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    What is Nursing like (Ontario)?

    GBC_Student replied to s3kovacs's topic in Canada

    Yep, at camh you get the option of taking 20% in lieu of benefits or taking 18% and paying that 2% into
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    What is Nursing like (Ontario)?

    GBC_Student replied to s3kovacs's topic in Canada

    A lot of places will hire nurses as casuals because they don't have to pay benefits, sick days, vacation days. So yeah a lot of nurses start as casual nurses and as they gain seniority they can apply...
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    What is Nursing like (Ontario)?

    GBC_Student replied to s3kovacs's topic in Canada

    Well, I'm doing the Rpn to rn program so my experience is probably a tiny bit different than someone doing the BScN but it's similar enough that I think I can give you a decent idea. You will learn...
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    RPN to RN... but where?

    GBC_Student replied to michealao81's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm currently in my last year of the Trent Rpn to rn program. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to try to answer
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    For those who have taken both RPN and RN

    GBC_Student replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm nearing the end of the Rpn to rn bridge. Knowing what I know now I wish I'd gone ahead and done the RN from the get go. There is nothing wrong with being an rpn. It's a good job, the scope of...
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    Seneca/York vs George Brown/Ryerson

    GBC_Student replied to bnavas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I have a couple friends who are doing the Ryerson/GBC course and are not at all happy with Ryerson. They can't stand the program, according to them it's far to academic and there are not enough...
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    RPN TO BScN question

    GBC_Student replied to Lilia777's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You're welcome. Any other questions you have down the line I'd be happy to answer if I can. It's not a particularly difficult program. Just try not to work too much if possible. It really makes a huge...
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    RPN TO BScN question

    GBC_Student replied to Lilia777's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The clinical placements have been hit or miss. I had one at Toronto general on a medicine floor which I thought was great. The nurse leading our group was really knowledgeable and down to earth. Our...
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    RPN TO BScN question

    GBC_Student replied to Lilia777's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm in the midst of completing my BScN at Trent/GBC. The program is alright. It's neither positive or negative. If you attended GBC you'll know exactly what you're getting into. It's a disorganized...
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    RN or RPN

    GBC_Student replied to Best8485's topic in Canada

    As someone who is an rpn and is now getting my BScN I'd say for for the BScN. RPN's do great work and you can do a lot of jobs with that diploma. But there are limitations. You'll still see job...
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    Does anyone actually like nursing?

    GBC_Student replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    Depends on the day. Some days I love what I do. It can be very rewarding. Some days I turn to my fellow nurses and say what the hell am I doing
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    I am having problem for RPN clinicals

    GBC_Student replied to danothemano's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I've been in your shoes. Being an RPN student is brutal. It doesn't help when our personal lifestyle get in the way of school. I've had clinical instructors who I was convinced hated me or had it out...
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    Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    GBC_Student replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Absolutely there is padding in these programs. There is so much to learn and so little time to do it in. They need to cut the fat from nursing programs and add more courses in health assessment,...
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    Min wage for new LPN?

    GBC_Student replied to nursealana31's topic in Canada

    $18 is on the low end but not unheard of. You can always take the job for now and keep looking. Experience on a resume is rarely a bad thing. If you have other interviews lined up I'd wait and see....
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    Bridging to RN (George Brown College)

    GBC_Student replied to ggopaso's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Np. The second semester gets a bit harder because of your placement and having patho and psychology but they're on the same
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    Bridging to RN (George Brown College)

    GBC_Student replied to ggopaso's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most of it is online for the first semester. I worked part time through the first two semesters. I worked 2 12 hours shifts per week. I managed with not too much
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    feeling stuck

    GBC_Student replied to KimBarbossa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    In my third semester of the rpn program I was really struggling to stay motivated. I considered dropping out. I know you're probably pretty tired but the end is in sight. I failed my programs exit...
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    Straight into BScN or do RPN to RN bridge?

    GBC_Student replied to ai064's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Not a problem. My rpn GPA ended up being a 3.0 on the dot. Patho and pharmacology pulled me way down. I'm not sure if I had a leg up getting into the gbc bridge because I had done my rpn there or...
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    Straight into BScN or do RPN to RN bridge?

    GBC_Student replied to ai064's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Having done the rpn program at gbc and currently in the midst of the bridge I wish I had just gone ahead and done the BScN. That said a move to a new city is a big decision. If you do the rpn program...
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    Bridging Program RPN to RN BSc George Brown College (GBC)

    GBC_Student replied to vittp123's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most courses in the RPN program aren't overly difficult. The problem is a few like pathology or pharmacology can sink your GPA. They can be pretty tough
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    GBC_Student replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

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    Bridging Program RPN to RN BSc George Brown College (GBC)

    GBC_Student replied to vittp123's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I completed the gbc portion of the bridge back in April and am entering the trent portion in September. I didn't think the course work was difficult but the first semester is definitely busy. You'll...
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    Jan 2017 RPN - George Brown

    GBC_Student replied to futureNP95's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I find that very surprising. The workload in the bridge is heavy but the content is familiar and approachable. I had decent grades during the pn program but I did really well in the bridge. I guess...
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    Jan 2017 RPN - George Brown

    GBC_Student replied to futureNP95's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The bridge was okay. Not really difficult at all of you can pass the rpn program. It's just a lot and I mean a lot of little assignments. Some of it makes me roll my eyes but my placement was good and...
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    Jan 2017 RPN - George Brown

    GBC_Student replied to futureNP95's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    When I did the rpn program at gbc they offered a summer semester for students who were interested. They told them that they needed all of their grades from semester 3 to be above 70%. They offered...