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  1. Wanting to be an RN but I don't have 4U maths or sciences?

    planetoi posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Here is the situation I am facing. I'm considering becoming an RN, but I was an idiot in grade 12 and decided I didn't need any math or sciences (I wanted to go into humanities...stupid). I do have 3U...

  2. Wanting to be an RN but I don't have 4U maths or sciences?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thanks for the advice! I've been trying to find night school classes but so far the only one I've found in my area isn't exactly what I'm looking for...the only relevant 4U course is offers is like...

  3. Wanting to be an RN but I don't have 4U maths or sciences?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    That makes me feel a lot better, thanks :) I think I'd like to go with the ILC route because it's just soooo much cheaper. Plus I have a whole year and not really much to occupy

  4. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You make a lot of great points, thanks for the information! Ideally I think I'd like to take this route as well, although I still worry about money. I really realllllly want to get out of school with...

  5. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Again, sorry I totally mistyped that lol I meant to write RPN. I'm trying to decide whether or not I should work as an RPN before going to school for a BScN or if it would be in my better interest to...

  6. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I appreciate your concern! It really does make a

  7. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I noticed that when I went to look into the differences between RPN and LPN! I was like "oh my God you've got to be kidding me." Someday I'll get the acronyms right

  8. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Okay, so clearly I've got some of my acronyms misconstrued. It's difficult when they differ per region, you know? Anyway, from what I understand, the duties and responsibilities of an LPN and RPN are...

  9. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sorry I should have been more specific, when I said nursing school, I was talking about going to school to become an RN. Where I live, the program to become an LPN is usually one year. I suppose my...

  10. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Whoops, sorry I never knew that. I appreciate the information, thank

  11. Is it necessary to be a LPN before applying to nursing school?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes, I

  12. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    planetoi posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi guys, I'm a brand new member here and this is my first post, so I hope I put it in the right place. I apologize if I didn't! I'm looking for some honest advice from various nurses. I'm seriously...

  13. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for the well thought out reply, I really appreciate it :) You make some very excellent points. I guess the only concern I have with that is the fact that those positions also require...

  14. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the response! That's exactly what I think I'm going to do. Thank you for the advice

  15. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello :) I have worked hard, physically and mentally, although I don't think it's anything that can compare to that of nursing. I've also been in an environment where I'm not always treated well. I've...

  16. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    planetoi replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for answering, I appreciate it :) I think what I'm going to do is volunteer at a hospital or try job shadowing. I definitely need some experience before I make a decision like