Change from LPN Certificate to Diploma. Want to do it online.

linzz · Oct 24, 2009

Ontario RPN programs can be done on a part time basis at some colleges but I have not heard of an online program anywhere. There is also a lengthy clincial component that they may require you to do which will include quite a few skills that will have to be taught in a lab and practised in a clinical area. That said, I could be wrong about no online programs, so I would just start checking out websites of colleges in Toronto that offer RPN programs.

Fiona59 · Oct 24, 2009

OK, there is something missing here. If CLPNA accepted your Certificate from the US and you wrote and passed CPNRE, why is Ontario rejecting it? If you pass the national exam you are good to go.

When the diploma was introduced all certificate LPNs were grandfathered. I remember this because quite a few LPNs wanted the diploma.

Which area is your education lacking in? The main difference in the diploma/certificate in Alberta training was the addition of university transfer Arts credits.

loriangel14, RN · Oct 25, 2009

The OP has not written the CPRNE. She was not given the green light by the CNO.

I have seen courses for upgrading from the one year certificate to the new standard of two year diploma but they have all involved classroom time and clinicals so none of them were online.

Fiona59 · Oct 25, 2009

So, did they grant an interim permit? It really doesn't make a lot of sense. She's also posted about her hourly rate, and it's way too high for an LPN in AB (even including shift/weekend rates)

loriangel14, RN · Oct 25, 2009

Yeah I noticed that too. I thought maybe I should move there!!lol

Nothing she says makes any sense.

linzz · Oct 25, 2009

Yes, me too, I will be there also for that type of $$.

Fiona59 · Oct 25, 2009

Well, top tier pay rate for an LPN in AHS is $28.44. If you work evenings/weekends the shift premiums are $2.50-2.75. The night rate doesn't kick in until 2010.

So as far as I know, senior LPN working Friday/Sat/Sun evening/night would top out at around $33.50/hour.

kelseya · Oct 25, 2009

Hi Loriangel14, Could you please give me the names of schools in calgary that offer programs to upgrade from certificate LPN to diploma , and can you tell me how long it will take. Thanks again for your reply

kelseya · Oct 25, 2009

So, did they grant an interim permit? It really doesn't make a lot of sense. She's also posted about her hourly rate, and it's way too high for an LPN in AB (even including shift/weekend rates)

It depends on where you work. I work for Calgary Health region now Alberta health services. With 8 years of experience, i am at the highest level making $28.44/hr, I work nights only additional $4, I also work every other weekend additional $2.75/hr do the math

kelseya · Oct 25, 2009

Well, top tier pay rate for an LPN in AHS is $28.44. If you work evenings/weekends the shift premiums are $2.50-2.75. The night rate doesn't kick in until 2010.
So as far as I know, senior LPN working Friday/Sat/Sun evening/night would top out at around $33.50/hour.

I don't think you're current about the recent change on night premium on Jan 1,2009 from $2/hr to $4/hr. Check out AUPE collective agreement. Do you also know that as from Jan 2010 night diff will be $5/hr and wkends $3.75/hr. In April, pay will increase to $29.72/hr excluding nights and weekend. Check out AUPE collective agreement

kelseya · Oct 25, 2009

Yes, me too, I will be there also for that type of $$.

If you think i am overstating what i make an hour go to www.calgaryhealthregion.ca and check out any LPN job and see how much they pay. I am at the highest pay, with 8 years of experience. Thanks