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Here is a study on Repeat CPNRE Candidate Performance you may find interesting. It contains some very great insights.

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Not suggesting people "delay writing the exam". Just stressing the importance of planning and preparation as CPNRE is such a high stakes exam.

Hi Everyone, just want to add some food for thought on the forum around what you should do BEFORE you schedule your CPNRE appointment. There is a lot of buzz around scheduling appointments. And it is really easy to get caught up in the hype of the new exam coming into effect this May 2016. So you want to take some time and plan and map things out for yourself and do what makes the most sense for you and your particular situation. So before you schedule your appointment you really want to make sure you are ready and you have done a very thorough content review ahead of your date. Pearson view suggests that you "schedule your appointment well in advance of the Authorized Dates” indicated in the Authorization to Test” email." Be careful not to get caught up in the hype of "wanting to get it over and done with as soon as possible" or "everyone is expecting me to write right away."...or "all my friends are writing it in May-June." or "I am writing as soon as I finish my program." or "Everything will still be fresh in my mind." The bottom line is that you want to be prepared and ready. Don't just write because there are dates in May. Write because you feel ready and confident. Just my thoughts. You can never be 100% prepared or ready for this kind of exam. But try to be as ready as you can be. 10 Things to do BEFORE you schedule your CPNRE appointment: 1. Download and review the ASI's Scheduling Process for CPNRE: Information for Test Writers Guide 2. Do the demo training and the read the demo guide once you have access to them. (Visit Pearson Vue Website for more information). You will get access to it from ASI 4 weeks before your chosen exam date. 3. Watch the CNO video for CPNRE and Computer-based Training: Information for Applicants. 4. Download and read the CPNRE Blueprint and the Amendment to the Blueprint. (This is critical whether you are an IEN or a PN new grad) The exam is based on the Blueprint. They outline the competencies and content tested on the actual exam. NOTE: PN New Grads you want to compare them against what you covered in your program so you can make sure you reviewed everything thoroughly; and IENs you want to study them and make sure you understand what they mean and how the nurse demonstrates them in practice. 5. Review the CPNRE Exam Competencies. (Set up your study schedule using an actual calendar or day planner according to the Appendix A back of Prep Guide) 6. Do a very thorough content review (especially basics like A&P, patho, pharma, med-surg), you also want to learn some test-taking strategies before you dig into and start doing practice questions. (Start with the content in Appendix A first) 7. Review the basic practice standards and guidelines and the code of ethics for practical nurses from your regulatory authority. (Do interactive CNO Learning Modules) 8. Go through the current edition of the Prep Guide. (Read the introductory pages, study rationales, do the practice questions using CD-ROM and create a performance profile) 9. Do the Predictor Test to help gauge your readiness (optional only do it if you think it will be helpful to you). 10. Practice good self-care. *if you are a pre-nursing student or a practical nursing student you want to start thinking about this stuff while still in school just so you can stay ahead of the curve. Hope you found this helpful. Always Happy to Help.

ADDITION: The Jurisprudence Exam is specific to each province/territory. It varies. It is not the same. They are each slightly different from each other. So if you write in one province or territory and you move to another province/territory you will have to write the jurisprudence exam for that province/territory. Having said that, use caution when reviewing other regulatory authority websites for information and study materials/resources for the jurisprudence exam as the exam varies from province and territory. Also note, fees, number of questions on exam, number of chances to write, when you can take the exam, length of time to complete the exam, vary by province/territory. Hope this helps.

You are welcome once again. Wishing you only the very best!

You are welcome BlackBee. Yes that is right you can..."move backwards and forward between questions, return to change answers to previous questions, go back and review answers, toggle between English and French, and you also have a whiteboard and pen for making notes." All the best!

