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    Which path am i better off taking?

    GBC_Student replied to Daniel DC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'd have to defer to your research on the cost. If it is that much it's a tough call, but I will say that not having to worry about one extra paper that's due at the same time as everything else from...
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    Which path am i better off taking?

    GBC_Student replied to Daniel DC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    If you decide to go the straight RN route you could always take a few elective credits so when you start the program you have a lighter work load. If that appeals to you make sure to contact the rn...
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    Which path am i better off taking?

    GBC_Student replied to Daniel DC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I did the pre-health, psw, psw to rpn bridge, rpn program and rpn to RN bridging program at GBC. I was able to use credits from the pre health program for the rpn program and use credits from the rpn...
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    Which path am i better off taking?

    GBC_Student replied to Daniel DC's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I went the rpn to RN route. I think it definitely has pluses and minuses. You will end up paying more but you also have the advantage of working as an RPN while doing the rn program if you do the rpn...
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    Yukon outpost nursing

    GBC_Student replied to Crystal5683's topic in Canada

    I'd love to hear about other nurses experiences as well. For me it's a bit of a fantasy but I find the subject
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    Final semester - community placement.. problems with a job in the future??

    GBC_Student replied to JustMe567's topic in Canada

    I personally believe that every nursing placement has value and isn't a dead end. You might feel like this placement could limit your future but you're going to learn about triage, time management,...
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    Humber or George Brown for RPN? Is George Brown really that bad?!

    GBC_Student replied to BritCanNurse's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The building is nice. That's about the only good thing I can say about the
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    GBC_Student replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    G-Tube feeding. I don't know why, I just find it
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    Completed the RPN to BScN (at last)

    GBC_Student replied to hypnotizer90's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Man good for you. It must be such a relief. I finished the rpn-rn program at the beginning of April and I've started studying for the NCLEX. Did you use uworld? Or any study books? And how long did...
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    RPN (Ontario) to BScN

    GBC_Student replied to JuliWB's topic in Canada

    Working while doing the bridge is totally possible. I know some people who were working near full time while also doing school full time. They looked like zombies but they made it work. I was doing...
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    RPN where to apply

    GBC_Student replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The bridge was a bit better. More organized, less ridiculous. But there were still some instructors who should not be teaching. But what can you do. They treated us with more respect and dignity. I'm...
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    RPN where to apply

    GBC_Student replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I didn't. At all. I found it disorganized and I thought the instructors were rude, vindictive and unfair. They didn't seem to care at all about our success. I know most nursing students gripe but this...
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    RPN where to apply

    GBC_Student replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Oh good. That top 15 thing always seemed a bit unfair to me. The psw to rpn bridge isn't difficult. I did prehealth and back then I think they only took the top ten of which I was unfortunately not in...
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    RPN where to apply

    GBC_Student replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    One thing to keep in mind about the psw to rpn bridge (I did in back in 2011) they only take the top fifteen students, unless they've changed their policy. So like prehealth it's very
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    RPN to RN Programs in Ontario

    GBC_Student replied to StudentGBC13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think you'll find most RPN programs have positives and negatives. I never found the instructors to be particularly caring at GBC. The attitude I ran into a lot is if you're having trouble in the...
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    RPN to RN bridge too lengthy (Ontario)?

    GBC_Student replied to JuliWB's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I completed my PN at George Brown in 2013, started the bridge in 2016 and will be done in nine days. There is for sure filler courses. You could probably remove a whole semester from the GBC/Trent...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing for Telenursing

    GBC_Student replied to Skakuntala's topic in Canada

    I think this is the most important thing you wrote. Nursing can be stressful, but I think if every single day that you go to work causes you stress before you even walk in the door it might be smart...
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    RPN to RN Programs in Ontario

    GBC_Student replied to StudentGBC13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    One thing to consider if you were to continue at GBC is for the bridge you only need a 75% average to progress and there are four classes which require a minimum of 80% in. If you can finish the RPN...
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    Is there a point in getting the Med Admin Certificate if I am going to bridge my RPN to RN?

    GBC_Student replied to StudentGBC13's topic in Canada

    It sounds like a silly idea but I suggest a big calendar. I write every single thing, including chapters that are supposed ot ve read that week on a big calendar. I hang it in a place that I have to...
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    Is there a point in getting the Med Admin Certificate if I am going to bridge my RPN to RN?

    GBC_Student replied to StudentGBC13's topic in Canada

    No problem. And if you can, try to work while you're bringing. It definitely let's you put all of that theory into
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    Is there a point in getting the Med Admin Certificate if I am going to bridge my RPN to RN?

    GBC_Student replied to StudentGBC13's topic in Canada

    You don't need to get a separate certificate. As an RPN med admin is part of your program. Medication certification is for RPNs who completed the program before med admin became a basic RPN skill. So...
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    RPN where to apply

    GBC_Student replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm at GBC for the bridge/ RN program. I don't personally do the commute but friends of mine do. They said it's not bad now in the final couple semesters because you're almost never down at the...
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    Mental Health Nursing

    GBC_Student replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    It's great that you have a personal understanding of the issues your patients are experiencing. I would caution you a bit, working in mental health can be extremely draining. I know a couple nurses...
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    Mental Health Nursing

    GBC_Student replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    It sort of depends on what unit you're working on. I work on an inpatient addictions unit. Some people will say addictions is separate from mental health but I digress. For me my day starts at 0730, I...
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    Northern Nursing

    GBC_Student replied to adventureRN15's topic in Canada

    I've never done it, but while back I looked into working in Nunavut. If you check their territorial website you can find job postings. The money seemed pretty good. Off the top of my head it was...