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  1. ontario rpn to rn bridging

    xokw replied to solyra1's topic in Canada

    I think you misunderstood the question. Yes you can hold both

  2. Do RPN/LPN or directly BScN?

    xokw replied to Trying1's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm sorry but you do understand that there are many prerequisites to get into an RPN program and it is also extremely competitive, right? My best friend is a first year BscN student who got wait...

  3. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing

    xokw replied to BONHA's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    That's incorrect. You accepting other offers has no effect on your outstanding applications

  4. Sept 2016 RPN Programs

    xokw replied to RPN2bPaige's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Conestoga gives 10 additional marks for any U or U/C course, it is listed right on the

  5. RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    xokw replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I didn't want to spend 5 years going to school year round (three semesters/year)when I could be done in about 2.5. It was just a personal decision that worked well for my life and I have no regrets...

  6. Sept 2016 RPN Programs

    xokw replied to RPN2bPaige's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Rather than going by approved or not approved I would go by the pass rate on the CPNRE, that is a good indicator of how well a school is going to prepare you for the national exam, because you have to...

  7. Sept 2016 RPN Programs

    xokw replied to RPN2bPaige's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Conestoga does start sending out early acceptances February 1st, generally to the applicants with the highest of marks. They will continue to roll them out from now until May, then wait list offers...

  8. Nurse in quebec

    xokw replied to Missnursetobe's topic in Canada

    I doubt it because our entry to practice requirement is a BScN minimum in Ontario, but can't say for certain! I would call the

  9. Bridging

    xokw replied to L.silvano's topic in Canada

    No. You can become an RPN by taking the 2 year diploma program. If you choose to bridge to BScN after you finish it takes an additional 3 years, so 5 years

  10. RPN home care skills?

    xokw replied to marcw's topic in Canada

    Same company for me, same skill set in my area with the exception of palliative care. The palliative contract belongs to a different company in my area maybe due to a higher population or greater...

  11. CASPer test, any insight?

    xokw replied to SEPF's topic in General Students

    I'm an RPN-BScN student through Mac and didn't have to do this test, it's relatively new I'm assuming as I've never even heard of it. My friend who just started the bridging program in September '15...

  12. CASPer test, any insight?

    xokw replied to SEPF's topic in General Students

    I'm an RPN-BScN student through Mac and didn't have to do this test, it's relatively new I'm assuming as I've never even heard of it. My friend who just started the bridging program in September '15...

  13. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    xokw replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    No I didn't have anything. I'm in southwestern Ontario (Kitchener) and none of the bridging programs around here require anything like that. RPN grades are the prerequisite, nothing else related to...

  14. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    xokw replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    I've never heard of that before. What university is it

  15. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    xokw replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    Hmm I am currently bridging in Ontario and didn't need to take any additional sciences or maths in order to get accepted. I only needed to successfully complete the RPN program with competitive...

  16. Where do RPN's work at full scope of practice in Ontario?

    xokw replied to kitkat1967's topic in Canada

    I know many places where RPNs are working but don't have full scope, but that is facility/agency specific. One of the more common examples that I know of is facilities that do not allow RPNs to access...

  17. Where do RPN's work at full scope of practice in Ontario?

    xokw replied to kitkat1967's topic in Canada

    What do you mean "London doesn't hire RPNs"? As in the city doesn't hire them? It's kind of a weird statement. There are absolutely RPNs working throughout the city of London in a variety of settings....

  18. Applying for nursing to George Brown College

    xokw replied to Jaaamieness's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I can't say for certain, but highly competitive usually means an average needed of 85% ish. Maybe a little lower, depends on the

  19. Home Health Nursing in Canada

    xokw replied to ontnursec's topic in Canada

    Yeah, there are no guidelines, it's just a mess of stuff, basically.

  20. Canadian Registered Practical Nurse looking to work in the USA!!

    xokw replied to NursingNicole's topic in International Nursing

    The RPN exam is not the NCLEX, still the CPNRE. Only the RN exam has switched to the

  21. admission decision from Mohawk/McMaster - RPN to BScN, for Sept 2015?

    xokw replied to tara.lynn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm in the Conestoga/Mcmaster program. It usually ranges between 83-85%, but can get lower as people get accepted off the wait

  22. RPN to BScN

    xokw replied to queeen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You stated you are having difficulty in anatomy, why wouldn't you use a tutor? They are an extremely valuable resource and most colleges offer tutoring services right on campus. Anatomy is a...

  23. RPN to BScN

    xokw replied to queeen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Exactly. They might say that a 3.0 is the minimum needed to bridge, but if the bridging program has 100 spots, for example, the 100 applicants with the highest marks will get in. This could raise it...

  24. RPN to BScN

    xokw replied to queeen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes the program will get

  25. is Georgian college in Owen Sound a good place to take RPN? do you have to take the HOAE

    xokw replied to DreamsDoComeTrue<3's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    They really don't care, don't stress about it. Some might say otherwise, but the general consensus is that as long as you have passed your national exam and hold your registration with the CNO that is...