Hi Everyone, just wanted to talk about what CPNRE resources and study materials you may want to use to prepare for the CPNRE. In order to figure out what materials and resources to use you need to think about what you already know about the exam. So how should you determine what materials to use for the CPNRE? Let's think about what we know about the CPNRE. This will help guide you in what materials to use for your CPNRE preparation. Here is what we know about the new CPNRE. The FACTS are: It is computer-based. It is multiple-choice. It is competency-based. It is administered by Canadian Regulatory Authorities. It is written by ASI. It is delivered by Pearson Vue. It is based on the nursing process framework. It is not NCLEX-PN. It is a Practical Nurse Exam. 1. It is computer-based. So you want to research test-taking strategies for multiple-choice computer-based exams. Alot of the test-taking strategies for pencil and paper MCQ exams can be adapted to the computer-based exam. Do the demo training and read the demo guide once it is available (ASI) Watch CNO Demo Training Video for Applicants (CNO website or YouTube) 2. It is multiple-choice. You want to research common mistakes made with multiple-choice questions and test-taking strategies for multiple-choice based exams. There is all kinds of stuff on the Internet that you can use. There is a section in the current prep guide that has some test-taking strategies for exam questions as well as common mistakes to avoid. 3. It is competency-based. You want to download and read the CPNRE Blueprint 2012 - 2016. You want to study and make sure you understand every single CPNRE Exam Competencies in Appendix A at the back of the Prep Guide. For exam each competency category: Professional, Ethical, Legal Competencies Read and review the practice standards and guidelines from your regulatory authority. Do the CNO Interactive Learning Modules and the quiz at the end of each module. Download and review the code of ethics for practical nurses found in the resources on the Canadian Council of PN Regulators Website. Foundation of Practice Competencies Look up topics in current Canadian nursing textbooks ie Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Potter and Perry Clinical Skills, Medical-Surgical, Fundamentals of Nursing Look at the back of the current edition of the prep guide for a list of the books (bibiliography) used do develop the questions to give you an idea of the books used Your can borrow books from your local library to cut your cost down or rent them online which is cheaper than buying them. Collaborative Practice Competencies Review the practice standards and guidelines from your regulatory authority. Do the CNO Learning Modules. Review the code of ethics for practical nurses (Canadian Council of PN Regulators). 4. It is administered by Canadian Regulatory Authorities. Download and review any pertinent CPNRE documents from your regulatory authority's website. Check out any study resources that are recommended or suggested by your regulatory authority. Go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on their website. 5. It is written by ASI. Buy or borrow a copy of the current edition of the CPNRE Prep Guide. Do the CPNRE Predictor Test if you think you need it. Download and review the CPNRE Scheduling Guide. Do the Practice Demo Training and and read the Demo Guide once it is available to you. 6. It is delivered by Pearson Vue. Visit their website for CPNRE scheduling guidelines, information and details. 7. It is based on the nursing process. Every question on the CPNRE is testing your understanding of some aspect of the nursing process. You want to familiarize yourself with the steps of the nursing process. If you study the rationales at the end of the prep guide you will notice that Foundation of Practice questions are broken down according to the steps of the nursing process - Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation. It is the same on the CPNRE. So when reviewing topics in med-surg you want to think what would the PN assess, plan, implement and evaluate. CAUTION 8. It is NOT NCLEX-PN. Be careful using alot of NCLEX-based study resources and materials such as Saunders, Mosby's, Lippincott, FD Davis etc to write a Canadian-based exam. You really have to know how to use NCLEX-based materials when studying for the CPNRE. NCLEX-based materials are okay for content review. But NCLEX questions are different from CPNRE questions. Just my thoughts. 9. It is a Practical Nurse Exam. Another caution be careful of using RN Exam preparation materials and study resources. RNs and RPNs have different scopes of practices and hence the questions reflect the different scopes. You need to be careful not to answer PN questions with RN thinking or approach. So really make sure you understand the scope of practice and the differences between the two categories of nurses. Check on your regulatory authority website for the scope of practice of the PN and the Profile of the PN. Hope this helps. :)

You are welcome BlackBee. Great point. I did a new thread on the main page for others to benefit to clarify that point. The great thing is you have a goal and a plan. This keeps you focused and motivated especially when things get challenging. All the best. You will get there. Just keep pushing forward.

