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  1. ontario rpn's

    Worthy replied to sandradee705's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there! I will be graduating as an RPN in a year and a half. I think there is a lot of confusion about what an RPN can/can't do. My father runs a hospital - yikes he's a pencil pusher - and...

  2. LPNs in Canada

    Worthy replied to naelena's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, Sandra, my experience is the other way around. I will be able to do a lot more in Canada than I would in the United States. According to the College of Nurses, RPN's can do almost the...

  3. Tired of "ER's" Portrayal of Nurses???

    Worthy replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in nursing school because of "Emergency". :) The nurse was Dixie. Despite the fact I always wondered how she kept that little cap so carefully balanced on her head, and she spent an inordinate...

  4. RPN questions

    Worthy replied to sandradee705's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there!!! I'm a RPN student in Ontario, at Humber College in Toronto. I LOVE it so far! It is so rewarding. As far as workload, I go part-time, so I can only tell you this - it's work :) I read...

  5. Nursing without the "yukkies".

    Worthy replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!!! After a horrific experience after dental surgery, and a nightmare with Norwalk virus last year, I will NEVER EVER look down or not be able to try to help someone who is going through what can...

  6. LPNs in Canada

    Worthy replied to naelena's topic in International Nursing

    I'd be interested to know if US LPN's can work in Canada (or Ontario, for that matter). My RPN Diploma entails two years of full-time study - yet I met an LPN in Michigan recently who studied for one...

  7. diploma vs degree

    Worthy replied to petunia's topic in International Nursing

    Since we are sort of on the subject, maybe some of you can help me with this. I am in the second semester of my two year RPN diploma. I cannot afford to go to school full-time, so the part-time RPN...

  8. diploma vs degree

    Worthy replied to petunia's topic in International Nursing

    I'm certainly no expert, but fear not. It is my understanding that those with nursing diplomas in Ontario will be "Grandfathered" in - i.e. will not be required to go back and get they're degree....

  9. Diploma or Degree???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I agree. I compared the courses in the one year RPN certificate against the two year RPN Diploma I am in now, and there is no comparison - I think the program I am in now will better...

  10. Diploma or Degree???

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think this has been discussed to death, but I thought I would throw this out to everyone here. You have been so helpful to me in the past. After getting up the courage (from you folks, mostly!)...

  11. Diploma or Degree???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Purplemania! I am going to meet with the University in a month or so, but today I did some digging (hard from this side of the border, and an 8 hour drive from the University of my choice)...

  12. Diploma or Degree???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Purplemania. It's confusing - but yes - I'm asking if I should go the ADN or BSN. If I go for the ADN, I will be an RN in the US, but not Canada. If I get the BSN, I can work as an RN in...

  13. But I have little kids!

    Worthy replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student too, and I never thought that I would get holidays off, especially as a new nurse. My family too is used to shiftwork. Dad is an engineer for a steel mill, a 24/7/365 job - we used to...

  14. Not a "people person" - problem?

    Worthy replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

    I am also very good with animals, but not such a great "people person". Also, my first day of school one of my teachers said "IF YOU ARE SHY, YOU WILL NOT MAKE A GREAT NURSE". I was horrified. I'm...

  15. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay what's the catch. I checked out those websites that you all so very generously posted for me, and while some of it seems a little daunting, once I learn the formulas....I think I can DO...

  16. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    *Sniffle* Oh, you guys are so great~! Up until now people usually say "oh, that's great, good luck" but that's it. Funny because one of my dad's good friends used to be a nurse and head of the...

  17. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a question! What sort of math should I be brushing up on? I am meeting with a potential tutor tonight and she will want to know what I want to learn, I am sure! She is not a nurse, but is...

  18. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you, everybody. It's not that I compare myself to my hubby, and he certainly doesn't make me feel bad about myself - he is my biggest supporter - it's just that I was never able to afford...