Ingrid m

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

    Ingrid m replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, Georgian College, Owen Sound and Barrie have the BScn program but it is a collaborative program with York University. 2 years are spent at Georgian and 2 yrs at York in Toronto. As of yet,...

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

    Ingrid m replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    I would love to bridge to RN, but am not. I am a 1st yr RPN and feel that the 4 yr RN is difficult for me, because I live in Collingwood Ont. and the closest university is Toronto. Georgian College is...

  3. student PSW jobs

    Ingrid m replied to nemesis's topic in International Nursing

    HI , Just FYI...I don't live in the GTA, however I do live in Collingwood. I know that it is 2 hours north, but you never know who's willing to relocate. Up here, you could get a nursing student PSW...

  4. O.R. Techs in Canada/Ab?

    Ingrid m replied to Comanche_1's topic in International Nursing

    I have just recently enquired about the same thing. OR tech is a specialty I am interested in also. I contacted the CNO (College of Nurses Ontario) and they said a RPN is fully qualified after taking...

  5. How do you relieve the stress?

    Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, I like that method! It includes the "all important" exercise

  6. How do you relieve the stress?

    Ingrid m posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It feels like I have fighter jets in my stomach!!! Countdown to first day of school ~ 5 days Yesterday, I retired from my 18 yr career. Yeah for me! Today, I find my self nervous and excited as never...

  7. wage for nurses

    Ingrid m replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    I live in Collingwood Ontario. It is in the Blue Mountains area, approx.2 hours north of Toronto. I have no idea about working conditions or wages. However, I do have an example of employment...

  8. How do you relieve the stress?

    Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was afraid of

  9. Body Worlds exhibit....

    Ingrid m replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I saw this exhibit in London, England, and was blown away. If you have a chance to see it, take it. Fabulous!!!!

  10. Orientation: What was your experience?

    Ingrid m replied to SummerGarden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My orientation is the day before class starts!!!!

  11. I'm scared of Chemistry!!!!

    Ingrid m replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't be afraid!! I haven't been to school in 25 years!! I am starting the RPN course in less than a month. My last pre- req was Chemistry. I was scared to death, let me tell you. I have never taken...

  12. WEll...here I go!

    Ingrid m posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, this is it. Tomorrow I quit my 18 year flying career to become a nurse. It is very hard to describe the feelings I am experiencing. I am 45 yrs old and changing careers. Actually, I am very...

  13. ATTN: RPN's need some advice

    Ingrid m replied to luvlea's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I am 45 yrs old and just quit my 18 yr career. Since I haven't been to school in 25 odd yrs, I had to go back and upgrade my biology and Chemistry. It is only grade 12 bio and chem. If you...

  14. Fall classes

    Ingrid m replied to IaCountryGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To tell you the truth, I don't know. I haven't registered yet, so I don't know any of the details. I just think that it's quite a bit of work. The "Npp" portions are clinicals. I need to take all...

  15. WEll...here I go!

    Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you .... you

  16. Quit my job! Wah .... advice?

    Ingrid m replied to ChiaLing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you. I just quit my Flying career, on Monday, after 18 yrs of service, to be a nurse! I know EXACTLY how you feel. I still think I'm insane and feel that that is part of this...

  17. WEll...here I go!

    Ingrid m replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement. I really need to hear all the words being said by all of you. I can't wait!!!!

  18. Fall classes

    Ingrid m replied to IaCountryGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting the RPN this fall. This is my schedule for the first semester, A & P Fundamentals Healing Arts Health and Healing Development fo self as nurse Npp: Community ( clinical) Npp:...

  19. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    Ingrid m replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    Just show them your diploma/degree;) I am sure it states "Nurse" on it! Be very

  20. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    Ingrid m replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    I think that that's an incedible stupid thing to say. I am also going for my RPN (Registered Practical Nurse) which is the same as LPN. As far as I can see, if we are not going to be nurses, then it...

  21. What do you wear while in College?

    Ingrid m posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great long weekend. I will be attending the RPN course at Georgian College in the fall. Do you wear scrubs in class or do you just wear street clothes? I hope...

  22. Returning To school at 44?

    Ingrid m replied to creekside10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone.. Congrats to all of you. I am 45 next month and starting the nursing course in Sept. I am also changing careers after 18 yrs. Talk about being nervous and excited at the same time. What...

  23. Can I handle it?

    Ingrid m replied to RestlessMom's topic in General Nursing

    eeeewwww!!!!!!! I thought poo was going to be bad! Ingrid pre nursing

  24. Am I too old?

    Ingrid m replied to hgmama610's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well you see, I fly for a living. I only work 3 days a week, weekends off, fly overseas, good money, most holidays off and lots of vacation time. You would think that a normal person would be happy...

  25. Am I too old?

    Ingrid m replied to hgmama610's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now this is the post I needed to read! I am 45 and starting RPN in September. I am also leaving a very cooshy job..weekends off, holidays off, 2 months vacation per yr. $$$$$. I hate it!! I want to...