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  1. US Nursing student needs help in Canada.

    Blakpepa replied to Bek1975's topic in International Nursing

    I realize this post is a few months old, and im surprised that no one has suggested this, but have you considered just going to a school across the border to do your RN-BSN whilst living in Canada?...

  2. Question regarding a college degree and getting into grad school..

    Blakpepa replied to oryxandcake's topic in International Nursing

    Douglas is an accredited public college...I went to Douglas! I am now at SFU and have yet to be told that my credits from Dougas are inferior. When you apply to grad school, they look at your grades...

  3. Canadians who went to the US to get education in LPN/RN/BSN

    Blakpepa posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I'm hoping to get some information from those who have gone to the US to take programs for LPN/RN or BSN. I am just facing a dilemma on my next educational step and I have the option to go to...

  4. Is there a course to learn about nursing in a 3rd world country?

    Blakpepa replied to nursenatti's topic in General Nursing

    You should actually consider taking courses in Indian culture and their health care system. There are loads of documentaries that discuss these and public health initiatives in

  5. Which countries accept ADN?

    Blakpepa replied to thdanh90's topic in International Nursing

    I have reviewed the requirements for nurses in most countries and all seem to require a BSN in nursing. Why not just do RN-BSN afterwards? There are so many RN-BSN programs online in the US that it is...

  6. Is it worth waiting for VCC LPN program?

    Blakpepa replied to Koji's topic in International Nursing

    is the 2-4 yr wait worth it...NO. Bow Valley College in Calgary and Norquest in Edmonton both have online lpn programs with the same prereqs to get in as vcc and NO waiting list. Yes its longer but...

  7. Canadians who went to the US to get education in LPN/RN/BSN

    Blakpepa replied to Blakpepa's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, sounds like were both in the same boat...I even enrolled in the Excelsor program when I left nursing school a few years ago, lol. Im gonna pm

  8. Canadians who went to the US to get education in LPN/RN/BSN

    Blakpepa replied to Blakpepa's topic in International Nursing

    After doing 1 full yr of school in the US i would be eligible to work one year as part of training - OPT. In BC lpn is only 1 yr and i noted that the programs that i am interested in is similiar to...

  9. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    Blakpepa replied to sixthwannabe's topic in International Nursing

    I agree...if you dont plan on working in Canada then go to school in the US. Dont forget, when you graduate yiu have to write the canadian exams, PLUS have your credentials reviewed AND sit the US...

  10. Is city and guilds nursing qualification recognized in canada?

    Blakpepa replied to karlalee's topic in International Nursing

    Karlalee, which school did you go to for your training? The reason why im asking is because if you have the norquest training then you would have the same training as an Alberta LPN. maybe get in...

  11. Is city and guilds nursing qualification recognized in canada?

    Blakpepa replied to karlalee's topic in International Nursing

    fyi...a city and guilds is the British equivalent to an apprenticeship type of training and

  12. LPN jobs in Yellowknife

    Blakpepa replied to chocolover's topic in Canada

    you should find a direct contact and ask them if they can give you feedback on your

  13. Is city and guilds nursing qualification recognized in canada?

    Blakpepa replied to karlalee's topic in International Nursing

    Karalee...a city and guilds would not qualify you as a lpn in Canada, you would pretty much be closet to a health care aide. I heard Norquest college from alberta is offering the LPN program in...

  14. New Grad from California... want to work in Canada

    Blakpepa replied to seungk5's topic in International Nursing

    why not just take a rn-bsn program in the states? there are so many available online including excelsior college. I have been looking into going to the US to do my RN and compared to the hoops that...

  15. Informations about Toronto

    Blakpepa replied to Reiva's topic in International Nursing

    the best way to get an answer for these questions is to go on the hospitals websites and review the HR link and visit each hospital

  16. Ryerson University vs. York University for BScN.

    Blakpepa replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    nursing school is incredibly intense on its own, I cant imagine having to take care of a family while going to school...especially for 4 yrs. Why not just complete the pre-reqs and apply to york, u of...

  17. USA ADN moving to Quebec - please help

    Blakpepa replied to Flatbelly's topic in International Nursing

    In order to even get any positions in Quebec, you must speak French. The language laws in that province are becoming stricter and stricter each day. To gain qualifications for a registered profession,...

  18. from nursing to med school, RN to MD

    Blakpepa replied to GI Jane 88's topic in International Nursing

    why spend so much time in med school when u could become a nurse practitioner? if you want to boost your grades and meet pre-req's, then consider getting a second degree or post grad diploma in...

  19. Working in Ontario with ADN, Bachelor's in a different field ...

    Blakpepa replied to 777RN's topic in International Nursing

    you should look into BSN programs for internationally trained nurses with diplomas. There really is no way to circumvent this. i am in the same position, i want to be a nurse practitioner and I am...

  20. New grad initiative for BSCN ONtario grads?

    Blakpepa replied to sallybee's topic in International Nursing

    I totally agree with the bulking up. I know alot of girls who are underweight and how difficult it is to gain weight. You have 2 yrs to work towards building strength and definition...its in your best...

  21. Where to live in BC?

    Blakpepa replied to rockstarjk's topic in International Nursing

    I moved to North Burnaby 4 yrs ago from Toronto and couldnt imagine living anywhere else. Everything I need is right here. My area is very clean, quiet and very accessible by public transit. The rent...

  22. Distance Education RPN to BSCN

    Blakpepa replied to medicgirl1's topic in International Nursing

    thanks for the correction janfrn and sorry for the misinformation

  23. Would you take the flu shot?

    Blakpepa replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that all health care workers should be mandated to get the shot for the flu and H1N1. I just came down with the flu 2 wks ago and it affected so many students on our campus that they had to...

  24. Help!? Is $27,000 too much to LVN and RN school??

    Blakpepa replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Before you even considering spending a dime, do your research. Check out the facilities and the creditials of the instructors on the schools website. If possible, get feedback from students. There is...

  25. Thinking About Starting Nursing School at age 50

    Blakpepa replied to Candyy's topic in General Nursing

    I think the fact that you are pursing nursing at this time of your life is great! Alot of people tend to equate all areas of nursing with bedside care which is not the case; there is so much more to...