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  1. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    LemonDrop1234 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    That's very interesting. So it's your perspective that new grads are not equipped to work ICU? That is very telling and I think points to our programs being a little bit behind the USA,

  2. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    LemonDrop1234 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    For those that have posted previously, did you end up writing the NCLEX? If so, how did you do? I am attending an accelerated BSN program in Canada but also applied to the US as I am a dual citizen...

  3. Recognized Perioperative Nursing

    LemonDrop1234 replied to kumonile's topic in Canada

    for those that have taken one of these courses, did you have OR experience. Some programs require a couple of years of OR experience. Do you think it's possible to get accepted as a new

  4. RN vs. RPN in the OR

    LemonDrop1234 replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Canada

    Thank you! That is helpful to know. Do RNs ever work as scrub nurses? I am interested in scrubbing.

  5. RN vs. RPN in the OR

    LemonDrop1234 posted a topic in Canada

    Hello, I will be graduating as an RN. Down the road I am interested in working in the OR. I am aware of the preoperative post RN programs in Toronto/Ontario and have read up on them. However, I just...

  6. New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    LemonDrop1234 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    To be fair, I did not read through every page of this thread. That being said, where did you go to school? In the area that you are applying? Also, it might be wise to post the cover letter and resume...

  7. Becoming an RN at 29

    LemonDrop1234 replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    You are definitely not too old. You'll probably live to be 85+ so how do you want to spend your life? Even if you were to retire around 65, thats 30+ years in your chosen

  8. Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    LemonDrop1234 replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    I'm curious...where did you attend school? They obviously let you graduate while being severely underprepared. Also, did you pass the

  9. Going to Canada!

    LemonDrop1234 replied to NeverNurse2b's topic in Canada

    You should seriously consider doing your BSN/undergrad in Canada :) It will be much much cheaper even as an international student. Check out BSN programs at Queen's, U of T, MAC, UBC, etc. I live in...

  10. York 2nd entry Students

    LemonDrop1234 replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    same!

  11. York 2nd entry Students

    LemonDrop1234 posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey, this question is for any current or past students of the York 2nd entry program. How were the clinical placements? I have read that York students only do LTC, Rehab, Mental Health and Med-Surg....

  12. Kenyan nurse migrating to Vancouver

    LemonDrop1234 replied to Yrimu's topic in Canada

    Not to discourage you at all, I think it's great that you want to move to Canada :) but remember that Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities in the world so make sure you factor that into your...

  13. York 2nd entry Students

    LemonDrop1234 replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Do you mean a York faculty strike or an ONA union strike? The job market and a nurses strike are outside of my control, but deciding where I attend school is something I can make an informed decision...

  14. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Bjames18, sorry if this double posts. I think my iPhone deleted my response. I'm not sure of the differences between the clinical components. Definitely visit both campuses to ask in person, meet...

  15. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Bjames18, Where abouts do you live at the moment? Personally, I really regret not applying to Mac as well. U of T is a large commuter school spread out across the city. I think it would be harder to...

  16. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey, Just wanted to update that I received an offer of admission to YORK on Thursday April 27th via email. Still waiting on U of T. Congrats to everyone so

  17. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I read that on the forum as well...probably because he's a man. lol But seriously, I did honestly wonder how as there were so many applicants with much better stats who got

  18. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @Toronto2bNurse2016 how did you get into U of T and Mac but not

  19. Ontario Second-Entry Nursing (2017)

    LemonDrop1234 replied to elliscn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey! I've been lurking for a while so this is my first post about Ontario schools. I'm also super worried about not getting accepted anywhere I've applied to York and U of T. In retrospect I should...

  20. Best programs in Southern CA

    LemonDrop1234 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! New to the forum so apologies if this is not in the correct place! As California nurses, what schools do you consider to be "the best"? i.e. best reputation, high percentage of new grads getting...

  21. Online Pre-Reqs

    LemonDrop1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! First post so apologies if I don't do it correctly... I am in the process of beginning my journey to becoming an RN. I already have an undergraduate Honors BA degree in Psychology so I'm...