Hi Toronto24, Glad you are giving yourself enough time to prepare. You want to analyze the feedback from your exam reports from your first and second attempts and identify your gaps. Then once you know your specific gaps you can devise a plan to address them. I will start a thread on main page and talk about resources and materials you can use so that others in the forum can benefit also. The other thing is you want to do a solid and very thorough content review. Go back to basics. You also want to learn test-taking strategies that can help with application of knowledge and critical thinking. Thanks again for reaching out with your question. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to connect. Always glad to help where I can. Take care and have a great day. Keep your head up. Remember, you can do this. Stay positive and focused. Don't see this as your last chance, see it as a fresh new opportunity. Think about what you need to differently from the last 2 times and focus on how this write will be your BEST WRITE!!!!! You got this! The key for you will be to use your experience from the last 2 times to your advantage. Just think you have a lot more experience with the exam than someone who is writing for the first time. So use that!

Hi Everyone, just wanted to take a moment to share with you 2 things you absolutely MUST KNOW about the CPNRE to help you prepare. Having the right information is so critical to your CPNRE preparation. It allows you to prepare yourself appropriately. 1.The CPNRE is NOT changing to NCLEX-PN The CPNRE will remain the current exam standard for all those looking to become registered/licensed as practical nurses in Canada (Quebec excluded). According to the College of Nurses of Ontario website, "Assessment Strategies Inc., who has been will continue to be the administrator of the exam." The next exam cycle will run from January 2017 to 2021 (5 years). CPNRE Blueprint 2017. The following PN regulators will begin to offer the computer-based CPNRE in May 2016: College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba College of Nurses of Ontario Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia Licensed Practical Nurses Registration Board of Prince Edward Island NOTE: *College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon (pencil and paper administrations) NOTE: Pearson Vue is the leader in computer-based-testing across the globe and the industry's most secured testing company. Even though you will schedule your appointment with Pearson Vue. 2. The CPNRE will NOT be a computer-adaptive test like NCLEX-RN, it will be computer-based. According to the College of Nurses of Ontario latest press release dated March 2016, "The CPNRE will be administered as a computer-based test, which should not be confused with a computer-adaptive test. A computer-adaptive test is a method for administering exams that adapts to each exam writer's ability – the level of difficulty of each question the writer receives depends on how well they performed in the previous question, and writers cannot skip questions. A computer-based test is best described as a paper-and-pencil style exam that is administered on a computer. The questions do not change based on the writer's performance." In summary, CPNRE is not changing to NCLEX-PN. It will continue to be administered by ASI (Canada's Testing Company) and delivered by Pearson VUE (The leader in computer-based testing). In case there is any confusion around this topic. So hope this clears up any confusion that might be out there. Always Happy to Help :)

According to the CNO website, "Assessment Strategies Inc., will continue to be the administrator of the exam." and CNO is still referring to it as the CPNRE. [TABLE] [TR] [TD=width: 69][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

Not from what I gathered from the CNO's latest press release.

Hi Silverdragon102, Are you referring to the CPNRE?

Hi BlackBee, In terms of the exam on the CPNRE there are no alternative items like on NCLEX-RN. Also the CPNRE is not computer-adaptive, it is only computer-based. It is the same as the pencil and paper version, but just on the computer. Removing those two factors makes it a somewhat easier exam. Just my thoughts. Alot of the basic nursing principles and concepts for both exams are much the same. The main challenge will be to "think like a practical nurse" rather than an RN when answering the questions. You want to be answering the questions in terms of the PN scope of practice and from the PN frame of reference (lens) and think what would the PN do. I would get a copy of the 4th edition of the Prep Guide if you do not have it already. Focus on the Appendix A at the back of the prep guide. This does a great job of outlining the assumptions for the PN and the exam competencies that are tested. It will also give you a clearer picture of what the PN is expected to do in terms of basic skills etc. You may also want to download the CPNRE Blueprint if you have not already. The prep guide will help you familiarize yourself with the level of the questions. Study the rationales for the correct and incorrect answers as well. Really study language of the questions and the wording of the questions. This will help you to pick up some of the subtleties and the nuances. Just keep reminding yourself you are answering as a PN. Hope this helps. Happy to Help.

