Hi Everyone, So this is my first week; 2nd day in the RPN program and I already feel like my head is spinning out of control. There is so much being thrown at you in each class. I'm worried about...
Thank you very much everyone. I haven't started my p/t job, but will soon. I will definitely not allow my job to get in the way of the time that needs to be devoted to this program. If it gets to that...
I am hearing all these horror stories about the RPN program (extremely difficult {I don't mind hard work, it always pays off in the end}, high drop out rate, etc). If anyone on here took the...
Hello everyone, So I had my orientation session for the RPN program ( I start n.week Tues.) and it was very informative. The experience however, was really daunting:crying2:. I appreciated the fact...
mamaonamission, i will not be attending humber, but i wish you all the best! curiousstudent1108 , thank you so much for the advice. by the way, three kids are a full-time job not a part-time job, so i...
thanks for all the insight guys. i really appreciate it. i am really looking forward to the road ahead. thanks for all the encouragement. i know that it will not be a walk in the park, but i want it...
hi rn2b_2015 , thank you so much for you response. we are in similar situations. what school will you be attending? we should definitely keep in touch to share each other's progress. are you planning...
Sabrina-RPN, You're a doll. Thank you so much! Did you only work on weekends? Also thanks for metioning what's in store for clinical rotations, as it would've been my next question. What were...
Thank you for clarifying as well as the words of encouragement. It is very easy to take things out of context when you're not actually speaking to someone, so on that note, I do apologise. All the...
'thank you' m_aidez for your response. however, i wasn't implying that you have a crystal ball in order to predict employment availability. so the snide remark was really unecessary. my decision to...
I will be starting the Practical Nursing Program this fall in a college in Toronto. I am really excited, but since joining this site (I absolutely love all the posts and feedback), I am now realizing...
Hi Ginger08, You mentioned that you worked on the weekends while in the practical nursing program. I just wanted to know how you were able to manage the part-time job when you were sent on your...
Thank you so much Ginger80. I do plan on working the weekends, so it's great to know someone else did and was able to come out on top. Good luck! How is the job hunting going by the way? I am not...
Hi, Are there any courses that a Registered Practical Nurse in Toronto, Ontario can take to increase his/her earning potential, without having to take Registered Nursing program? What options do a...
You know, I've been hearing the same thing. I will be starting the rpn program in september. I've been hearing that a lot of rns are getting laid off and being replaced by rpns b/c the rpns pretty...
thanks m_aidez , that is great advice. i am usually very organized and have really good time management skills. let's hope it helps. i am also concerned b/c i plan on getting a part time job and i am...
Hello all, I will be starting the the Practical Nursing program in few weeks and I am very excited. Though I have received many 'That a girl' from people, I've also received 'Oh my God, are you sure,...