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I heard that there has been always too many RPN who graduate from college and try to get a job, but RNs' situation is better somewhat. Is the current situation not that good for both RPNs and RNs?

I want to stay here as a nurse, and I'll need to be a permanent resident at least in the future through immigration to live in Canada of course. IF I fail to immigrate or have to go back to my home country for other reason, from what I've heard, the university education would be more helpful than the college education in all aspects..

Hi I'm an international student living in Toronto, Canada and currently a high school student. I've received a conditional offer for nursing from both Humber college and Ryerson university. The offer from Humber is for PN 2-year program and Ryerson, of course, is for 4-year RN program. I've seriously considering both sides (college and uni) over 1 year, but I've not made a decision on where to go. It's almost end of April and now I really have to choose one of them.. To be honest, I've been strongly attracted by advantages of starting PN first (experience, cheaper tuition fee, short length,,), but I heard that there are some strict requirements such as good GPA and no any failed/repeated courses during PN program to be eligible for bridging RPN to RN program later. When I first got to know about this, I was very shocked, I understand though because I've also heard it is highly competitive. I know that wherever I choose to go, I would have to work hard but I'm just worried what if I would not retain satisfactory GPA or even fail any course at college. What happens in that case? I guess upgrading is not possible then because it says "no repeated courses", right? My goal is to be a RN anyway, so I'm pretty sure that I will pursue the bridging program if I get into Humber. Unfortunately cuz I'm neither a permanent resident nor citizen here, I have lots of restrictions.. like visa issue and financial concerns Could you guys give any advice for me plz!

Thank you so much for your kind and warm comment. You're absolutely right! I think I have had too much worries beforehand. By the way, may I ask you why you'd go for the 4 year program directly in the case of young age? Does it help in some way?

Hi I'm an international student living in Toronto, Canada and currently a high school student. I've received a conditional offer for nursing from both Humber college and Ryerson university. The offer from Humber is for PN 2-year program and Ryerson, of course, is for 4-year RN program. I've seriously considering both sides (college and uni) over 1 year, but I've not made a decision on where to go. It's almost end of April and now I really have to choose one of them.. To be honest, I've been strongly attracted by advantages of starting PN first (experience, cheaper tuition fee, short length,,), but I heard that there are some strict requirements such as good GPA and no any failed/repeated courses during PN program to be eligible for bridging RPN to RN program later. When I first got to know about this, I was very shocked, I understand though because I've also heard it is highly competitive. I know that wherever I choose to go, I would have to work hard but I'm just worried what if I would not retain satisfactory GPA or even fail any course at college. What happens in that case? I guess upgrading is not possible then because it says "no repeated courses", right? My goal is to be a RN anyway, so I'm pretty sure that I will pursue the bridging program if I get into Humber. Unfortunately cuz I'm neither a permanent resident nor citizen here, I have lots of restrictions.. like visa issue and financial concerns Could you guys give any advice for me plz!