Hi there, if you are a guest to the Allnurses site WELCOME. This message of encouragement is especially for you. You are not an Allnurses members yet. You may be thinking about it or you may be on the fence about joining. I encourage you to join and become members. It is that old adage that there is strength in numbers. CONFESSION: I have been an Allnurses LURKER myself for quiet a while. I would come on as a guest, read posts, see what people were talking about, but I could not add to the conversation or participate because I was not a member. There is nothing worst than a missed opportunity to help someone or to share an idea or to answer a question that you have the answer to. But on March 25, 2016 Good Friday I made the decision to join and I made it official - I became a member of Allnurses. It was the best decision I have made in a long time. Now rather than just being an outsider looking in. I am now an Allnurses Insider. I am also in a better position to get involved, participate in the conversations, answer questions, share my 24 years of nursing experience, pay it forward, contribute in a meaningful way and make a difference. That is a good feeling. I can give back to a profession that has given me so much over the years. I am really glad I made the decision to get off the fence. As a member you can ask questions, answer other people`s questions, find study partners, participate in the conversation, share your stories, your thoughts and your voice, be a part of the community, make new friends, be among other like minded individuals who have similar goals and a shared purpose, get support and encouragement. There is just so much to gain, but also so much you can give. Everyone has something that makes them unique and special that only they can share. It is real easy to join and sign up. You don`t have to use your real name if you are worried about your privacy or anonymity. So I hope you think about it. Would be great to have you on the inside. Happy to Help :)

Hi Everyone, just thought I would share my thoughts on how not to fail the CPNRE. Failing is not fun. No one plans or sets out to fail their nursing exam. I remember when I was preparing for my nursing exam I did a predictor type of test with a very well known and popular exam prep company. I will not name them for obvious reasons. The long and short of the story is that I failed it. I scored below what was considered a passing score or an acceptable standard. I was devastated. I thought I had no chance of passing my nursing exam. After I got over my initial shock and devastation I decided that I was not going to let some lousy predictor test determine whether I would pass my exam or not. I was determined not to fail my exam. Here's what I did to not fail my exam: 1. I reviewed my result from the predictor test and used this to identify my gaps. From there I made a study plan (aka a success plan) to address those areas I performed really badly in. My attitude was to leave no stone unturned. I was going to do what ever it took. 2. I researched the common mistakes people make on the exam and came up with a plan and strategy to avoid these mistakes. By educating myself as to the reasons people fail the exam and the common mistakes they make on the exam I was able to arm myself with very valuable information and strategies to not get caught by those very same mistakes and traps. This was absolutely invaluable to me. Some of the common mistakes people make on multiple-choice exams like the CPNRE are: Not knowing the content well enough. Relying a lot on memorization. Not reading the question carefully and completely. Reading into the question or misreading the question. Drawing the wrong conclusion about what the question is asking. Changing answers. Guessing answers. 3. I was consistent with my studying. I studied every day. I made studying a habit like brushing my teeth. I had a plan and I stuck to it. I wanted to give myself the best chances of passing my first time. In my mind it was my first and last time. That was the mentality I went into the exam with. I gave it my all...my best effort. 4. I used the prep guide as my primary study resource. A lot of my school mates at the then time said they did not find it helpful. I figured it was written by the same authority who wrote the actual exam so in my mind it had to be a whole lot useful. I studied the prep guide in detail. Not only did I focus on the questions, but I spent a considerable amount of time learning and studying the "language of the exam and the questions". I paid attention to the words used in the questions, what they meant, how they were used in the questions. I studied the topics that were in the questions. So when I saw certain words or topics on the day of the exam I already knew how to approach and answer the question because I understood the language of the question. 5. I spent time mastering the concepts and principles commonly tested on the exam. Instead of memorizing a lot of material and questions. I took my time to really learn and master the content. So when I got into the exam I knew how to apply the knowledge I had. My exam was too important to leave anything to chance or to rely on my own memory. I really put in the time to learn the material deeply. This helped me to feel confident with the questions. It did not matter what question came on the exam. I knew I would be able to answer it, because I knew the principles and rationales behind every answer I chose and I knew why the other answers were incorrect. So you want to focus on deep learning and content mastery. To this day I can still recall some information from my exam. 6. I went back to basics. I spent a lot of time studying and reviewing my anatomy and physiology. Here is my thinking behind this. If you know your A&P (normal structure and function of the body), you can figure out your pathophysiology (mechanism of disease) and if you know your pathophysiology you can figure out your clinical manifestations, your nursing process and your pharmacology (the mechanism of action of the medications) etc.. This was a big light bulb moment for me. Just think A&P is the one course you study in school that you use everyday at the bedside. All other courses you learn and study in school all hinge on A&P. 7. I learned test-taking strategies and critical thinking techniques. These really helped me to problem solve and think my way through the questions. Especially when I encountered 2 options that were very similar. It also reduced the amount of guessing I did on the questions. The more you have to guess the more your chances of passing is compromised. Guessing means you are not sure of the answer. When you are not sure it means that you have not fully mastered that content well enough. I found when I knew the material well I did not have to guess. Yes there were a few questions that I did guess on, but it was few in comparison. 8. I realized I had to take better care of myself. Self-care is the first thing that you start to neglect when you are studying for such a high stakes exam. Initially, I was not sleeping, I was studying late into the early hours of the morning, I was constantly tired, my diet was terrible, I was eating all the wrong foods, I was not exercising as I needed to, I started drinking coffee (the funny thing was I was never a coffee drinker until then), I stopped hanging out with my friends, I would skip family functions and get-togethers...you get the picture. I realized I was not good to myself if I was not taking care of myself. So make sure to take care of yourself. You should not be an after thought. You want to be in your best shape not just mentally, but physically, emotionally and spiritually. So you are in tip top shape the day of your exam. Hope you found these strategies helpful. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Would love to hear from you. Always Happy to Help.

