TheLongWayNP MSN, NP

ER, Critical Care & Surgical

Not a straight path through nursing education, but a valuable one. Every step built skill, focus, and experience

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    LPN from Canada

    TheLongWayNP replied to Mbaaz's topic in General Nursing

    Just read this post, its been quite a few months it seems like, however I want to share that when I was a RPN (Ontario) in Canada, I took my NCLEX-PN in the USA for my licensure as a LPN in Michigan...
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    RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    TheLongWayNP posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I wanted to share my experience on attending Centennial/Ryerson on a part-time basis. I had to take the "RPN to BScN Hybrid program" because it is delivered in my area at a RAC (regional access...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I have seen many threads, students asking advice/opinion on weather they should take the RPN or RN program. I just wanted to share my experience and opinion on this subject as a RPN. I completed the...
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    Pre-Employment Nicotine Testing

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As a follow-up to this post ... I passed my test after stopping with smoking and all nicotine products 3days (apx 72 hrs maybe a little less) before the test .. I drank tons of water .. Took high...
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    Pre-Employment Nicotine Testing

    TheLongWayNP posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I recently was offered a ER position at a well known hospital chain in Michigan. I was so excited to hear I got the job, as it was one of those major life goals I had set for myself ... and it seem...
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    Nicotine testing question

    TheLongWayNP replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    I respect that ... I can't teach or advise on smoking if I smell like smoke ...but what if I don't EVER smoke at work ..or before smoke or at breaks .. I only smoke when Im at home and on my own time...
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    RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Wow this sounds completely different than what we did at Centennial/Ryerson! We didn't take any A&P and Patho! ... We did more Nursing courses (i.e., physical assessment, Maternity & Family)...
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    Impersonating a nurse

    TheLongWayNP replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    RN1980 is so right, hope you do the right thing and Call BON .. if someone else does and you get caught up in that group .. you're toast!! And you have too much to
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I just wanted to say, Im an RPN .. completed 1 more yr of this bridge program ... qualified to take my NCLEX RN exam (had my education evaluated), and I PASSED!!!! ... This little Ol' RPN Passed!! 1st...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Im in RPN, I start IV, IV meds, Access PICCs, Meds via PICC, Ports, ... Chest tubes, EVERYTHING!!! AS long as the patient is "stable" there is no difference in the "skills" we practice under the same...
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    NCLEX-RN in Canada

    TheLongWayNP replied to GCar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wrote the NCLEX April 1/15, I live and work in Canada as an RPN at the moment, but applied for RN Licensure in Texas after completing the first part of the Bridging program here in Canada...
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    BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    TheLongWayNP replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I live in Ontario Canada, and in 2005 they required that all RN education must be a BScN, They changed it from a 3 year Diploma program to BScN. BUT, they allowed all RN's prior to this to continue to...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thats what I too Fiona59, i worked as an RPN for awhile, and of course it does help when you have experience and Are already a nurse ... Its not at all like when you go to school the first time...
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    Applying for nursing and im so worried!!

    TheLongWayNP replied to sue.'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Why wouldn't you do the collaborative as a 1st option? Better shot of getting in, you save thousands in tuition by spending first two years in college, your classes are smaller and makes learning so...
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    RPN to RN upgrade but with a gpa of 2.7 (Just need some advice)

    TheLongWayNP replied to kingstongirl17's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Your only real shot is going to be Athabasca, I believe their GPA requirement is a bit lower (just not sure how low) I can tell you from experience with the program and having gone through it, a 2.7...
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    Dealing with "haters"...

    TheLongWayNP replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    Dearest mmcc26, I read this an had to giggle ..sounds like I've been at a few of those BBQ's before First, keep moving forward in your educational journey, because the rewards will SUPERSEDE the...
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    RPN to BSCN

    TheLongWayNP replied to sallyk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi vintageadrea, I wanted to comment on this because Im currently in this program, except I attended it through Centennial/Ryerson on a part-time basis. I had to take the "RPN to BScN Hybrid program"...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Vintagenurseandrea, Best of luck with the RPN program, it is allot of work but worth it at the end .. and to me, nursing in general is a very rewarding career. Look into the bridging program after...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    TheLongWayNP replied to TheLongWayNP's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am not referring to all of Ontario, I’m referring to Southwest Ontario. This is where I work and live, but I do know that places like the GTA are utilizing their RPN’s to their full scope. I am...
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    RN vs RPN Career

    TheLongWayNP replied to NursetobeSil's topic in Canada

    I know this is an old thread, but just want to suggest that if you are thinking of going into nursing in Southwest Ontario, just try and go straight to the BScN program and get it over with. This part...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    TheLongWayNP replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    for the record, in ontario there is no longer the title "rna" those "rnas" were considered nurse assistants and we no longer have those, we have something similar called a "psw" which is a personal...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    Yes, but Like I said before Fiona59... Im sure your in the Toronto srea
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    How many of you have a spouse also in the medical field?

    TheLongWayNP replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think its awesome to have a spouse in the same field as you are. My hubby is on the opposite side of the spectrum in every sense of the word, but its okay with me. But I have friends who...
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    ATTN: Becoming a Medical Assistant=Waste of Time

    TheLongWayNP replied to msnjie4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I would not feel comfortable speaking about the condition of a pt with a Medical Assistant. Most do not even have a governing body. I think if you asked the general public, most would say the...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    I have found that places like Toronto pay allot more for RPNs than Southwest, Ontario. Upgrading to RN is not that easy, everywhere with the exception of Toronto, does not give you credit for any of...