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  1. Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    carz posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Just curious to know how many older LPNs are making the bridge to RNs and do they feel it will be worth their while from a employment perspective. I think it will take me approximately 5 years...

  2. RPN looking to get a job in a Dermatology office in ontario

    carz replied to J3ssa's topic in Canada

    Alberta LPN Just curious to know if you had to take any added skills to work in the dermatology clinic, sounds like you have a large role inclusive of suturing ....wow, sounds like a very interesting...

  3. Work Fulltime + education benefits or take scholarship and not work?

    carz replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN to RN

    How much does the program cost to become a BSN prepared nurse in the states? Here in Canada it is about 30,000 with no funding from our

  4. Excelsior Advice/Motivation needed!!

    carz replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in LPN to RN

    Dont you worry about the cost of financing the RN program at this time in your life? Not to be rude but I too consider taking the program (and I have taken a few of the courses, but 27000.00 is a lot...

  5. LPN to RN through athabasca

    carz replied to BC bound's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Have not done it but have taken a few courses towards it.... I think at your age it is totally worth it! Not too sure for me though as I am

  6. What is the future for LPNs in canada

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    "]I have been checking many blogs lately USA and United K iIngdom looks like many areas are reducing the amount of employment for LPNs and some areas have actually stopped offering the programs (such...

  7. What is the future for LPNs in canada

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    [i am so glad to hear all your comments and they all sound very positive.... I hope this is the trend, as I would hate to think that all our skills and experience would not be recognized as a vital...

  8. What is the future for LPNs in canada

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    I hope you are right, sometimes we tend to follow suite of other areas, sorry not trying to sound like a pessimist, but just concerned. I was the cray woman in her late 4os who started the RN program...

  9. Are they doing away with enrolled nurse training?

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    ]I just wondered if they are doing away with Enrolled nurses in Australia, I have been told they no longer offer the program in England is this correct? I am curious because the states seem to want to...

  10. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all it has been a while since I posted.... I have been working on nursing courses off and on for a while and now I am kind of wondering if I should continue or am I deluding myself. I have been a...

  11. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    Wow, yiou are an ambitious lady! I use to live in Southern Ontario, I worked at the Dieu, are you familiar with

  12. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    Just curious Whoopi Did you have any trouble finding employment as a RN when you graduated? I know that age is not suppose to be a factor but I just wondered if it was...

  13. is it worth pursuing the RN degree after completing RPN diploma?

    carz replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in International Nursing

    well.... speaking from years of experience as a LPN I would say it would be well worth your time and effort to become an RN, Far more job opportunities, recognition ,learning opportunities, perks, and...

  14. I must be crazy!

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    ]:Well I did it, I signed up for athabasca classes at the ripe old age of 48, Not sure if I will be able to cope with more then two courses at a time , I work full time so it should be interesting. I...

  15. I must be crazy!

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    ["]Thanks, yes I will try the ice, as for my friends it seems we are always fighting some sort of battle for equality after all these years! As far as the certificate vs the diploma , well, thats just...

  16. I must be crazy!

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    I dont know, I have been toying with the idea for so many years, and I am concerned that if I dont at least try, I might regret it. Fiona, you are probably right. I dont know if it will be worth it in...

  17. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    No Fiona I think you misunderstood my statement, or maybe I just was not clear. What I meant to say is there is far more opportunity as a RN in comparison to a LPN. I do have some of...

  18. Is 52 to old to start a career as a RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    [Thanks Fiona, I can always count on you to bite! No seriously, I read many of these posts and you always have such good comments to make, I knew you would have some good insight. I am also in Canada...

  19. Future of the RN in Canada?

    carz replied to ruralgirl08's topic in International Nursing

    I think there will be a increase ratio for LPN to RN simply because of the scope increase and the wage difference, however this being said, I still think there will always be the mentality of both the...

  20. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone I have been a LPN for the past fifthteen years, and I have worked in many different areas and know matter how much I may enjoy the area, after a while the nagging desire to be a RN...

  21. LPN to RN through athabasca

    carz replied to BC bound's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Wow, I am just curious how many courses did you take per year,and how many days do you work per

  22. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona, Do you truly think that it will ever happen? I think for me that is one of the biggest problems with being a LPN is not being recognized as a nurse. You would think that at 47 I would...

  23. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    carz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    Thankyou for your help, I am located in Alberta so Athabasca would be my option. I am sure there are many other LPNs who feel the

  24. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    carz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International Nursing

    Instead of recruiting all the foriegn nurses at a costly venture, why doesnt the government assist with bridgeing LPNs to

  25. rpn wage in ontario

    carz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, Just wondering if a any of you RPN'S out there in Ontario could help me out. I currently live in Alberta and we are fighting for a wage increase. However it is a hard...