Hi BlacKBee you are most welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions that I can answer for you. Take care and all the best.

Hello Everyone, today I was thinking back to when I wrote my exam many years ago and what really motivated me to work hard to pass. So I am sharing the one question that helped me to stay focused and push through. My hope is that it will help you the same way it helped me. Here it is... What would passing the CPNRE mean to you, to your family, to your life? How would your life change? Whenever you feel like it is too hard, or you don`t feel like studying, or you want to give up, or you think you can`t do it. Come back and read this post so you can be reminded of what you are fighting for. Sometimes all it takes to get you in the right mindset are the right words of encouragement. Having a focus or something you can hold on to...to push you...to motivate and drive you...to make you want it. Is all it takes. I know this made a huge difference for me when I was preparing for my exam. I actually wrote my answer down on a little note card and carried it with me everywhere I went. So I always had this reminder with me. I even posted one on the mirror in the bathroom so every morning when I would be getting ready I was reminded of how important passing my exam was. It really help me get my mind right. It was the one little thing that made the biggest difference for me. I am paying it forward. So I am passing it along to you. I would really love to hear from you on what passing the CPNRE would mean to you. I invite you to share a comment. You never know when something you post helps someone else. I would not be where I am today if it were not for those who took an interest in my success and so generously helped me along the way. I truly owe my success to them. So take a minute and share your thoughts. If it is one thing I have learned in my career we never get there alone. Let`s support, encourage and inspire each other. Always Happy to Help.

Hi everyone, just wanted to share some helpful tips with those who will be repeat CPNRE writes. It is not easy to restart and get back into studying mode. But keep your head up and don't give up. You can do this! Step 1: See the exam result as feedback not failure. It is all on how you look at it. It just means that you still have some knowledge gaps and weaknesses you need to address. Step 2: Do a detailed analysis of your exam report to specifically identify your weak points and areas for improvement. Step 3: Identify all the areas from your CPNRE exam result that you scored below the passing percentage and make a list of them so you can focus on those main areas first.The goal is to focus on those areas that you scored below the passing percentage. For example: the passing score for the January 2016 CPNRE was 103/111. So approximately 62.4%. Those are the areas you should concentrate on any area below 62.4%. Step 4: Go back and review the list of CPNRE competencies in Appendix A at the back of your prep guide. Pay close attention to the categories you scored below the passing percentage. Step 5: Study the rationales in the prep guide for the correct answers and the incorrect ones also. These represent basic practical nursing principles you should know and that are commonly tested on the exam. Step 6: Practice using the CD-ROM both in testing mode and feedback mode to help you master key concepts and principles. Step 7: Do a performance profile and track your improvement in the areas you scored below the pass mark. Step 8: Review the standards of practice documents on CNO's website or your regulatory authorities website. Step 9: Also do the CNO Learning Modules. It is a more interactive way to review the practice standards and guidelines. Step 10: Do a thorough content review first before you start doing practice questions. So make a list of topics that you feel you have not quite mastered yet and start there. Think about what topics you had difficulty with on the exam. Use this to jog your memory. Step 11: If you are planning to take coaching classes or an exam prep class only do so after you have done steps 1 - 10 first. You want to be able to get as much as you can out of the coaching classes. This is just a suggestion. Ideally you want to do what is ultimately best for you. You know yourself better than anyone. So be careful not to rely solely on a coaching class to know your specific needs, gaps and weak points. Step 12: Schedule your rewrite date. Make sure you give yourself enough time to prepare before you set the date. So create a plan in advance of when you are thinking to write.Buy a physical calendar and map things out. Keep the deadline to register in mind and the dates you can write. Remember, you are the best person to determine your readiness to write. Don't delay too long as you often you forget a lot of the material. The idea is to set yourself up for success! Remember you can do this! Hope you found these helpful. Let me know. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out. Happy to help.

