Is any RPN...

linzz · Jun 16, 2008

In the area near me, the bridge program has just started so I really don't know much about it. I think it is about 3 years long and the traditional route is 4 years long. If I recall correctly, you are in the Toronto area and I think there are a couple universities there that offer it and I think some even have accelerated options if you have already completed some post secondary schooling. Best of luck to you.

kitty catt · Jun 17, 2008

I see. Thank you for your info. I appreciate it. Do you know if Wages for RPN and RN is so different??

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Jun 17, 2008

LPN/RPN starting hourly pay rates range from $17 in PEI to $24 in Saskatchewan; the top of the scale range is $20 in PEI to $25 in Saskatchewan.

RN starting hourly pay rates run $21 in Quebec to $32 in Alberta and the top of the scale $30 in Newfoundland and $43 in Alberta.

These rates represent the hourly rates payable in the final year of the contracts in each province. Some provinces are negotiating new contracts at the moment so thes numbers are subject to change. Please check out the cross-country comparison found at http://www.nursesunions.ca/media.php?mid=335 for details of both LPN/RPN and RN contracts across Canada.

kitty catt · Jun 18, 2008

The wages for nurses are exactly like this??

kitty catt · Jun 18, 2008

Also, is there any nurses who passed chemistry,anatomy and physiology with C grades when you were in school??

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Jun 18, 2008

The wages for nurses are exactly like this??

Yes. The cross country comparison is compiled by the Canadian Federation of Nurses' Unions. However, these wages are only for unionized facilities (acute care, most LTC and the regional cancer boards) and not for private companies like WeCare, or physicians' offices etc.

Also, is there any nurses who passed chemistry,anatomy and physiology with C grades when you were in school??

Yes. But they were in the minority. And it was a LONG time ago.

kitty catt · Jun 19, 2008

Can Registered practical/Registered nurses get professional fees if they have specialized certificate?? Where can they take that kind of classes?? At hospital for several hours lab and lecture?? Is it like in US?? Any info would be appreciated.

1976 · Jun 21, 2008

I would check the hospitals websites to see if they hire RPN's. Some do and some don't. They used to be hired at all hospitals but there has been a trend away from that however now that the BSN in the only way to get your RN, that has been changing but very slowly. If you want permanent full time work, you will not likely get it at an acute care hospital at least not for many years unless you get your RN. You are more likely to get permanent full time work at a nursing home or some chronic care type units. There will be lots of temp RPN positions for the summer though which may be a way to start and if all goes well you may get kept on as casual in the fall in which you would then wait for a part time position as almost all hospitals are unionized. St. Joe's hospital in Hamilton hires RPN's, check their website. Sorry to sound negative but nursing requirements in Ontario have changed and it is going to take some hospitals time to figure out what they will do with it.

HI linzz

im planing to go for rpn licence exam

& i need some guidence like some study material

were cud i got (in Brampton)

Many thanks if it possible for u to help me

loriangel14, RN · Jun 21, 2008

Have you graduated from an RPN program here in Ontario?

1976 · Jun 21, 2008

Hi Loriangel 14

As U R New In Rpn

Cud U Guide Me To Get Rpn Licence

I Mean Im Preparing 4 Rpne & I Dont No Abt The Good

Study Material

Many Thanks If U Cud Do Somthing 4 Me

1976 · Jun 21, 2008

noT IN ONTARIO

BUT I HAVE APPLIED TO CNO

FOR RPN (GENEAL CLASS IN INTERNATIONAL NURSING)

IM NEW IN ONTARIO

loriangel14, RN · Jun 21, 2008

You can order Mosby's Canadian Comprehensive Review of Nursing or The Canadian PN Exam Prep Guide through the RPNAO.