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Doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Congrats! Trust me it's more than cleaning people up, you actually have to think. lol

My school covers Community Health to the extrem level... I would have to say I prefer all the patho stuff over that to be honest. That was the stressful part, I thought about quitting every single day that year. My friend was getting annoyed with my complaints. I couldn't just suck it up.

My friend who is in psych nursing... never stand by a corner where you can easily be cornered. It's just an added caution.

Always wondered this myself...

I've seen this idea on the USA forums this lady/gentleman found a list of LTC homes near her area on a website, printed it out and went to each one. It's a pretty smart idea. I hope you get a call back!

They also have a cap on the amount of credits you can transfer. For example, you might have 10 credits that are acceptable to the new school. However, under the new school's policy, they can only ALLOW 5 transfer credits max. You are then stuck with taking more courses from the new school because they can only take 5 credits out of the 10 acceptable credits from your old school. You have to think about it this way, Universities are a type of business... it's not a right, it's more like a privilege (although a lot of people say it's a right). They have to make money somehow. lol

I don't think you need years of RPN experience, at least here in ON. I'm looking at one bridging program and it doens't say that you need it although I'm sure it's preferable. I know of one RPN who took the undergrad 4 yrs rather than the 3 yrs bridging because her friends before her said that the latter was harder. She said that in the bridging program the school expects more from you because you already have experience as a nurse.

I'm just curious, why do you want to become a nurse? If it mainly for the money? It's okay to say 'yes,' at least you're being honest. I'm trying to understand if nursing is truely what you want or maybe a different option where you can earn similar or close to what an RPN makes. There's nothing wrong with people going into nursing for the money but the reality is that it is a stressful job and sometimes, to other people, not worth the pay. Not everyone is cut out for stress that many if not all nurses go through. Like you said, it's not something you can easily afford and it would be a tragedy if by the end you find yourself thinking that nursing isn't for you. As to your age, it ain't nothing but a number. If after becoming an RPN you feel that you want to go and get your RN degree, go for it! What's life without its challenges? I've had 2 classmates in nursing school who were in the 40s with kids and whos first language was not english. I also know two couples, one in their late 20s and the other in their late 30s going to Nursing school together (it's really cute actually)! I can't speak for them and say that it was a breeze; I'm sure they faced many challenges. I understand that the financial part is where the difficulty lies but before you think that this investment is unaffordable get financial counsellling and talk with your partner; then make a decision whether it's worth it financially. Talk with a counsellor in the schools you are interested in going, they provide a lot of information and can re-direct you to other services that might help. Im not sure if it's you who is interested in L&D but here in Ontario, some hospitals allow PNs to work in L&D. Good luck! oh btw, I'm glad you're enjoying the journey! Don't give up if this is what you really want!

Apparently it's not any better in the States. In fact, it's taking a new grad 1 yr. to get a job. Just keep applying! I hope the best for you! Hang in there.

RPN is equivalent to LPN it's just each province/territory have their own rules as to what an RPN/LPN (let's just call RPN/LPN = PN or Practical Nurse just in case ppl from other provinces get offended because we're using Ontarian terms lol) can do within their scope of practice. Also, it depends on what setting (hospital or LTC or home care etc.). I'm not sure what the differences are exactly, just check policies and procerdures in the different settings you're interested in.

For LTC, go to the place itself. Not a lot of LTC have websites so go around your neighbourhood and actually seek them out. I heard this gives you a better chance since they can put a face to your resume. Some have even gone as far as wearing their scrub to show that they're ready to work right away. Hope that helps.

I'm just wondering if this school is accredited? If so, I think I have a friend of mine who would benefit from this.

you don't want to be overly too confident about getting the job. the economy continues to be depressing. anyway, how about l&d or or? btw, where do you live? i hate to assume but somewhere in on i'm probably guessing. i'm just wondering because there are slight differences in rpns/lpns scope of practice in each province/territory so it might affect where you can do your placement. best of luck!

I've neither attended GBC or Centennial but I've heard less complaints from GBC friends of mine than those in Centennial. My friend was in the Bridging program @ Centennial and her prof screwed something up and she had to repeat a semester. The only good thing that came out of that is that the school agreed not to put it in her record that she had to repeat the semester because it was the prof's mistake. But do keep in mine this is a one time event. Tip: Everytime you correspond with a prof., SAVE IT! Enough with the negative, the positive is that Centennial has a good simulation lab. They video tape the situation and then you watch it and debrief in another room. I'm not sure if GBC has that. Either way both schools are well known in producing RPNs. Best of luck!