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Hello, I am a student in Canada who is considering if I should choose the practical nursing program over a registered nurse program! I find the practical nursing program better suited to my needs but I have heard from some people that it is more difficult to find job opportunities when licensed as a Practical nurse. Is this true?
Fiona59
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The poster is in Ontario, where in general, the nursing job market is lousy.
Why on earth would she work "as a student" during the summer when she has a valid PN practice permit? Experience as an NA, at NA wages aren't the same as working as a NURSE.
They need to leave the GTA and look further afield.
Cathy have you worked with LPNs lately? Do you know what our scope of practice is?