggest it if you really want to do the Laurentian one. St. Lawrence college in Brockville, Kingston and Cornwall offer the BScN in Coll. with Laurentian.

14. Working while in nursing school

    ktrop03 replied to ktrop03's topic in CA Programs

    Okay thanks, I'll just tell them I can work weekend and day off. Hoping it will all work out.

15. I am lost about what to do

    ktrop03 replied to satg13's topic in CA Programs

    It's not necessary to become an RN to work in clinic. In case you were thinking of working into more change area like ICU or more... you need to be an RN to do so. But if you want to teach RPN program, for theory classes lots of colleges wants RN to ...