I'm planing to take RPN-RN bridge program after I finish my RPN program. As for my questions that people who became from RPN to RN,do you work full time and went to school?? If so, is there any tips to manage your time?? Your working place accept you can't work flexible since you are in school easily?? How does working and going to school things work?? My questions seem to be silly,but I'm worrying about it. I chose to be a RPN because at the time when I was applying to school, I didn't have enough money and requirements are higher, but also I wanted to have basic skills working as a nurse thrugh working as RPN,so I don't have to struggle with the real situation at the hospital.I heard that people usually struggle with the real situation when they start working at hospital even though they had clinical classes at school and I have a experience as a patient. I sometimes regret what I chose and think I should have chosen to go to university directly,but I know I'm kinda step by step person,so I think this is the right way for me to be a nurse in the future. Do you think I'm going to the right way?? I'm sure it is hard to do both working and going to school and I would love to know how people manage it. I really wanna be RN in the future,so I need some advice or comments. I would appreciate if you give me some. Thank you.
P.S.:Hospital still hire new RPN grads right?? I heard about that ,but I'm not sure,so please give me an answer if anybody knows about it. Thank you.:)
I figured I would respond because I just graduated the PN program last April, and went directly into the RPN-BScN bridging program, which started in Sept. I work in a casual position while I'm in school (casual, like 1-2 shifts a week). I probably could work more, but school would suffer and I want to keep graduate school options open. I really don't see how anyone could work full time....I would be tearing my hair out!!
At first, I kind of regretted going straight back into school, without taking more time to work. I though I was really behind all these other bridging students, because most of them had way more experience, but it's not really a problem. Lots of stuff is new to everyone, and I find I can learn a lot from them.
Anyway, I'm in Ontario, so if I can help you at all with your questions, just ask!!
I'm doing the bridge program right now and work full time but I do live in the US. It is hard but you can do it the B and B plus forget about that the most important thing is the learning process. Nursing is a critical thinker there are people who graduated with honors or good grades but can't think. Well you just have to manage your time. Good luck to you.
ArtsyGal
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Hi Stray dog,
I figured I would respond because I just graduated the PN program last April, and went directly into the RPN-BScN bridging program, which started in Sept. I work in a casual position while I'm in school (casual, like 1-2 shifts a week). I probably could work more, but school would suffer and I want to keep graduate school options open. I really don't see how anyone could work full time....I would be tearing my hair out!!
At first, I kind of regretted going straight back into school, without taking more time to work. I though I was really behind all these other bridging students, because most of them had way more experience, but it's not really a problem. Lots of stuff is new to everyone, and I find I can learn a lot from them.
Anyway, I'm in Ontario, so if I can help you at all with your questions, just ask!!