GingerCrayons

There is a January intake; the applications are open now.

I have 2 part-time RPN positions, both at hospitals, and my monthly take home is usually about $4000-$4500. One is in the GTA and the other is more rural.

Trillium Health Partners is hiring RPNs in their stroke and ortho departments as well as medicine. Try applying there.

Mine says waitlisted for both Mohawk campuses I applied to but on their website one is still listed at open. I'm just as confused as you.

I'm in the same waitlist boat.

Jesse Salander "Mama" from Code Black. He is encouraging, calm, and treats everyone the same. His coworkers respect him and often seek his professional expertise.

This is what he/she is talking about:

I applied for this year.

If you are willing to relocate I know that the Sioux Lookout is always hiring.

I am working as an an RPN in pediatrics and neurosurgery. I have also applied at the Hamilton and Brantford sites. Are you working as an RPN?

I didnt make the cut. I got a letter in the mail saying that I met the requirements but that other candidates were chosen who also ket the requirements (obviously they had better grades and/or Casper scores). Good luck! ?

Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga is holding a nursing job fair with same-day interviews at Credit Valley Hospital.

Have you considered Conestoga? All of your other choices are great but Centennial isn't the best. As for the preadmission tests there really isn't much you can do to prepare. I have taken both the HOAE as well as the Humber preadmission test and I did not find them difficult at all. It's pretty basic in terms of content. The questions are things that, if you paid attention in high school, you should know. I'm sure you will do well. Good luck :)

Hello, I am not sure if you have heard of the Nipissing University blended delivery program. Here is the link: http://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/faculties/applied-professional/school-of-nursing/Documents/RPN-BScN_Blended-AppInfo.pdf You do have to be employed as an RPN at one of their partnered locations or your current employer can become partners (they do not partner with doctors offices). I hope everything works out for you :)

Did you get in? I am applying for the September start and would like to know what you think of it so far.

Congrats!!!

I live in the KW area. I have definitely looked there for sure. Halton region and Hamilton tend to have tons of postings.

Thanks everyone! I will take all of your advice into consideration. Much appreciated :)

It's very important. My babies are my world and one of the reasons I become a nurse. I've worked so hard for this and I feel like I might be letting my only opportunity to get in slip away. But my kids aren't going to ever be this little again. Ugh. I guess I could have a worse dilemma.

The opportunity to work as an RPN in the Sioux Lookout has just fallen into my lap. I have been looking for a job as an RPN since graduation 8 months ago (I live in southern Ontario). I don't want to pass up this amazing opportunity but I don't know if I could leave my husband and children behind for a year. I'm so torn. My husband is 100% supportive or whatever I decide, but my children are young and have pleaded for me to stay. I just don't know what to do. What would you do and why?

I am sorry to hear that you were unsuccessful. I might still have some study questions that I can send you. After studying by myself all week I would get together with some fellow nurse friends and study with them. I found that how they approached questions helped me on the ones that I was unsure of. Which city do you live in? If you don't mind me asking, what was the passing score?

What city are you in? In most places now you can get a police check same day. All of mine have been within minutes. You have to go to the police station and fill out a form there. They will advise you of which form you need.

Have you considered doing a "community visit" to remote/rural locations in northern Ontario? They are looking for nurses all of the time and you will get reimbursed for your visit. I graduated in April and have only had 2 interviews (I did not get the first job but will know about the 2nd next week). The place I just interviewed at is in a remote/rural northern Ontario town. I will have to move there (leave my fiancé and children at home) if I want any hope of getting my foot in the door. I see a lot of posting for community nurses (VON, St. Elizabeth, Rivera, etc.). Try those out (unless you already have).

I graduated from the RPN program at Conestoga this past April. It is a great program and there are some fantastic teachers. The program is a combination of blended learning and self-directed learning. I found that there are a few courses that I actually needed to be present for every class (some were only because 20% of the grades were participation). But I did feel very prepared and confident for clinical placements thanks to the support of my teachers and all of their lengthy slide shows. You will probably get the same education at both colleges. If you start in January I have heard that clinical placements are usually better because there tends to be less students. So if you don't mind wait an extra semester and saving your self a crazy winter trek; go with Mohawk. Good luck with your studies!

I'm sure your little lady is very proud of you Jenn