JuliWB

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1. RPN to RN bridge too lengthy (Ontario)?

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in CA Programs

   I guess that makes sense. I love bedside nursing and want to work in the NICU eventually so that is my main motivation. I'm not really interested in managerial roles. I just want to work in more critical settings. I work on a medical floor right now ...

2. RPN to RN bridge too lengthy (Ontario)?

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in CA Programs

   I think it depends on where you graduated from as well. I graduated from Georgian PN which is 5 semesters and in comparison has more courses than 4 semester programs. I noticed that there are many differences within the PM programs itself, I took 2 A...

3. RPN to RN bridge too lengthy (Ontario)?

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in CA Programs

   You are definitely the first person to say that they found the bridging program adequate in length or valuable in content, so I suppose that's a good thing. Can I ask how long ago you graduated from the PN program and from which school?

4. RPN to RN bridge too lengthy (Ontario)?

   JuliWB posted a topic in CA Programs

   Hello! I would love to hear from recent graduates who finished their BScN degrees through bridging programs in Ontario. I have reviewed many bridging programs and am so appalled at the content and length. Every single bridging program has different ...

5. RPN (Ontario) to BScN

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in Canada

   @Vintage_RN I actually want to work in Labour & deivery and NICU as well. That's a huge reason why I want to do it. It also frustrates me that I virtually do the same job as RNs on my floor, however the pay difference, especially at the 5 and 10 ...

6. RPN (Ontario) to BScN

   JuliWB posted a topic in Canada

   Hello! I have been an RPN for 2.5yrs. I have been considering taking a bridging program for quite some time now and have looked at a lot of the options. Since I have a family of 5 and soon to be 6 I am really only considering the Nipissing bridge or...

7. 2013 Winter RPN Intake Georgian College (Barrie)

   JuliWB replied to lo24's topic in CA Programs

   @ [COLOR=#003366]sun2bnrse: Congratulations on your acceptance. I want to apply for the RPN program at Georgian for 2014 fall intake . I have a family with two kids so I'm really curious about the schedule. Whenever I approach the program coordinator...

8. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

   Oh boy! I got accepted into a RPN program for January intake! What to do now? I've never been so torn over anything. I guess I should mention that I would have to work at least part-time (20-24hrs) if I don't go to school. So whether I'm in school or...

9. To Georgian RPN students/graduates and other RPN grads

   JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

   Thanks for your reply. You took the part-time route? Did you go the Orangeville campus? I was looking into part-time but it is not available in Barrie. Do you know if you can enrol in the full-time program and only take a part-time course load?

10. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

    Thank you, ladies. Fiona: You really hit the nail on the head for me with what you said about missing out on your child's life. This is the one thing holding me back. I love working (just didn't really love what I was doing...hence the career change...

11. To Georgian RPN students/graduates and other RPN grads

    JuliWB posted a topic in International

    Hello Everyone: I'm looking into going back to school to become an RPN, specifically at Georgian College. I'm looking for some information from current students or grads. Would love to hear from Moms that went back to school and have kids. 1) How ma...

12. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    JuliWB posted a topic in International

    Hello Ladies: I'm contemplating a career change and am looking into acquiring an RPN (Registered Practical Nurse) diploma in Ontario. I'm looking for some candid views on what it is like to work as a nurse and having a family. I have a 1 year old and...

13. Part-time RPN Program

    JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

    I was planning on going to Barrie. The college is only a 35 minute drive from where I live. Did your courses take a whole semester?

14. Part-time RPN Program

    JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

    Hi Loriangel: I have a quick question for you. I think in previous posts you mentioned that you had to take the pre-requisites (bio and chem) at Georgian. Did you do these online or in class? How much did it cost? Thanks, JuliWB

15. Part-time RPN Program

    JuliWB replied to JuliWB's topic in International

    So what I gather from the previous posts is that it should be possible to complete the BScN part-time even if it isn't offered officially on a part-time basis. I didn't know that this is possible. A mom I have met is going to York for Nursing and wh...