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linzz

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  1. LPN TO RN in Ontario

    linzz replied to Meevs's topic in International Nursing

    No, most bridging programs in Ontario don't require work experience, just a certain GPA. That said, many enter the bridging program after gaining some work experience as it gives them a big advantage...

  2. LPN TO RN in Ontario

    linzz replied to Meevs's topic in International Nursing

    Most bridging programs here in Ontario are three years long, however most people work part time during the first year anyways. I agree that it is a good idea to get work experience as an RPN, you...

  3. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Hi there pagandeva, here in Ontario, Canada, there are lots of both RN and LPN (RPN here) programs. I don't think it is that difficult to get into either program, depending on where you live. We don't...

  4. Phasing out the RPN

    linzz replied to itsmytime's topic in International Nursing

    The post above pretty much sums it up in my opionion. There are many threads of this nature on this board that you will find if you do a search, do we need to start yet another

  5. How's the job prospective? I heard there is a hiring freeze

    linzz replied to mrnursing's topic in International Nursing

    I love that...Duckbrain, I am picturing that as a cartoon. The only problem is that what he is doing is not the least bit funny. Hopefully, the people of Alberta will speak out about

  6. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Interestingly, most workplaces that I have been in, RN's and RPN's work quite well together. Often you may find that there is a group of RN's and RPN's that have worked together a very long time and...

  7. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    I might also add that I am an RPN and I have a degree that I earned right out of high school. I have also been accepted to an RN program by early acceptance but life got in the way this year. I don't...

  8. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Here in Ontario, the LPN (RPN) course is now two to two and a half years long, the RN is now a four year degree program. As an RPN, you are expected to manage your own patient load. You may need an RN...

  9. Philly BSN grad: no jobs - wait it out or relocate?

    linzz replied to mah09's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was in Sewickley, Pittsburgh for the past three days, now I am back in Ontario, Canada. My father lives in Pittsburgh. I noticed an ad for RN's needed for one of the hospitals. I can't recall the...

  10. Bringing nurses into Canada

    linzz replied to nursingbc's topic in International Nursing

    I read an article in June of 2009 in The Star that many new grad nurses are having a tough time finding employment in the hospitals in Toronto. How is bringing in more nurses going to help this? I am...

  11. Nursing in Quebec

    linzz replied to noon's topic in International Nursing

    I have family in Montreal, on both my side and my spouse's side. They keep bugging us to come there however I don't speak any french and neither does my spouse even though he is from a french family....

  12. Union allows discrimination against nurses

    linzz replied to Truth66's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, wrong

  13. Accused of cheating by instructor

    linzz replied to BWebb99's topic in General Nursing

    If I were in your shoes, I would take this very seriously and I would get some legal advice right away. You have likely spent a fair bit of money to get your education and it will be worth it to spend...

  14. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    linzz replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    I wish the public had a clue as to how unsafe it is to use grad nurses in place of RN's with experience, not just a degree. I really hope that you guys are able to fight this. Good luck to you, I am...

  15. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    linzz replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    To all of you in Alberta, I am in solidarity with you. Not that Ontario is doing such a great job managing their

  16. Enough is Enough

    linzz replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Skilled professional nurses should not be baking cookies and hospitals are not hotels. American nurses deserve better. As a patient, I would want skilled staff that will help me get well and d/c'd...

  17. Dear Nurse, What would you like to see from us Student Nurses????

    linzz replied to MCNS2B's topic in General Nursing

    When you do the physical care: turn that patient over and check their backside and even under their legs, check for sores, mottled skin or anything that looks suspect and report it to your patient's...

  18. Union allows discrimination against nurses

    linzz replied to Truth66's topic in International Nursing

    Are you in Ontario? From a legal standpoint, fighting this may be difficult but you could report this activity to the RPNAO and they will make it known via website or newsletter that this is going on...

  19. RPNs in Ontario

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    I do think there is a grain of truth to the above as Ontario hospitals are no longer allowed to run a deficit so we may see a staffing model in some areas where they will use RPN's with uprgraded...

  20. RPNs in Ontario

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    I can agree with the above. I once worked with an RN student who didn't know where to take an apical pulse. Also, my aunt, who has been an oncology RN for over 30 years has told me that the new RN's...

  21. RPNs in Ontario

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    I believe this hospital is called St. Michael's or more commonly known as St.

  22. Have a question?

    linzz replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with Fiona59, call them and wait on hold for as long as needed. It may take time. I am wondering if some of the paramedic training may be applicable to qualifying to write the CPRNE as the...

  23. Ontario hospitals who don't hire RPNs?

    linzz replied to MobileNurseSara's topic in International Nursing

    How long have your friends been working at St. Mary's? I guess I was wrong as I thought the only ones still there were those RPN's with a lot of seniority. However, it's good that they are using...

  24. RPN Wages in Ontario

    linzz replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    Personally, I have found PSW work to be very physically demanding and even if I am only getting a few dollars more per hour as an RPN, it is still quite a bit less slugging and lifting and it is...

  25. Ontario hospitals who don't hire RPNs?

    linzz replied to MobileNurseSara's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, one must try differing areas to see what fits. At any rate, I admire the ER nurse, it is not easy to think on your feet. It is a skill that I