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Hi there dishes. Yes, my attendance at Riviere-du-loup was through the Explore program. I may not have the opportunity to take it again this year, but I will certainly look into taking a program through York over the winter or summer semester. I started my French Studies Major at Keele Campus in with the intention of becoming bilingual, but my goal was always to become a nurse. My gpa was just below the average needed to switch into the accelerated program at York which is why I took the diploma program instead through Sheridan. I felt like I wasn't truly committed to pursuing bilingual certification at the time. Now that I have a break between January and September I can : 1. Start specialising in skin/wound/Footcare (and potentially finish by september 2015) 2. Improve my french speaking skills 3. Take an elective from the post-bridge program (at Trent U) over the summer 4. Continue to work at Costco while looking for a job as an RPN

@dishes Thank you for the suggestions on how to improve my resume. I actually haven't tried facilities with a french requirement because i'm not completely fluent yet. I can understand about 80% of what I read and/or hear but I still struggle with speaking conversationally.

I realised I forgot to add my RN student experience... SAINTSA EDUCATION 2014-Present George Brown College, Toronto, ON RPN to RN Bridge 2012-2013 Sheridan College, Brampton, ON Practical Nurse 2011 CÉGEP de Rivière-du-Loup, Rivière-du-Loup, QU Francais Intermediare 2010-2012 York University, Toronto, ON French Studies Major RN (STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE April 2014- August 2014 Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON Medical-Surgical Unit PN (Student) Clinical Experience July 2013-August 2013 Baycrest, Toronto, ON Palliative Care May 2013-July 2013 St. Joseph's Health Care Centre, Toronto, ON Transitional Care Unit January 2013-April 2013 Baycrest, Toronto, ON Continuing Complex Care September- December 2012 Villa Forum, Mississauga, ON June 2012-August 2012 ExtendiCare, Brampton, ON SAINTSA Page Two CERTIFICATES 2014 CPR 2013 IV Therapy & Phlebotomy for RN/RPN 2010 York University Entrance Scholarship, Toronto, ONT 2010 Kiwanis Dance Performance, Toronto, ONT ASSOCIATIONS 2012-Present RPNAO WORK EXPERIENCE 2013-Present Costco Wholesale 2011 Summer Camp 2011 Interactive Learning Adventure, Mississauga, ON 2006-2014 McDonald's Restaurant, Mississauga, ON

Oh ok. I took it off since it wasn't directly related to nursing. I've added it back now. Thank you.

Ahh, I see how that would be confusing. I've followed your advice and this is my updated resume. It's looking a little bare right now, which is partially why i'd like to start specialising in January. Im having a hard time choosing a specialty. Im interested in most aspects of nursing but of course want job security once i've finished. I loved my experience in palliative care and would like to explore it further I just dont think im ready to leave the GTA yet to find a job. SAINTSA __________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION 2014-Present George Brown College, Toronto, ON RPN to RN Bridge 2012-2013 Sheridan College, Brampton, ON Practical Nurse 2011 CÉGEP de Rivière-du-Loup, Rivière-du-Loup, QU Francais Intermediare 2010-2012 York University, Toronto, ON French Studies Major PN (Student) Clinical Experience July 2013-August 2013 Baycrest Palliative Care May 2013-July 2013 St. Joseph's Health Care Centre Transitional Care Unit January 2013-April 2013 Baycrest Continuing Complex Care September- December 2012 Villa Forum, Mississauga, ON June 2012-August 2012 ExtendiCare, Brampton, ON SAINTSA Page Two CERTIFICATES 2014 CPR HCP Level 2013 IV Therapy & Phlebotomy for RN/RPN ASSOCIATIONS 2012-Present RPNAO REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Thank you for the advice dishes. I actually fast tracked my 2 year diploma at Sheridan college so I was only there for a year and a half from march 2012 to august 2013. My psw experience came from placements within the RPN program during the first year when we learned the basics around therapeutic communication, bedmaking, feeding ect. Do you think it's still worth mentioning?

Hello Everyone, After passing the CPNRE last year, I haven't been successful finding a job. I'm currently bridging to BScN but will not be able to continue with the program full-time until September of next year. In the mean time, I would like to work as an RPN but feel my resume may not be up to par. I also intend to specialize in either wound/footcare or perioperative care starting in January. Can you please take a quick look and let me know what changes can be made so that it stands out to employers? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. SAINTSA ________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION 2014-Present George Brown College, Toronto, ONT RPN to RN Bridge 2012-2013 Sheridan College, Brampton, ONT Practical Nurse 2011 CÉGEP de Rivière-du-Loup, Rivière-du-Loup, QUE Francais Intermediare 2010-2012 York University, Toronto, ONT French Studies Major 2005-2010 Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School, Mississauga, ONT Ontario Secondary School Diploma PN (Student) Clinical Experience July 2013-August 2013 Baycrest Palliative Care May 2013-July 2013 St. Joseph's Health Care Centre Transitional Care Unit Jan 2013-April 2013 Baycrest Continuing Complex Care PSW (Student) Clinical Experience 2012 Villa Forum, Mississauga, ONT 2012 ExtendiCare, Brampton, ONT SAINTSA Page Two CERTIFICATES 2014 College of Nurses of Ontario Practical Nursing Certification 2013 Central West Palliative Care Conference 2013 IV Therapy & Phlebotomy for RN/RPN 2013 CRP Heart and Stroke Foundation 2012- Present First Aid EMP Canada 2009 Philip Pocock Grade 12 Honor Role 2009 Certificate of fluency in French Language AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS 2013 McDonalds Employee of the Month, Mississauga, ONT 2010 York University Entrance Scholarship, Toronto, ONT 2010 Kiwanis Dance Performance, Toronto, ONT 2009 McDonalds Employee of the Month, Mississauga, ONT 2008 McDonalds Employee of the Month, Mississauga, ONT ASSOCIATIONS 2012-Present RPNAO WORK EXPERIENCE 2011 Summer Camp 2011 Interactive Learning Adventure, Mississauga, ONT 2006-Present McDonald's Restaurant, Mississauga, ONT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST