Toronto1977 BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Toronto1977

    Clinicals and choosing a specialty

    Toronto1977 replied to trippypineapple's topic in Canada

    I went into nursing school thinking oncology was my future. Did my RN consolidation on a leukaemia unit. Hated it. I'm in Public Health and adore
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    UOIT/Ontario Tech University RPN to BScN program

    Toronto1977 replied to firlom44's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I did the full time cohort and worked only casually, but would often go long stretches without working at all. Many of my classmates did work part time, had families, etc. It's a lot for sure, but...
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    Any experience with a Nurse Recruiter?

    Toronto1977 replied to MrsSilverFox's topic in International Nursing

    I know Select Medical is the main travel nursing agency for Canada wide, but maybe look into them as a place to start? Perhaps they've dipped their toes into the US as
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    UOIT/Ontario Tech University RPN to BScN program

    Toronto1977 replied to firlom44's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi there - just finished the program in April 2021. I was at Oshawa's north campus. The program is flexible. I'm not sure how they do it now, but we were all automatically put into the full time...
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    RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    Toronto1977 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    So, I just wanted to send out a quick update to those thinking of bridging. I ended up doing my bridge through UoIT. It was a great experience. I did clinicals at Humber River, City of Oshawa (Public...
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    Best GTA/Ontario RPN Program?

    Toronto1977 replied to FutureNurseCarrie's topic in Canada

    I went to Seneca Newnham (continuing education) and have no complaints about
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    RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

    Toronto1977 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @BlueDasher and @LisaStone - did either of you ever receive answers to these questions? I'd love to know as well. Currently looking at my bridging options as
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    Centennial College Flex RPN Winter 2018

    Toronto1977 replied to princess_nurse2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone, Sorry to jump in, but I have a question regarding bridging. I just finished at Seneca, and will be writing my CPRNE in January. I've heard some say they received their pass mark anywhere...
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    Part Time Practical Nursing Seneca

    Toronto1977 replied to prajodaya's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @RPN_Student - I do not appreciate the insinuation of dishonesty surrounding my grades. I work my butt off for those grades thank you very much. If you have comments on Seneca's program, so be it,...
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    Help with clinical goals

    Toronto1977 replied to Roseyposey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in my first clinical now and frantically did a Google search on learning goals, and lo and behold, AN popped up (this forum is awesome!). Thanks for the great suggestions
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    Part Time Practical Nursing Seneca

    Toronto1977 replied to prajodaya's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm in this program now. I started last May. I'm now into the module 2 and 3 courses. I like the program, and have no major complaints, though there's always room for improvement, as with anything. As...
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    A personal oncology story

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Oncology

    Wow, Jennifer, thank you so much for responding and telling your story - it's similar to mine! Like your mom, my mom told every nurse that walked into her room about me. One day I came in and she had...
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    A personal oncology story

    Toronto1977 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello everyone, I wanted to share my journey so far because it's a very surreal time in my life and I feel many of you will understand my passion for this field, given my story. In my early teens, I...
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    Seneca part time Jan 2015 - declined

    Toronto1977 posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone, I just heard back from Seneca regarding my application, and I've been declined for the Jan. 2015 start. I'm currently taking the Chem pre req. When I spoke to someone at the college for...
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    Seneca part time Jan 2015 - declined

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    *hangs up the phone* pfft, no no, of course I wouldn't call the pharmacy... (for real, thank you though, it helps to have an idea of what to
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    Seneca part time Jan 2015 - declined

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @ gosia29 - see you in math this summer. I'll be the one with the blank look on her face the entire time (math is so beyond me, it's just embarrassing) @ sevillje - This info on these classes is...
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    Canadian RN Passed NCLEX First Go! Here's what I did...

    Toronto1977 replied to rainnice's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a great guide, thanks so much for sharing. And congratulations to you!
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    Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    Toronto1977 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    This is such sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those
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    Seneca part time Jan 2015 - declined

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I just got my acceptances letter this morning!! Woooohoooooo!! :-) The excitement, the nerves and the relief I feel, I can't even explain. Surely many of you know this exact feeling. Holy crap, I'm...
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    Seneca part time Jan 2015 - declined

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes, I did apply with my current grades, and yes, the deadline was just this past Friday. The worse that can happen is they say no. In the meantime, I've started taking chem and bio through ILC. If I...
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    Feeling defeated...already

    Toronto1977 posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    So, I took my chem pre req through Seneca in the Fall and just got my mark back - a C. A damn C!!! I busted my ass for that class. I had an A going into the exam. The exam was written in German (so it...
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    Feeling defeated...already

    Toronto1977 replied to Toronto1977's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thank you SO much of responding! I didn't even know what ILC was, let alone that it was an option. But this is certainly a better route than spending hundreds on another chem class through Seneca. I...
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    Nursing School Acceptance

    Toronto1977 replied to NurseStudentK75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is definitely encouraging, thank you! I'm 37 and just starting my journey as well. Best of luck to you, please keep us posted.
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    Biology and chemistry pre-reqs

    Toronto1977 replied to ReadyToListen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my chem pre req, so I get the eww. Pre reqs are a pain because you can't necessarily jump right into your nursing program like you may have thought. I did mine online and there was no...
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    How do you avoid distractions while studying?

    Toronto1977 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Am I the only one that MUST be at home to study? Libraries, Starbucks, anything like that, and I can't focus. People walking by, shuffling of papers, any small noise at all, and I'm focused on...