CanadianGirl79

CanadianGirl79

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  1. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to JuliWB's topic in International Nursing

    It's tough, but doable if you have good support. I am an RPN and have a toddler. School was hard, and I wound up missing out on a lot of time with my son. I hate that. But I am now working full time,...

  2. McMaster nursing vs. Western-Fanshawe Collaborative nursing?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to mari5962's topic in International Nursing

    No matter which school you go to, it will be hard. Nursing school is not easy. You will feel like crying sometimes, and yelling and screaming. It is stressful. But this is good, because being a nurse...

  3. Panicking!

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    First of all, take a deep breath. Panicking will not help. Next, look at what areas you were weakest in when you did the prep book. Focus on those areas. No, you can't learn everything there is to...

  4. RN's replaced with RPN"S

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Ellab's topic in International Nursing

    LTC= Long Term Care. A lot of nurses turn their noses up at long term care (not saying YOU are doing this, just saying a lot do), thinking they will "loose thier skills". Long Term Care places...

  5. RN's replaced with RPN"S

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Ellab's topic in International Nursing

    Apply even without the experience. Just say in your cover letter that you are a fast learner, etc and highlight what you bring to the table (i.e. experience from other jobs that can translate to...

  6. RN's replaced with RPN"S

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Ellab's topic in International Nursing

    As others have said, there are not many nursing jobs out there right now period. Some hospitals are just finally adding RPNs to the mix, so yes, they have PN jobs up but not RN. However, if you look...

  7. September 2011 rpn student-need advice !

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Nursing_Student92's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Practice, practice, practice your skills. Every chance you get. That way, you will know them inside and out. Know why you would do each intervention. Knowing why you are doing something helps you to...

  8. Recent grad..no job :*(

    CanadianGirl79 replied to as1234's topic in International Nursing

    Home health will not cause you to lose your skills - you will still do pt care, and likely give meds. Most hospitals will do on-the-job training to refresh you once you've been hired, so don't worry...

  9. LPN/RPN Question

    CanadianGirl79 replied to lo24's topic in International Nursing

    Yep. Plenty of RPNs work in hospice and palliative. Pretty much the only areas RPNs in Ontario are not commonly found in are NICU, ICU, PICU (see a trend? ), L&D and the ER. RPNs are now...

  10. RPN Program in Ontario for Mature Student

    CanadianGirl79 replied to minniemouse123's topic in International Nursing

    Sheridan has a General Arts and Science program. It's 2 semesters long, and I believe you can start in May. Check it out. Contact the school. They're pretty good about telling you what you need to do...

  11. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry - I didn't mean to make it sound like HCAs/PSWs don't assess the patients. I was more trying to show that the scope between them is different, and not the same, as the original poster seemed...

  12. RPN Jobs in GTA

    CanadianGirl79 replied to rpnlookingforjob's topic in International Nursing

    Keep looking at hospital websites. Try calling the HR departments, and asking if there are any plans to hire RPNs in the next little while. Go drop of resumes in person at nursing homes, and contact...

  13. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    While I'm sure some basics are covered, I doubt sincerely that too many of those basics can be covered adequately in 6 weeks or less. PSWs in Canada have 8 months of training, or sometimes nursing...

  14. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

    CanadianGirl79 replied to winterspice's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    It's up to you if you want to go to a prep course or not to prepare. If you are not writing until September, why don't you pay to take the online predictor test from asitest, and see how you do. If...

  15. Scope of Practice of RPN/RN

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    Starting salary varies depending where you work. From what I've seen, most hospitals in the Toronto area start RPNs out around $25, but some hospitals start out at $23-something. Drs offices pay...

  16. Scope of Practice of RPN/RN

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in International Nursing

    At the hospital I work at, scope is pretty close...we can spike and hang blood, take phone orders, push IV meds, mix all our own meds, start IVs, take blood, scrub for surgery...PNs in Ontario do ALL...

  17. LVN Relocating to Canada from USA

    CanadianGirl79 replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with Silver Dragon. Your friend will need to have her education assessed as and IEN, and will need to write the CPNRE. The deadline for the May writing has already passed, so your friend...

  18. Guidance for those starting a career as an Practical Nurse

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Hatt's topic in International Nursing

    Don't ever let anyone feel you are "less" of a nurse then an RN, or that you are "not as smart" because you are not an RN. You will encounter some who feel RNs are "better" and that RPNs belong in LTC...

  19. BScn bridging to RPN program at Georgian College

    CanadianGirl79 replied to kk27's topic in International Nursing

    I dont' think this is an option anymore. If you look at the CNO website, it says to challenge the PN exam you must have graduated from an Ontario College's PN

  20. Acceptances to Ontario Programs for Sept 2011?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to KateWindsor's topic in Canada

    Try

  21. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    CanadianGirl79 replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I wish there was a way to let the CNO know how insulting we RPNs/LPNs find it that they seem to think offering up our exam as a consolation prize is

  22. new grad preparing for first job

    CanadianGirl79 replied to lesliel's topic in International Nursing

    I am not an RN, but a new grad RPN, so in the same boat: I just started my first job, and am making sure to ask lots of questions, and take notes of the important stuff. Good luck!

  23. RPN Jobs in GTA

    CanadianGirl79 replied to rpnlookingforjob's topic in International Nursing

    Some hospitals are still hiring. I'm not sure of the ones in Toronto itself, but in Mississauga, Brampton and the Halton area, there are quite a few RPN positions posted, on a variety of floors. I...

  24. RPN Jobs in GTA

    CanadianGirl79 replied to rpnlookingforjob's topic in International Nursing

    Just keep applying everywhere. Check out the Region's site in your area (i.e. York Region, Durham Region, etc) and see what LTC jobs are listed. Try Revera's website (they have a lot of LTCs), and...

  25. CRNE Feb 2011

    CanadianGirl79 replied to man78's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I agree completely. It only seems "fair" that it go both