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xokw BSN, RN

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  1. Licensed! Question: US to CAN

    xokw replied to PeachBum's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RPNs definitely do that stuff in Canada, and more. We study for 4-5 semesters so it's a huge difference in scope up

  2. How do nurses work with each other in the hospital?

    xokw replied to nyletak's topic in General Nursing

    An RPN (who is a nurse, as others have mentioned) will have her own patient assignment who she cares for. RPNs will not be doing any of the "unpleasant" things for your patients, only their own who...

  3. Nursing Programs in Canada for US Student

    xokw replied to aj129's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is also competitive I Canada. I don't know of any schools where I am (Ontario) that would accept a

  4. Nurses who work in Community/Home care

    xokw replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    I've worked in community since I was a new grad. I love it. I love the pay ($18.66-21 per visit, can see an average of two people an hour, no complaints). I love the hours (home for supper every...

  5. RPN- RN Bridging Inquiries!

    xokw replied to RPNVJK's topic in Canada

    Yeah we do two more years of clinical but in my experience it's been in areas that aren't generally open to RPNs (public health, cardiology, etc.), and with each placement we specifically learn the...

  6. Starting a home care agency? Still a nursing student.

    xokw replied to milesims's topic in Canada

    What is your plan for hiring staff, because ultimately you can't see patients without nurses, and as a nursing student you wouldn't be permitted to work as a nurse, which you obviously know. You would...

  7. Future for RN's in Ontario

    xokw replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    There will always be jobs for RNs, but many will be shifting away from the bedside due to the education being a four-year degree. RPNs will be moving into more acute care settings, however slowly it...

  8. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    sure!

  9. RPN- RN Bridging Inquiries!

    xokw replied to RPNVJK's topic in Canada

    Couldn't agree with this more. I have one year of bridging left and haven't learned any additional

  10. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm sorry, but I'm not starting a debate with you. I just know how strict they are and the post was asking if anyone knew the answer to this question and I advised based on what we were told as...

  11. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I get a cold or two every year, but I don't think I've had the actual flu in years. The amount of students off sick around mid terms and exams skyrockets (high stress and minimum sleep therefore...

  12. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No problem! I don't agree with mandatory flu vaccines either, this was actually my first year getting my flu shot

  13. Nursing Education Initiative

    xokw replied to RAIC17's topic in Canada

    Hey just wanted to update you. I applied in May 2015 and just got approval three weeks ago! It had been so long I wasn't expecting anything, but they are processing applications now! Yippee! Good...

  14. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Not trying to start a debate, just sharing my experience as a current student of nearly 5 years at Conestoga :) I would urge you to contact them immediately to find out if they will accept your...

  15. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Not illegal in any way whatsoever, it's a voluntary choice to attend this school with that policy, no one is forcing anything, the school merely says that if you want to attend here, these are the...

  16. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It has to do with liability. The school is just not willing to take on students and place them in hospitals around sick patients if the student is not vaccinated, which could result in illness for...

  17. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Conestoga doesn't even accept a medical reason due to patient safety. They tell you upfront before starting the program so you can choose whether you want to continue or

  18. Conestoga RPN Students: Have any of you successfully refused the flu shot?

    xokw replied to Ally Smith's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am a current Conestoga (McMaster) student, so I can tell you with 100% certainty that you absolutely cannot refuse the flu shot in this program. It is the school policy, and even if you have a...

  19. RPN to RN, BScn Bridging 2016, Ontario

    xokw replied to Bibih's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I work three

  20. RPN to RN, BScn Bridging 2016, Ontario

    xokw replied to Bibih's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm at the Conestoga campus, but it is the same program nonetheless and I have two semesters left. Mac uses a 12 point scale on which I have maintained a cumulative GPA of 11.0 with 11.3 in the last...

  21. RPN to RN, BScn Bridging 2016, Ontario

    xokw replied to Bibih's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Actually, I looked into almost every school when I was making my decision and MOST will give a conditional

  22. RPN to RN, BScn Bridging 2016, Ontario

    xokw replied to Bibih's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hmm not true. I received a conditional acceptance from Mac when I began

  23. Conestoga college RPN 2016 waterloo and Doon campuses

    xokw replied to rpnhopeful2016's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I've never been to the Waterloo campus, but by attending the program there you are not confined to only doing placements and/or working in long term care. You'll still do hospital placements and can...

  24. Sept 2016 RPN Programs

    xokw replied to RPN2bPaige's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats! I'm a Conestoga grad (and still attend there for the Mac bridging program), let me know if you have any questions

  25. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

    xokw replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It doesn't matter if people are mature students or not, the HOAE is a requirement for entry so everyone has to write it. The programs are full of mature students (more than 50% in my experience), so...