Disciple88

Thanks for your reply Fiona. Are most of these rural practical nursing jobs full time and permanent? If so I wouldn't mind at all moving out there for a while. I'd also be willing to go to rural BC or Saskatchewan to get the experience I need. I have no wife and kids as of yet so I am free to go anywhere. Also why are managers so concerned if the applicant has passed the exam in the first attempt or not? Is it supposed to be really easy like multiple choice?

Hello to everyone, I'm a 28 year old male from Calgary, Alberta looking for a career change into practical nursing. I am still trying to decide if this would be a good fit for me but so far I like what I'm reading about it. Most likely I'll be able to start schooling next year as all classes have been filled for 2017 and I still need to get my grade 12 biology to fulfill all necessary prerequisites for the diploma program. The question that I have is, once I graduate at 31 or so, will I have a harder time than others finding a job as an older guy, especially as a guy who only has construction and retail experience? Also, are most practical nursing jobs in Alberta and elsewhere in Canada part-time only? Last but not least, is it true in most cases that the clinical placement that you get can also lead to a job if you do well in it? Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you all.