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Just received my results today and I passed! I need to get a police check done and then send away my results. I see they say it's up to 14 business days once received, however how long did it take you?

Wow, quite a while. I had a temporary license that expired so I already have a registration number (technically), any clue if this might expedite things? Probably a question better suited for the CNO, however they're closed today so I can't call!

Interesting - which Facebook group is this?

You've checked the mail today already?

This was my second time writing - I'm from Ontario. Last time I received my results in exactly 4 weeks. The first time I took the test I only studied with the CPNRE study guide purchased from the bookstore - I failed by 6 questions. I remember leavin...

Starting as a community nurse August 5th after completing my praxis within the field. Where I'm from there's no standard dress code - some wear scrubs, others where a more casual attire. During my praxis I wore a pair of well-fitted levi jeans / khak...

Hey guys. New grad RPN (writing in September, got my temp license). Did my praxis doing community day-visits (9-5 ish) and fell in love with it. Was offered a job for this as one of their staff was leaving, however they are now staying. The company (...

Thanks for the reply. I was afraid it'd be boring - it's hourly pay as well, so I'll likely be earning quite a bit less. Being a new-grad, I fell in love with community day-visiting because I was able to continue practicing all of my skillsets regula...

I've been looking to get my ears pierced for a while now. I decided to wait until the end of my first semester, to get a feel for how others may perceive a male nurse with pierced ears. I actually have clinical with a male nurse that has, you guessed...

I'm in second semester now. In Ontario (Canada), you need a 60% in each course to move on, which shouldn't be a problem. Between all classes this semester, I'm currently sitting at about a 60-70% average, which isn't too hot. I can't keep up. Between...

Second semester student, 4th week in. We're starting (started, I'm a wee bit behind!) drug cards in Pharm, and I'm faced with a dilemma. Our bookstore sells pre-made drug cards with everything you need. But, I could also make them myself. I can't dec...

Thanks everyone for the responses! The drug cards aren't for any assignments or marks; just for own use and a reference point for clients. I decided I'd save the time (let's be honest, I don't have any) and purchase them.

Hi all. Second semester nursing student here. I'm a 19 year old male if it makes the slightest of a difference, which I'm sure it doesn't. I'm looking at getting a small tattoo on my wrist, however I'd like your insight on whether or not I should dec...

Thanks everyone. It's decided; no visible tattoos. I know I'd certainly be kicking myself if I missed out on my dream job 5 years down the road due to getting a tattoo.

You raise a fair point. The reason I waited until now is exactly the reason you're pushing; basic establishment. I've actually met numerous nurses during my rotations with both spaced ears, and visible tattoos. I suppose the difference here, though, ...

The plan was to space my ears (quite small) over the summer, and simply put in flesh-tone plugs during clinicals.

Thanks to everyone who helped me out here! Just a quick update; finished my second day and I certainly enjoy it a lot more now. I think a lot of it was adapting to what an LTC facility is like, and I'm finally feeling confident in my skills and intra...

I've just finished my second day at practicum, and I'm starting to have mixed feelings about nursing. Right now I'm at a long-term care facility, and it's such an overly depressing place to be. The work is mundane, the client's aren't there cognitive...

I'm from Ontario, so I'm not entirely sure if this advice is universal or strictly my province. If you're debating between a 2 year RPN course and bridging later vs. going directly into a 4 year RN program, I think I can help ease your decision. Do t...

My mistake. I was more or less reiterating what my instructor (a nurse practitioner) told me. I should have looked into it first.

First semester RPN student here. So far I'm loving everything, and I can't wait for practicum! Grade-wise I'm doing good so far; my average is closer to 90%. That being said, I could see it dropping down to 80% or so as the content gets more difficul...

Hi all! My first day is the 4th, and they suggest having all immunizations done two weeks after the start date. I booked my first appointment this coming Thursday. I know, I'm kicking myself too. The reason being, I work at a heavily populated back-t...

Hi all. 19 year old college student currently attending pre-health sciences at Georgian in Ontario. I have been accepted into both RPN and BSCN, and I'm really having a hard time on what one to choose. I made a list of pro's & cons to each, I'm l...