OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Why the time difference in LPN courses in Canada?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    Best of luck, I hope it works out for you!! It seems like you're very eager to take the couse and I'm sure you'll do great

  2. Do you say you're a nurse...

    OgopogoLPN replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awesome post Pagandeva!!! That summarizes LPN/RN interaction

  3. Why the time difference in LPN courses in Canada?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    My course in BC is 12 months, or about 49 weeks of instruction. We started Sept 4th, had 2 weeks off at Christmas and got strait through to Aug 22. We break it down into 3 semesters, each with their...

  4. Salary for starting LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to HTmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in BC Canada. When I finish my LPN program, my starting wage will be $22.19/hour. I will also get a 12% differential for being casual which will work out to $24.85/hour. I will also get...

  5. What's Canada like?

    OgopogoLPN replied to babyminder's topic in International Nursing

    I've only been to Edmonton twice, so I don't know that much about it. It is a nice city. But it is COLD in the winter!!! You can expect cold temps from Oct-March, April. Snow on the ground...

  6. Trade school or community college?

    OgopogoLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in a 12 month community college program. I am very happy with it so far.

  7. Lpn programs...whats the point!!

    OgopogoLPN replied to smak60's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My bold. I completely agree with this whole

  8. Do you say you're a nurse...

    OgopogoLPN replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When people ask me what I'm doing, I say "I'm in nursing school". If they ask further, I will proudly say "I'm going to be an LPN". When I'm finished school, I will say "I'm a nurse". If asked...

  9. Attention Alberta LPN's

    OgopogoLPN replied to onesteaLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona, what is an average LPN wage in Alberta? I understand that it is far less than BC (which is I believe $21.94/hour, at least for Interior Health). I know an LPN who moved here from Calgary...

  10. Has anyone gone to Norquest for Distance Education LPN program?

    OgopogoLPN replied to EmiA's topic in International Nursing

    I think that Norquest has a good reputation (from what I hear). I guess it depends on how discilplined you feel you can be by taking a course by distance ed. I have certainly found that being in a...

  11. Has anyone gone to Norquest for Distance Education LPN program?

    OgopogoLPN replied to EmiA's topic in International Nursing

    I would never go there for a variety of reasons: 1. COST!!! My program cost me $6,100 including books, fees, etc. Sprott Shaw is $21,000!!!! 2. Reputation: I've have not heard great things about...

  12. Physical Demands of LPN vs Care aide

    OgopogoLPN replied to georgia5689's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm currently an LPN student. I have never been a care aid, but I would venture to say that an LPN's role is somewhat less physical than a care aid, but not necessarily by much. In an acute care...

  13. "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

    OgopogoLPN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, she demanded that you go back and DIAGNOSE the rash?????????? Crazy!!! I also would have wanted to add the following: "I'm sorry Doctor, but my nursing degree did not include 4 years of...

  14. hi new user

    OgopogoLPN replied to nikki55's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Nikki, I live in Kelowna, BC and I'm currently an LPN student. Kelowna is very beautiful and a great place to live, but I hope you're aware of how EXPENSIVE it is!!!!! Housing prices have more than...

  15. Why did you pick the nursing school you did?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Mnstn's topic in General Students

    I had 2 options for my 12 month LPN program in my city. One private college with a poor reputation and a $21,000 tuition fee. One public community college with a great reputation and a $6,000...

  16. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    OgopogoLPN replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN student and I don't think it's bad at all to be an LPN. There are numerous job openings in my city for LPN's. I'm 31, have 2 kids, 2 cars, mortgage, etc. It was hard enough financially...

  17. Where to live in Vancouver

    OgopogoLPN replied to afiamidwife's topic in International Nursing

    Commuting on public transit from North Van to St Pauls could be sorta quick if traffic is not too heavy, but could be a nightmare if the Lions Gate Bridge is backed up. You should probably research...

  18. I got accepted into LPN School!!!

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got my acceptance letter today into the LPN school of my choice!!! Woo Hoo!! (The much less tuition community college over the almost triple tuition cost of the private college that offers LPN in...

  19. Canadian Nurses: How do you like your healthcare system?

    OgopogoLPN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in International Nursing

    Here's a copy of a responce I gave to a similar thread a while ago: 1. No! The health care is not poor! If people are urgent or emergent, they do get seen very quickly. Maybe not as quickly as they'd...

  20. How hard is LPN school?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mya1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm just entering my 2nd semester of a 3 semester LPN program. It is full time. I wouldn't say that LPN school is "hard", but it is very time consuming and takes a lot of dedication. There is A LOT to...

  21. Will working at a Dr.'s office help you during Nursing school??

    OgopogoLPN replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    You may learn some basics of internal medicine and perhaps some of the medical terminology, but I don't think that much of that will help will nursing school. I was a medical office assistant for 12...

  22. Rounding up grades

    OgopogoLPN replied to kakalika's topic in General Students

    Our registrar's office doesn't take decimal grades. So my fundamentals mark was 89.9% and it was sent to the registrar as 90%. My semester 1 total mark was 93.6%, so I imagine it will say 94% on my...

  23. When being nice comes back to you

    OgopogoLPN replied to sharona97's topic in General Nursing

    Last December I was in a drive through lineup and noticed that the car behind me was a woman who was on the news very frequently as her 22 year old son was missing and the family was pleading for info...

  24. choosing the right school

    OgopogoLPN replied to the rookie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure what type of school that one is that you looked into, but generally speaking, private colleges are much quicker to get into, usually require less pre requisites, etc. However, they are...

  25. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    OgopogoLPN replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I decided to go into nursing at the age of 31, not for the extra money, but for the sincere desire to be a nurse. I will be making about $6/hour more than I made at my last job.....But I will also...