Trishrpn80

Trishrpn80

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  1. Athabasca Post LPN to RN - How long did it take you?

    Trishrpn80 replied to DanaHolly's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    All PN courses that you took go to your 30 credits that they count toward the 120 for a bachelors for the advance standing. Any university courses you may take extra would count as electives

  2. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    Trishrpn80 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I agree. Everyone on the health care team is important and each role deserves respect. Without the cleaners the rooms would be a mess, without laundry services we would not have clean linens, without...

  3. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    Trishrpn80 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Actually it is allowed with the proper training along with accessing and deaccessing cvad's. We are trained to know what can go wrong. Rpns also are involved in codes. You are coming off as quite...

  4. RPN to BScN program

    Trishrpn80 replied to abby24's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There may be a required GPA but I don't think so. Some programs like Centennial/ryerson require a 3.0 gpa to enter into the ryerson portion but this school isnt like that. The program is a part time...

  5. Licensed RPN in Toronto and can't find a job :(

    Trishrpn80 replied to Tormok's topic in Canada

    Source Momentum is a temp agency that has nursing positions and is based out of

  6. RPN to BScN program

    Trishrpn80 replied to abby24's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nipissing sets up your placements. If you work at a nursing home you wont have any placements at your work. But say you worked for a local hospital you may do your med/surg rotation there. First...

  7. IM injections

    Trishrpn80 replied to futurebclpn's topic in Canada

    Dorsogluteal is still used for some oil based psych meds. Thats all i have ever given

  8. For NEW GRADS - Student Loan Forgiveness

    Trishrpn80 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    I received the full amount for OSAP loans. I do not know if there was any prorated hours. It says up to

  9. RPN to BScN program

    Trishrpn80 replied to abby24's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There are no fees for the employers. They just sign that they will support you during your schooling and they wont cause undue hardship during your course of studies like make it hard to take finals...

  10. Nipissing RPN to BScN blended program

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Riya - if your work is not currently listed you can forward the contact info for your nurse educator to ****** and they can try to get your workplace onboard. A lot f places are coming onboard and...

  11. RPN to BScN program

    Trishrpn80 replied to abby24's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I attend the nipissing program. I am a single mom and i need to work and pay the bills. It is a good program. If you dont have an employer that is listed you can can get paperwork and have them added....

  12. To commute or not to commute, that is the question!

    Trishrpn80 replied to joljenni's topic in Canada

    I went to MoMac. The learning style is that you do your work and are ready before your class. They will not spoon feed you and this helps teach critical thinking. I did well. It was a transition to...

  13. LPN in the Yukon

    Trishrpn80 replied to brodon1994's topic in Canada

    Only jobs in yukon i rarely see are LTC... They do not post them

  14. nipissing university RPN to BScN blended option

    Trishrpn80 replied to queenb13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am currently in the program. Finished 3 semesters already.. Its a good program. Yes you can finish it sooner. You need to do a couple of semesters with good grades and then you can ask to take more...

  15. Are you an LPN?

    Trishrpn80 replied to mylove87's topic in Canada

    I love being an RPN but where i want to go and do things i need to get my RN's. Eventually i would like to teach. I have worked and know nurses who work in various areas. It will be a while yet...

  16. Hello advice and thoughts

    Trishrpn80 replied to sunnylovee's topic in Canada

    If you need university level courses for admission you can take through ILC in Ontario. Its correspondance and at your own pace. I graduated from states so i ended up having to prep bio since my...

  17. Will I get accepted into the RPN to B.S.c.N. Program?

    Trishrpn80 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada

    I am enrolled in Nipissing University RPN to BScN program. I take electives through Athabasca. You can move faster than the 5 year plan if you show them you can handle it. I am taking 3 courses next...

  18. Quality Assurance

    Trishrpn80 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I used to do it but like everyone asked became lazy with it. I used to have them fill in the paperwork or right an evaluation. The QA program has changed since i did it

  19. Quality Assurance

    Trishrpn80 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    You ARE supposed to do it. Alot of people don't. If they ask you to complete the QA program most people do it then and scramble stuff together last minute so doing it when you are supposed to does...

  20. Looking for work in Alberta? Don't give up...

    Trishrpn80 replied to youngblood19's topic in Canada

    Flying change: where did they post the job? Workopolis? Indeed? I havent seen any

  21. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    Trishrpn80 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Lori - the above troll ahem i mean poster is also stating that RPN's lack critical thinking skills. Oh well this lowly RPN is now leaving this thread until someone else actually wants to provide...

  22. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    Trishrpn80 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hahaha we bump around the floor for a couple of weeks. You really have NO clue. Seeing as you have 3 posts under your belt and all three are against RPN's I am not going to even get frustrated as...

  23. Masters Degrees in Ontario

    Trishrpn80 replied to iwanabeanurse's topic in Canada

    I know multiple people in NP programs in Ontario and they all require lots of research and paper writing. Also, most if not all require at least 2 years of full time nursing experience. It is a very...

  24. Should i get my bscn?

    Trishrpn80 replied to brittrose's topic in Canada

    There isn't any "negative nellies" on this site. There are a ton of nurses who work in various departments and different countries who are telling the truth. Some nurses may be fresh out of school...

  25. Are there work opportunities for LPN's in Canada?

    Trishrpn80 replied to Davidsch1's topic in Canada

    LPN isn't covered under any work visa. Get your BScN and some experience and you can try in a fee