RPN_2012

RPN_2012

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  1. Where are you from?

    RPN_2012 replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Anyone here starting Practical Nursing at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada this fall,

  2. Nursing Shortages In Manitoba?

    RPN_2012 replied to nickfitz01's topic in International Nursing

    hm..good to know,

  3. Which rpn college has a better program?

    RPN_2012 replied to rpnstudent47's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    GBC has that too! :) I'm starting the Practical Nursing program this sept. The simulation lab is on the 8th floor, I saw it, it's really cool!

  4. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    RPN_2012 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    maybe 'cause it's much more affordable than a house, and when you're starved for money, you want to spoil yourself, but can't afford a house yet... On a serious note though my first priority when...

  5. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    RPN_2012 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    I already posted all my stuff, but recently fell in love with these two cars, so I'm making my goal more specific when it come to cars... not just wanting a new car I want one of these:redbeathe...

  6. RPN's can bridge to RN in the USA in one year!

    RPN_2012 replied to Talia_vde's topic in Canada

    Wow, good to know! Thanks for sharing it!

  7. Earthquake!

    RPN_2012 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in International Nursing

    wow!

  8. sharing stethoscopes?

    RPN_2012 replied to eternalbride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    eeewwww:devil:

  9. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    RPN_2012 replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would also get a good comfy new mattress (if you don't have one already), not to soft not to firm, just right for your back after all those long shifts... and a good pillow, like the...

  10. I PASSED!!!! Canadian RN exam CRNE

    RPN_2012 replied to T&T08's topic in International Nursing

    :anpom::ancong!::anpom:

  11. Senior RN Student w/ Jealous Husband!!!

    RPN_2012 replied to mommalumps's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    mommalumps, you are an incredibly strong woman, wow! I wish I can give you a big bear hug! (and kick his a**! ) I can't give you advice, I just really hope everything works out and soon! Good luck...

  12. How many people who start NS finish?

    RPN_2012 replied to BillyMan's topic in General Students

    I just found 2008-2009 statistics for my school. The graduation rate for the 2 year Practical Nursing program is 87.4% :) Sounds good. In our Pre nursing program we went from 5 jam packed parallel...

  13. At what age did you decide on nursing?

    RPN_2012 replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, It's really great when the parents help each other, nursing school must be tough on the whole family. I had a couple of single mothers in Pre-Nursing program(each had only one kid) and I...

  14. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    RPN_2012 replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    *** ? rolling veins? makes me nervous... gosh, I hope I'm a good stick when the time

  15. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    RPN_2012 replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    hmm, I really hope you get over that needle phobia... cause I can't imagine being a nurse and scared of needles, interesting combo

  16. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    RPN_2012 replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    exactly, I just looked it up too $200. If each floor had just one machine for those hard to stick cases, people wouldn't have to be poked 11

  17. Is Nursing Right For ME?

    RPN_2012 replied to Divest's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    who?

  18. At what age did you decide on nursing?

    RPN_2012 replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I decided about a month before I turned 24. I tuned 25 a month ago. Starting NS in Sept. No kids. I'll be done BSN and licensed RN by 30. Then I'll have a kid or two. Sometimes I wish I knew what I...

  19. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    RPN_2012 replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    Really? that's great! How come nurses don't use

  20. How many times do you try to start an IV before calling in reinforcements?

    RPN_2012 replied to belgarion's topic in General Nursing

    I have deep veins + a layer of fat over them , I always let nurses or lab techs know I have deep veins. Most of the time is takes 2-3 tries to find the vein. If someone gets it on first try(that's...

  21. Is Nursing Right For ME?

    RPN_2012 replied to Divest's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG Divest it's like we're almost the same person! I too worked a little bit in the corporate office world as admin assist/customer service etc. I felt useless, not very challenged (unless my boss...

  22. RPNs/LPNs vs. RNs

    RPN_2012 replied to rant's topic in Canada

    Thanks rant and you very welcome, that document is indeed interesting, and yea it brings up a lot of new questions... I wish I had the answers to . I didn't even know of this 2020 plan until someone...

  23. On vacation..can't stop studying!

    RPN_2012 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    I finished Pre-Nursing in late April, and didn't do anything until yesterday! I couldn't make myself do anything for 48 days! I was sleeping, eating and playing PS3 like crazy. lol. I'm starting NS in...

  24. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    RPN_2012 replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    OMG check this out! It's a job ad for the UHN, permanent, full time, new grad!!!!!!! Posted today!!! UHN: Careers at UHN: Career

  25. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    RPN_2012 replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    If the whole "full time permanent job for a new grad" thing is not working out right now, maybe it's worth taking at least a part time position, in a year or two things might get better, plus you'll...