Just a quick follow up in order to schedule your exam you must have: 1) Confirmation to take the test from your regulatory authority; and 2) Authorization to Test email from Pearson Vue Here are some additional details from the Pearson Vue website. According to Pearson Vue, "It is recommended that you schedule your appointment well in advance of the Authorized Dates” indicated in the Authorization to Test” email." You want to give yourself enough time to get ready. Hope this helps.

You have not written your registration exam yet. Or maybe you have passed your registration exam already. Or you have failed your registration exam once or twice. You are thinking about the jurisprudence exam and how best to prepare for it. and when to take. Here are three quick tips on how to best prepare for the jurisprudence exam based on the [College of Nurses of Ontario] website: Step 1: Visit your regulatory authority's website to learn as much as you can about the jurisprudence exam and their guidelines. Read the FAQs. Each province/territory has slightly different guidelines and fees around the jurisprudence exam. Also you may want to check out other regulatory authority's websites for more resources and tips etc. Step 2: Look at the sample questions and the recommended study materials. This will help you to get an idea of the structure and format of the questions (what you can expect) and what materials to use to focus your studying. Step 3: Study the Jurisprudence Exam Competencies until you know them like the back of your hand. Understanding the Jurisprudence Exam Competencies is key to doing well on the Jurisprudence Exam. Use the competencies to create a study schedule. You decide when to take your jurisprudence exam. The best time to take the jurisprudence exam is when you have done a thorough review for it and you are ready. You can write it before your registration exam, after your registration exam or between your registration exam writes. It is up to you when you write. Hope this helps. Please let me know i:sneaky:f you have any additional questions about the jurisprudence exam. Happy to help

[ONTARIO] Hi there, yes CNO has a lot of study materials and it is ALL very important in helping you to plan, prepare and pass your jurisprudence exam. Even though you "can write until you pass" you ideally want to pass it the first time. According to the College of Nurses, "there is no limit on the number of times you can write the examination." The jurisprudence exam helps you to protect your license once you get it. It is all the laws, by-laws, regulations, practice standards and guidelines that govern nursing in Ontario (Canada). Don't see it as a "waste of $40" see it as a practice run for your CPNRE/NCLEX if you have not written your CPNRE/NCLEX yet. See it as a safeguard for your license. Yes it is "open book", but you need to prepare your materials you will refer to ahead of time. Otherwise you end up burning through and wasting a lot of time looking up material and you only have 3h15m to write the exam and answer 150 multiple-choice questions as an RN or RPN. You want to learn this material very well and do a very "thorough review" of the material. You don't just want to "learn it and forget it". You will not finish the exam if you do not prepare in advance. If you have any other questions about the jurisprudence exam feel free to ask me. Happy to help.

Hi there, in response to your question you want to start with first understanding the scope of practice of the RPN compared to the RN. They are very different. Even though RNs and RPNs learn from the same body of knowledge and are subject to the standards of practice equally, their scopes of practice are different. I am not sure which province you will be writing in. So you want to contact the regulatory authority for the province you are writing in and learn about the RPN role and scope. A great place you can start is the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators. Check the RESOURCE SECTION. If you are coming to [ONTARIO], I would go to the College of Nurses website and download and read the Entry-to-Practice Competencies for both RNs and RPNs so you can make the distinction between both. Hope this helps. :)