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  1. mom with 2 kids - RN or RPN

    RPNtoRN replied to christylai1992's topic in Canada

    I was in a similar situation and chose the RPN route. Now I'm in my second year of the bridging program and I wish I'd saved myself the trouble and gone straight for the RN. The upside is that I...

  2. Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

    RPNtoRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in school and working part-time as an RPN (LPN). I also have a 6 year old daughter. I didn't do much while I was taking the RPN program, but now I'm making time for hobbies and family. It's...

  3. Cannot get any references.

    RPNtoRN replied to anxiouspn's topic in Canada

    She may want to consider volunteering somewhere to gain references. This will also look good on a resume. Also, a coach from a sports team could provide a reference...maybe the school offers...

  4. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    RPNtoRN replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in the same boat. 60 residents for the evening med passes (dinner time and hs). I had 3 evening orientation shifts, 2 day shifts, and 2 night shifts, as well as working 2 nights alone before...

  5. is this a verbal offer? if so, when shall I follow up?

    RPNtoRN replied to plub's topic in Canada

    The same thing happened to me, but I didn't receive the official written offer until my first day of orientation. I don't think it would hurt to call back to confirm your start

  6. Family Life and Nursing

    RPNtoRN replied to dreams91's topic in Canada

    That's great to know, dishes. Thanks for the insight

  7. Family Life and Nursing

    RPNtoRN replied to dreams91's topic in Canada

    I'm also a full time BScN bridging student and a single mom. I've just started shift work at a nursing home, and it's going to be really tricky. I have a babysitter and back ups available, but I do...

  8. Fitness To Work?

    RPNtoRN replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    I had an employer check my BP for a PSW position once. It was weird because that was all they did; no physical

  9. Passed NCLEX-RN Canada on the third try!!!

    RPNtoRN replied to FitNurse444's topic in Canada

    Congrats! I'm a second year student at Nipissing U and the NCLEX stuff is being drilled into us. I hope I'm ready in 2 years. Good luck with your job search

  10. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    RPNtoRN replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    Yes, I should have mentioned that I'm in the full-time program. Admission is much more flexible for

  11. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    RPNtoRN replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    I'm in the Nipissing bridging program. Only my PN transcript was considered. It's very competitive to get in, though. The cut off was a 3.8 GPA. Unfortunately a lot of students in the PN program...