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Hi everyone, This is a question for nurses who are now practicing and have undergone the job hunting process. On May 21 of this year, I wrote the CPNRE. I honestly left the exam feeling uncertain of how well I did. Overall, it was a great experie...

Hello fellow nurses/nursing students: Hoping everyone is off to a good start this year. I wanted to ask you all for counsel on how to prepare for the RPN Exam (CPRNE). Currently, I am in my last semester of the RPN program in Ontario. Being in the ...

Thank you so much for your sharing your insight Fiona. That does sounds like a solid approach. I definitely do have a few areas that will require a thorough review and some others that will just require a refresher. I had my mindset on studying ev...

Thank you so much for all the feedback!!! I'll be sure to utilize your suggestions when preparing for the big dance. I'm so excited to hear you're writing!! May confidence in everything you've learned be your best friend tomorrow. From what I've r...

Hi there rpnjames! I too am looking for some exposure. Aside from what the placements offer. Can I ask for your feedback on volunteering/working in a hospital setting? Are housekeeping attendant positions easy to come by if they they know you are ...

For what college? If its GBC - There is a thread on here regarding what the Pre-admission test mainly covers. You might want to try searching George Brown College should you not get a response from others. Good luck to you!

Congrats and good luck!!!! RN program for January?

Hi There AngelicDarkeness, I am a nursing student entering the RPN program in January 2012. I am so excited to get started to pursue a career in nursing. Whether it be through the RPN or RN route, despite the vague differences in practice, I truly ...

Yup = ) that is the HP & Technology Campus (right on Morningside & Ellesmere) Did you get your fee statement yet by any chance?

your welcome and good luck!

So I guess you are at the HP & Technology Campus right? The glad the campus is small. No pressure in getting to our classes lol.

Truthfully that is such a shallow thing for a college or university to do - To reject a qualified applicant simply because they are Out of province. I don't think any college/university would want to have the image of being shallow. Just so you kn...

Thanks for sharing. I just find it odd that if you pass the CPRNE exam, you still have to take additional education to practice at a certain province.

Loriangel14 and Fiona59 bring upon very good points. Another question you want to consider is what type of quality education you are looking for? I think it is important to think about going with a program that can best prepare you for the the prof...

Hi there Paraston, This is a great forum for advice and insight on anything related to nursing or pursuing the profession. I have TWO pieces of advice: FIRST is to APPLY EARLY. I can not stress that enough and the reason being is because it makes ...

Hi there, I accepted my offer of admission to Centennial College - January 2012 - RPN program. My average going in was an 86%. I myself don't know what the cut off is. Regardless of what the cut off average is, always aim for higher. Can I ask wh...

These are questions about Practical Nursing in Canada: FIRST: I was just curious to know how far up the corporate ladder Licensed Practical Nurses/Registered Practical Nurses can go in their career. Is bedside care the last stop in a LPN's/RPN's c...

Wow! This is getting exciting. It seems as though once you get into the field, the doors of opportunity in various settings begin to multiply like tree roots!. So much to choose from so i guess being an RPN doesnt just stop in one avenue but can ta...

Thank you for your detailed reply Fiona. I have a few questions to ask you about your response as i am new to some of the wording that you have used in your reply and am looking to get clarity on the following: May i ask what province you work in? W...

Thank you CDNGRL79. With regards to the below statement, For OR you usually need the OR certificate, but you can usually do that part-time while you work in another area of nursing. Just to confirm, for the OR certificate and other certificates, ...

i wanted post this thread expressing my current situation with everyone in hopes to get some advice or guidance from anyone who may have experienced being in a similar situation or who are currently in one that is like mine. also i extend the welcom...

Hey Fiona59, Thank you for your feed back It is always good to get the insight from someone that's made it! Can I ask what area of nursing you practice in? I know that i can not say the famous words "i know exactly how you feel" about the asschewing...

That is awesome Coastal1!!!! A dynamic duo in the making! :)

if there was a like button for this statement i would have selected it! there's nothing like wanting something so bad and knowing that it's where you should be instead of being where you are. - ladyj83

Hi Ladyj83, Thank you for your prompt response and i wish you the best of luck at Georgian College. From what i hear the program has a great reputation. I can honestly say my heart stopped for a quick second when i saw the wait list offer thinking ...