RPNinTO

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1. I HATE nursing! (long)

   RPNinTO replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry for your experiences! I am an RPN(LPN) in Canada and have been practicing for 2 years. Even though I am not an RN I have been responsible for floors many times in long term care, making a fraction of the money with too much responsibili...

2. Athabasca?

   RPNinTO replied to JMP's topic in International

   Thanks so much for your response, and that clarification. I did not realize RPN stood for something else in Alberta! That's what they call LPNs in Ontario. A lot to think about! I do have an option of just taking some credits... which I will explore....

3. New guy saying hello!

   RPNinTO replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

   Welcome, we need more male nurses!

4. Nurses' Unions

   RPNinTO replied to nursemike's topic in Union

   I have found unions to be good and bad personally. I have seen them go in where places were not competitive money wise and those salaries went up! They try to look out for your interests. However, It seems harder to get full time jobs, and things are...

5. Not very Nurse based but need opinions.

   RPNinTO replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know but you may be able to find out through an employment counsellor, sometimes they also list salary expectations on the web if you type it in a search engine! Good luck!

6. Re-entry (out for 14 years now)

   RPNinTO replied to bgh123's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! They would be lucky to have you! I know in Toronto they even have a course at Centennial for internationally educated nurses or ones wanting a refresher...it that enhances your confidence. I think its a year or something. You can al...

7. I'm so scared to put in my 2 week notice

   RPNinTO replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I am glad you are looking after your needs, congratulations on the new job! You have already gotten great advice here. Two weeks is the standard notice time, she may not be happy but she can't begrudge you anything. Being courteous and professional b...

8. Athabasca?

   RPNinTO replied to JMP's topic in International

   Thanks so much for your reply! Mine will be a bit different, more classes and clinicals because I am bridging the RPN diploma to RN. Funny how the RPNs now have diplomas but they only credit us with the equivalent of a year and shorten the bridge to ...

9. my awful crappy night (vent)

   RPNinTO replied to EmilyUSFRN's topic in New Nurse

   what a bad shift sounds like you did a wonderful job hope things have gotten better!

10. Alternatives to bedside nursing??

    RPNinTO replied to dap7699's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Toronto, and for RNs I have seen these jobs with regular hours oral surgery RNs - some will train you, they need rns around for putting the patients under, you monitor and assist day surgery public health -teaching health promotion family pla...

11. Hello! Need advice

    RPNinTO replied to pazi's topic in International

    As a new RN can you get into the new grad initiative programs they mentor you and give you full time employment for like six mths... if you are uncomfortable you can leave to another place that give you a real proper orientation and support pls check...

12. Ontario LPN's - how many are bridging?

    RPNinTO replied to linzz's topic in International

    I am bridging because I am miserable as an RPN I live in Toronto and there are not many job choices here, and of those so many posting are casual and part time. After going through a hellish time for 2 years, I am considering athabasca online bridgin...

13. LPN's in Clinics in Ontario

    RPNinTO replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in International

    In Toronto where I am there are few clinic jobs unless its like a private family clinic. Some of those only want RNs... there are some diet clinics that hire RPNs that I have seen postings for. Personally I have found it very limited in Toronto for...

14. Toronto Nursing Professionals

    RPNinTO replied to Coach Patch's topic in International

    Hello, I am interested but this post is old are you still around? I was thinking the same thing, there is not proper support for nurses... would love to go to a group! please feel free to message me/private msg me I think what you are suggesting is w...

15. Is Canada open for Immigrant Nurses?

    RPNinTO replied to bottomless_appetite's topic in International

    Canada has many nurses from the Philippines - I am in Toronto. I am not sure all the requirements. It may be that you just have to write the RN exam and pass...? they also have bridging for international nurses offered in schools. One thing I find ab...