RPN_2012

RPN_2012

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  1. RPNs/LPNs vs. RNs

    RPN_2012 replied to rant's topic in Canada

    rant, it was very interesting to read about your experience in RPN/LPN to RN education. I'm planning taking the same path, starting the 2 year Practical Nursing program this Sept., and when I'm done...

  2. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

    RPN_2012 replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

    Based on where I am, things looked much worse a year ago, than they do now for everyone... so in a couple of years it might get even better, besides nursing goes in waves (or so I've heard) shortage...

  3. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    RPN_2012 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! :) I usually try to not compare myself to others, I just do my best, but when classmates start sharing grades, and asking how did you do... sometimes you can't help but get dragged into the...

  4. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    RPN_2012 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol, thought

  5. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    RPN_2012 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was really interesting reading all that advice! I'm sure it will come in handy once I start NS in Sept! :) I've got one stupid question , but I'm going to follow the advice, and ask it anyway,...

  6. Quirky Habits?

    RPN_2012 replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    i had a good laugh reading some of your comments here are mine. enjoy. my cell phone is always 5 mins ahead of the official time, so i'm not late and my alarm is about 5 mins ahead too, so that i...

  7. Just Visited a NS: Impressions?

    RPN_2012 replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't attend this school because: 1. I prefer a CC instead of a for profit career college. 2.20k for an LPN program, are they serious? (I'm a bit shocked, it that a normal cost for an LPN program...

  8. Canadian HIPPA?!!

    RPN_2012 replied to sunkissed75's topic in International Nursing

    I remember one of my teachers in Pre-Health saying that what ever law has "Act" in the name it means that it's on a national level. So I just googled "personal health information" and the e-laws site...

  9. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

    RPN_2012 replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

    If this is what you really want, then go for it! By 2012 things will be picking up, so you'll be fine, just keep an open mind about where you want to work, both facility and location wise, just in...

  10. Nurses with tattoos

    RPN_2012 replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that NICUs don't allow long sleeves, all sleeves must end below the elbow. So if you have to cover your tats with long sleeves, I don't see how that can be done in a

  11. George Brown College

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi rielle! The admissions test for the PN program is not easy, but I found that the Pre-Health program REALLY helped me. I attempted the test once in 2008 (before the Pre-Health program) and failed...

  12. George Brown vs Cenntennial BScN - RN

    RPN_2012 replied to dnurs's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know which is better, George Brown is located downtown (and so is Ryerson), so it might be more convenient, Centennial is all the way in Scarborough... I would probably choose the GBC/Ryerson...

  13. George Brown College

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thanks for your replies guys :) I've spent the past year in the Pre-Health Science program at GBC, so I know my way around the place now :) I don't think that school is bad at all, I didn't have...

  14. Ancient nursing symbols

    RPN_2012 replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    This is a symbol for healing too I found it here If you could have any tattoo... (spoilers) - Comic Book Resources

  15. Ancient nursing symbols

    RPN_2012 replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    This can be translated as "healing hands". The first two characters are used to describe a doctor or medical professional who has admirable skill in curing disease. Literally: Wonderful or skilled...

  16. Ancient nursing symbols

    RPN_2012 replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if these are ancient, but very nice. But I would double check their meaning. nurse

  17. Another fun music video...

    RPN_2012 replied to Larry77's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol :)) I liked the "Marge Simpson" ladies the most!

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    RPN_2012 replied to mayouch's topic in General Students

    When you type "CRNE guide" in the search box, it come up with a bunch of topics... Nursing community of 405,038+ members; Where nurses and nursing students talk everything about nursing. - Google...

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    RPN_2012 replied to mayouch's topic in General Students

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    RPN_2012 replied to mayouch's topic in General Students

    Here's the link to the CRNE topic: FAQ: The Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) - Nursing for

  21. Tips on surviving nursing school... help!

    RPN_2012 replied to AggieQT's topic in General Students

    For the love of God, don't procrastinate!!! Don't leave everything to the last minute, you will hate yourself for it! I learned the hard way in Pre-Nursing this year, I had 2 essays and 2 projects due...

  22. Do you remember???

    RPN_2012 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    My reaction was exactly that! Screaming, squealing, jumping! I found out online when I logged in to check my application status on March 2nd... and then I saw the magical word "Accepted" so I started...

  23. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    RPN_2012 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting NS in Sept , and I'm wondering is it worth starting/joining a study group? Any advice? Any pros, cons, stories, tips are greatly appreciated! :) Is it beneficial or just a waste of...

  24. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    Wow! So many people responded! Thanks for all the advice! I'll probably give study groups a try in the beggining, if it will work for me them I'll keep at it. :) I'm mostly a visual learner, but it...

  25. BScN vs. BScN (Hons.)

    RPN_2012 replied to nicole67's topic in International Nursing

    :lol2: Are you saying that all the RNs here who have a BSN have a "worthless" degree? Um, I think not! Most degree are not even Hons! A degree is a degree is a degree! Hons just makes it a bit...