xokw

xokw BSN, RN

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  1. Pre-health to Mohawk BSCN

    xokw replied to L.silvano's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    They are pretty strict. They get 10x more applicants than they have spots, so if you don't meet the qualifications they move on to the next person who does. I would aim for at least an 80 average to...

  2. RPN student at a crossroads

    xokw replied to bootzie's topic in Canada

    I've never experienced any issues getting a job outside of LTC, the opportunities that have presented themselves to me have been endless. I guess it depends where you are

  3. RPN Program Admissions

    xokw replied to linds_7080's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    They will either look at your high school grades, or your pre-health grades if you took that program as an alternative, as well as your HOAE

  4. How hard is it to get into a Nursing School

    xokw replied to nataliared's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Canadian schools often go by grades only, which is both a blessing and a

  5. Mohawk RPN January 2016

    xokw replied to Cbuzz999's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    This might get confusing, as MoMac is for the Mohawk/McMaster collaborative BScN program, not the RPN program, which is strictly Mohawk (despite being on the Mac

  6. Conestoga College Work Placement - Travelling?

    xokw replied to Aerui's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Looking back, it really wasn't awful. It is a great program, but my personal experience was that I did not enjoy my time while I was there. However, that had nothing to do with the program, and...

  7. Conestoga College Work Placement - Travelling?

    xokw replied to Aerui's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No problem. Let me know if you have any questions. I am a Conestoga RPN graduate and a current Conestoga/McMaster RPN-BScN

  8. Conestoga College Work Placement - Travelling?

    xokw replied to Aerui's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm a Conestoga grad. If you don't have a vehicle you can request placement in your own city or within the same region so you have access to public transportation. You generally have to be there by...

  9. new grad rpn job choice

    xokw replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    I think nurses in every area experience this, actually. I spend a seriously great deal of my time at work doing the same with patients who have just left the hospital, and I have no idea if it is the...

  10. new grad rpn job choice

    xokw replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    I have worked in community since I was a new graduate, and I have to say that I wholeheartedly disagree with the opinion that you can't or shouldn't work in community as a new graduate. That is a...

  11. Nursing Education Initiative

    xokw replied to RAIC17's topic in Canada

    I emailed after 6 weeks, they said the funding hadn't come in, then never heard

  12. Nursing Education Initiative

    xokw replied to RAIC17's topic in Canada

    I had the same problem this year. I'm assuming they aren't getting

  13. Mohawk RPN January 2016

    xokw replied to Cbuzz999's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The RPN or RN

  14. RPN- BScN

    xokw replied to 2bNicunurse16's topic in Canada

    It says by the 25th you have to submit proof of your eligibility to write the CPNRE, which they would see on your transcript by the fact that you would be a fourth semester student. You have to have...

  15. Mohawk - McMaster RPNs - textbook requirement help

    xokw replied to flos's topic in School, College Programs

    I didn't go to Mohawk, but most of those books are pretty important. You can probably get along fine without interpersonal

  16. Centennial RPN to RN Bridging Options???

    xokw replied to cmariedawn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I completed the first semester of the hybrid program before dropping out and going into the full-time McMaster bridging program. After your 6 semesters with Centennial you still have another 6-7...

  17. ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    xokw replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Why wouldn't they hire PSWs for this purpose? I literally don't know of any RPN that would go for

  18. Any nursing programs in Ontario that allow you to study abroad?

    xokw replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    McMaster offers the final pregraduate semester internationally, my class was just told about it in April or so. I don't remember if there is a grade requirement or not to qualify, but there is a...

  19. Any nursing programs in Ontario that allow you to study abroad?

    xokw replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Mac still offers this kind of placement. You can complete your final semester internationally providing nursing care in other countries. They give you more information about this during year

  20. Mohawk RPN January 2016

    xokw replied to Cbuzz999's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My step brothers girlfriend has pretty good marks and hasn't heard from Conestoga yet. FYI

  21. Community shift nursing - what to expect?

    xokw replied to Burno's topic in Public, Community Health

    I definitely would not decline the job. As a new grad jobs are limited and you could be stuck a couple of months waiting for another one, at which point your skills and experience are getting rusty. I...

  22. Community nurses - how do you dress?

    xokw replied to Burno's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'd go with scrubs. I work for the same company (saw it in one of your other posts) and most days I wear scrubs. Some days I'll do capris, a tank top and a cardigan or something else similarly casual,...

  23. Community shift nursing - what to expect?

    xokw replied to Burno's topic in Public, Community Health

    Depends on the client and their needs. Maybe some dressings, often the client is on a vent at night that is why they need constant monitoring. Suctioning and trach care, chest physio, IV meds and...

  24. Impact of RN cuts at your workplace?

    xokw replied to Chelsea Liu's topic in Canada

    Amen. As someone with both practical nursing and BScN level education, I couldn't agree with this more. Once my degree is complete I will be moving away from the bedside which is what my university...

  25. Impact of RN cuts at your workplace?

    xokw replied to Chelsea Liu's topic in Canada

    You've posted this over and over