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  1. Accepted to Mohawk RPN!!!

    theRPN2b posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yay I got accepted to Mohawk college practical nursing for September 2014!! So I just wanna know from current/previous students from that program: 1. Did you enjoy the program? 2. Is it true that...

  2. Nursing Students COVID-19

    theRPN2b replied to Liam's topic in Canada

    It's not known yet if that will need to happen, but I think it would be a last resort if it does. So far, many nurses in Canada have been expressing interest in offering their help in the Covid-19...

  3. Ontario RPN- RN

    theRPN2b replied to Stefanie0804's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Ontario Tech University in Oshawa does have a part time option (I'm in their bridge program right now and doing it part time). Keep in mind that it is not an online program, (although a couple of your...

  4. Dealing with Students in Clinicals: What would you like to see?

    theRPN2b replied to bsf312's topic in General Nursing

    Thing almost any nurses want to see is willingness to help us out. Even when you're assigned to your own one patient, volunteer to help us with our patients such as do vitals,answer call bells,toilet...

  5. Casual Nurse/Travel

    theRPN2b replied to xxamatthews's topic in Canada

    I think casual would be a good choice for you. You can still get lots of shifts (at least where I am in Ontario) and you can easily make yourself "not available" during certain times you want off, and...

  6. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    theRPN2b replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    YES we are all equal,no one discipline is "above" another.No MD is "higher/more important" than a nurse just like no nurse is "higher/more important" than a CNA. Even though we have diferent roles and...

  7. Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    theRPN2b replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to contact the nursing governing body of the province you'd be interested in working,as each one might have slightly different

  8. Can a Manager limit how may days off in a row you can take?

    theRPN2b replied to wasabiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said, bring together like-minded co workers AND also bring in the union to help you guys

  9. What is Nursing like (Ontario)?

    theRPN2b replied to s3kovacs's topic in Canada

    Same here in Ontario, as a casual I've been paying into pension for some time and you're right,casual is a good option to make your own schedule or only work shifts you prefer (I know people that stay...

  10. What is Nursing like (Ontario)?

    theRPN2b replied to s3kovacs's topic in Canada

    I am casual in Ontario but have been working full time hours since starting my nursing job over 2 years ago. With the "in liue pay" I make an extra $4+change an hour,so casual working full time hours...

  11. Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    theRPN2b replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    In Ontario,Canada. RPN stands for Registered Pratical Nurse, this is known as an LPN in other provinces (stands for liscenced practical

  12. Best bra for nurses

    theRPN2b replied to iamalagirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear sports bras because they are most comfortable when moving around a lot, I don't really have a specific brand in mind but any sports bra can

  13. Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    theRPN2b replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RPN and work on an acute medical floor in Hamilton (about 1.5 hours away from Toronto). And I take my own patient assignment (5 patients) and work alongside RNs NOT under an RN so RNs do not...

  14. How much more do nurses get paid for night shift in bc

    theRPN2b replied to natalie456's topic in Canada

    LOL Ontario is even lower ... $1.20/hour night shift

  15. Not enough references

    theRPN2b replied to Agora's topic in Canada

    When I got my first nursing job over 2 years ago, I only provided academic references (clinical instructors, preceptors)because it was directly related to nursing, and they accepted those as...

  16. Getting hired from final placement?

    theRPN2b replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Canada

    I'm in Ontario and I got hired by my final placement when I finished my consolidation there, so it was my first nursing job. This was early 2016, I was hired into a new grad initiative position (this...

  17. Nursing jobs in Ontario affected by Doug Ford's hiring freeze

    theRPN2b replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada

    Doug Ford Says These 2 Industries In Ontario Will Be Exempt From His Hiring Freeze - Narcity According to this article, nurses are exempt from this hiring freeze, I hope it's

  18. Long hair at the bedside

    theRPN2b replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    It's not super enforced where I work but really think about it ... do you really want your long hair touching all the dirty things in the hospital and who knows what it may come into contact with...

  19. casual position in Ontario

    theRPN2b replied to EveYeti's topic in Canada

    At my hospital casuals do sometimes get offered OT (I've been offered several times lately myself). The more hours you work = the quicker you build seniority. So do over time if it's offered and you...

  20. LPN to RN

    theRPN2b replied to elgibb's topic in Canada

    The Athabasca program is open to anyone in Canada. HOWEVER, before you start the program you have to register as an LPN in Alberta and maintain your Alberta licence through out the whole program....

  21. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    theRPN2b replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    the patient on the

  22. casual position in Ontario

    theRPN2b replied to EveYeti's topic in Canada

    I work casual as an RPN in Ontario (Hamilton area,so not all that far from Toronto). Yes there are NO guaranteed hours, and if a shift is overstaffed that causal staff are either floated to another...

  23. Tips for nursing students to get a job after graduation

    theRPN2b replied to nami16's topic in Canada

    I personally wouldn't take the job for that low pay. Some nursing students work in nursing homes or home care agencies as PSWs after they complete their first semester,try to see if you can land one...

  24. LPN to RN

    theRPN2b replied to elgibb's topic in Canada

    Many people can't afford to work just part time,so There are part time LPN to RN programs (such as through Athabasca University). Where do you live? In Ontario there is also a part time option at...

  25. No experience as RN

    theRPN2b replied to Aurora2018's topic in Canada

    Try to contact the CNO,they will be able to give you the best