Manitoba LPN transitioning to Ontario RPN

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Hi, Please give me as much information as you can. I am moving there next year( 2009). I wanted to know where can I work, how much would it be per hour approximately? And along with that, I am interested to go back to school & what exactly is the shortest way & which school?

Thanks a lot.. guys!

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I am not sure if you will be able to immediately work as a PN in Ontario. Assuming you took your LPN course in Manitoba, you only would have a certificate. Ontario is one of those provinces that has switched over to "diploma only" PNs from what I know. Now, I honestly can't say for sure, but there is a chance you will need to upgrade before you re-license. I could be wrong, someone please correct me if I am.

Your best bet would be to find out what the requirements are and call local colleges in the are you are moving to to find out your options.

I will be graduating with a PN diploma (not in Ontario) and have looked into wages for RPNs in Toronto. I simply searched the government job bank. Typical wagesseem to be about $25-$27 per hour with the highest I've seen at $30 (working for a private homecare company). I'm not sure what the rate is for those that fall under the Union in Ontario.

Aside from that, sorry I can't help you more. I do want to say though that I think you will enjoy working as a RPN in Ontario. It does seem like there are a bit more choices for PNs working there than in MB. I also know that MB has the most LPNs and one of the lowest pay scales, so I think you'll be making a better wage. I worked in LTC in MB for years (I am now a student in another province) and the LPNs I worked with weren't making much more than I did.

Hopefully someone else can help you more!

Good luck with your career and relocation!

EDIT: Ontario offers programs for LPNs to work in the OR. You can make great money and have a great career (I would think). Something to look into.

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Diploma PNs are only now becoming the norm. Those who were educated before the diploma became the norm are `grandfathered`.

Each province will assess a new incoming LPN`s education and experience. The College of LPNs in the `new`` province will then decide if any courses need to be upgraded. A limited license is issued until the lacking eduation is complete. Often it`s a few skills and not much else. I remember that BC educated PNs didn`t have enough credits in A&P when they moved to Alberta. All that was involved was a quick course and then the ``full ` licence was issued.

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