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what are some provinces with a larger demand of nurses? how do a fresh BscN get started in the field? and can't RNs do most things that RPNs can do?

yea that's another concern of mine. i get confused looking up different requirements for individual provinces. where should i be looking?

I probably will not be applying for schools in Quebec since one has to possess some levels of french in order to register here...but good luck! which school are you doing your second degree?

Yup, I'm getting mixed opinions too. That's why i'm here. Don't want to get into another 3 year program which would make me resentful of my future again!

Thanks for the warning! I'm definitely in need of more research. Are you currently a working RN? Do RNs get normal holidays like most other employees do? or are they on call during weekends and holidays? (sorry if this question has been inquired a million times before)

Thanks for the input! um, im not really into orthotics or prosthetics. As for physiotherapy or occupational therapy, are they actually better paying compared to nursing? I've thought about speech therapy before but I lack most of the requirements - such as many courses i need to take in psychology and linguistics. With my background in anatomy and some volunteer experience in a hospital, I believe nursing is right for me. Yet I've received several advices against the career for reasons already listed on this post.. So, right now I'm thinking if it is possible for me to find some entry-level positions as a personal caregiver to sorta "get a taste of things"? did my workopolis search but got nothing..

Hello,there! I'm currently completing my bachelor of science in anatomy at McGill university(graduating in april with a gpa of 3.5), and I'm considering pursuing nursing as a second degree after I graduate. (love the idea of making changes in a patient's life!) I have to admit that I kinda have very limited knowledge of this profession in terms of job prospect, difficulty of registration and so on... So happy I've found out about this site, and hopefully I will get some answers to my questions: 1. How easy is it to become a fully registered nurse here in Canada upon completion of a bachelor of nursing program? I'm applying for both mcgill and uwo(accelerated). I understand an exam needs to be taken... (As someone who has been struggling with med school application for the past couple of years, I want to be cautious about the degree of difficulty of becoming an RN.. is it competitive/selective compared to getting into med school/becoming a doctor?) What is the usual time-scale? 2. The job prospect: I've leafed through some of the posts here and saw quite a bit of complaints regarding getting a job as a new graduate. I personally don't mind relocating, and anywhere in Canada works fine with me for the upcomingt 5 years or so. I've always heard that there is a huge demand for nurses, but what i've seen here seems to be the reality? What are some of the opportunities for fresh graduates? Do entry-level positions pay well? thanks for your input!!!