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    Nipissing RPN to BScN blended program

    poko replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Well, this is a bit of a delayed response to this thread I guess... but... I started Nipissing RPN-BScN bridge in Jan 2016 as a second degree student, so I have received some exemptions (good news for...
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    poko replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I think introverts are really good at being friendly because we're so aware of our actions and how we come across to other people. It doesn't come naturally to us so we have to make sure we're faking...
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    Pediatric Straight Catheterizations

    poko replied to JVoEDrn's topic in Pediatric

    Any tips on straight cathing a young female (7-8 years old) in a school setting (she sits on the toilet and we cath in that
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    Wicking vs packing a wound?

    poko posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Could someone clarify for me if there is a difference between "wicking" and "packing" a wound? If so, what is the difference? I have tried to do some research on this topic but I am unable to find...
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    Male foley came out after irrigation?

    poko replied to Val1023's topic in General Nursing

    If the balloon was irrigated accidentally, would it have been able to inflate enough to largely expand, burst and cause pain? Just asking out of curiosity. Not sure how much "give" these balloons...
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    Niagara College 2012 RPNs

    poko posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    i was accepted to Niagara's Modified RPN program for 2012 Sept. How exciting! I also applied to Mohawk for Jan 2013 start. Has anyone attended either school and have feedback on the program? Anyone...
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    Question from a clinical instructor

    poko replied to luv2quilt's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Maybe the students could practice documenting wound assessments as they do rounds with the wound care nurse (assessing type of wound, measuring, etiology, exudate, periwound skin etc). Understanding...
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    Working as a Community Nurse as a new grad

    poko posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi everyone, I recently graduated from nursing school in Canada, and have been working as a community health nurse doing home visits. I was a pre-graduate student with the organization I work for, so...
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    September 2013 Trent Compressed

    poko posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi all, has anyone applied to the Trent Compressed BScN program for 2013 fall? Any news yet? I"m anxiously
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    CPNRE May 2014

    poko replied to sweets21's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi all ! I'm writing in Jan 2015. Did anyone else feel like their school didn't prepare them well for the exam? Besides the prep guide and predictor tests (and potter and perry etc) what resources did...
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    CPNRE September 2014

    poko replied to sweets21's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congrats on writing!! I'll be writing in January and I don't know where to start with studying! I feel like my school hasn't prepared me well. Any
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    Mohawk RPN Jan 2014 Start

    poko replied to buhflykissez's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I received my acceptance in early
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    Accepted to Mohawk RPN!!!

    poko replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Wjustine! I am a current student in the program- 3rd semester. To answer your questions: 1. Mostly. The program is very self-directed. You need to find a study group rather quickly in order to...
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    Mohawk college rpn?

    poko replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm currently enrolled in the RPN program at Mohawk- almost done my third semester. I would say that the program is very self directed and depending on the instructors, a lot of the time you are on...
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    Mohawk RPN Jan 2014 Start

    poko replied to buhflykissez's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am actually starting Mohawk PN in Sept 2013, but thought I would say hi, and good luck to
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    Ontario Registered Practical Nursing Programs- Mohawk vs Niagara

    poko posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone! I applied recently for the Jan 2013 intake for RPN programs to five colleges: Humber, Sheridan, George Brown, Mohawk and Niagara. I'm in Hamilton and my first choices are Mohawk and...
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    Ontario Registered Practical Nursing Programs- Mohawk vs Niagara

    poko replied to poko's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello Charity, Yes I am starting Mohawk College this fall actually for the PN program. Good luck to you
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    Travel Nursing Agencies for Practical Nurses

    poko posted a topic in Canada

    Hi all! Has anyone in Canada gone on to pursue travel nursing either domestically or internationally after becoming an LPN/ RPN (Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario)? What are the opportunities...
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    Proximal vs Distal

    poko replied to stephanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just came across this thread and wanted to thank everyone who took the time to explain these two terms. I was pretty confused as well but I am clear
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    Mohawk college RPN: exactly how competitive?

    poko replied to brits's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Update: I've decided to accept my Sept 2013 offer for Mohawk! Anyone else starting this fall?
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    Ontario Second Degree Frustrations

    poko posted a topic in Canada

    I think there may be a thread on this topic on the site but I can't find it, so pardon me if this topic is duplicated. How many of you out there have undergraduate degrees in a non-nursing or health...
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    September 2013 Trent Compressed

    poko replied to poko's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Still waiting to hear back!!!
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    Mohawk College RPN 2012

    poko replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi all, Poko here again! I just wanted to thank you for all of the details/info in this thread. I've spent the past hour just reading through all 17 pages of posts and I've learned alot. I was...
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    September 2013 Trent Compressed

    poko replied to poko's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey veemac thanks for your reply! Congrats to getting in. :) my Uni average was not overly stellar but I'm doing pretty well in the high school prereqs currently so I'm hoping that counts for...
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    Mohawk college RPN: exactly how competitive?

    poko replied to brits's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I thought Brock would be more accommodating too but the admissions advisor emailed me to tell me I wasnt able to get in! Go figure. With my U level courses I have an 86% average, with my C level...