Khow89

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  1. Should I go for the cheaper program or more "prestigious"?

    Khow89 replied to onedayatatime123's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Personally I don't think it really matters which school you go to as long as you have a high GPA for NP school later. UofT is affiliated with a lot of hospitals downtown so you will get placements...

  2. RN MOVING FROM NY TO TORONTO

    Khow89 replied to friendlyelse's topic in Canada

    Only Sick Kids take pediatric patients in downtown Toronto but other hospitals not downtown have pediatric units. McMaster Children Hospital is also another children hospital in

  3. New Grad RPN- losing hope

    Khow89 replied to FutureRN&mama's topic in Canada

    How long has it been since you wrote the exam? It might just take some

  4. RPN to RN advice

    Khow89 replied to nursejac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think just do really well in one course and it should bump you high enough. Take coronary care 1, you can use it as an elective once you're in the program. Personally, I wouldn't want to drive 2 hrs...

  5. OnTech (UOIT) RPN to BScn Bridge Program Opinions

    Khow89 replied to Lexi354's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm glad its been helpful for you! Good luck in Sept, it will be an exciting

  6. OnTech (UOIT) RPN to BScn Bridge Program Opinions

    Khow89 replied to Lexi354's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Generally they organize it so that you do the classes in 1-2 days. So it will be long days but you just need to go in for those days. The ability to customize your time schedule might be limited but...

  7. New Grad RPN- losing hope

    Khow89 replied to FutureRN&mama's topic in Canada

    The market is quite competitive at the moment. I didn't get an interview until 3 months after I got my license for RN. You just got to hang in there, keep applying and continuously adjust your cover...

  8. I am a CNA or HCA in Canada, Should I go for Pharmacy Technician or LPN?

    Khow89 replied to Tun Tun's topic in Canada

    Wouldn't they still need pharm tech at pharmacy stores? Well the benefit of doing LPN is that you can directly upgrade to RN through bridging and possible masters later if you want. Whereas pharm tech...

  9. Getting Ready for RN

    Khow89 replied to PNDtoBScNto?'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think just doing the assigned readings/questions, making notes, asking questions, studying ahead of time before exams, figuring out why you didn't do well initially and you'll be

  10. BScN or RPN? I'm worried about cost?

    Khow89 replied to scorpiosunshine's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Maybe explore what financial assistance is available to you at the school and see if that will allow you to complete the BsCN program without any worry. If it not, the RPN program seems like the more...

  11. Summer Jobs In Toronto

    Khow89 replied to PaedRN's topic in Canada

    Honestly I think at the moment finding a part time job anywhere and volunteering at the hospital will help you now and in the future. Volunteering will give you an opportunity to communicate with...

  12. Summer Jobs In Toronto

    Khow89 replied to PaedRN's topic in Canada

    Some places hire nursing students for psw positions. Some hospitals hire 3rd year nursing student as clinical

  13. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Ohhh got you. I think as long as you have a PN diploma and CNO license it should be fine unless it says on the website you will not be accepted for previous BScN nursing

  14. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I don't think you are able to transfer to the bridging program form BScN as you will be required to have a PN diploma and CNO license. However, I heard some schools allow you to transfer to the PN...

  15. Ontario RPN-RN Bridge September 2020 Intake

    Khow89 replied to kim1l's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yea, let's say you start school Sept 2020, you will start applying for uni Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 for the Sept 2021

  16. Ontario RPN-RN Bridge September 2020 Intake

    Khow89 replied to kim1l's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You can try emailing the admission office your license

  17. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    This is a copy pasta of the admission website from uoit. I might be overlooking something but I don't see where they say if you have a repeated course you are automatically

  18. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Admission requirements You must hold an approved Ontario college diploma (or equivalent) in Practical Nursing with a minimum A- average. In addition, you must hold a current certificate of competence...

  19. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I applied for the 2014 intake and my gpa was 3.6/4.0 at

  20. Question: PN bridge to RN with a repeated course

    Khow89 replied to stonepod's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I thought UOIT were okay with repeated courses as long as you have a competitive

  21. Nursing Pre-requisite courses

    Khow89 replied to Moge Zhang's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi I went to Ontario Tech U, check out their website and email their contact if you have any question about

  22. Ontario RPN-RN Bridge September 2020 Intake

    Khow89 replied to kim1l's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    For the bridging program, it's roughly around there. For some people who are working, they prefer less clinical hours and for those who are not working the opposite. Just whichever works best for...

  23. Ontario RPN-RN Bridge September 2020 Intake

    Khow89 replied to kim1l's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Def choose the place closest to home. Just fyi for Cent/Ryerson, I had friends who did that program and they said that as long as you maintain a certain grade, you'll get into Ryerson. Another thing...

  24. Best GTA/Ontario RPN Program?

    Khow89 replied to FutureNurseCarrie's topic in Canada

    Personally, I don't think it really matter which school you end up attending unless that school is very unsafe when teaching nursing care. School teaches you like the tip of the iceberg and everything...

  25. Nursing Pre-requisite courses

    Khow89 replied to Moge Zhang's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    If you're still in the states maybe take the anatomy course there, you don't have to necessarily take the course in Canada. You might need to fly in for the final exam which might be a bit expensive...