I'm currently a PSW in ontario, & i'm almost done the Practical Nursing program.
I'm curious to see what type of monthly income any other RPN's in Ontario are currently making.
I'm a single female, no kids, and still struggle on a PSW salary, at $16/hour, i'm curious to see how much of a life-change will take place financially once i'm a graduated RPN.
If you feel comfortable, how much do you make a month, after taxes, as an RPN in ontario? & where do you work?
Also, is it hard to find full-time, well paying work after graduation? I heard it's quite hard for new grads to make full-time pay?
My non nurse manager wanted me to take the bridge.Hmmm...Let's see. I am 43 and still in debt from the RPN program and she wants me to fork over thousands more and spend three years getting my degree. Meanwhile they just laid off registered staff whilst hiring MORE managers and administration.
Yea, I work casually in a hospital and i'm getting $21/hour there as a PSW as well, their RPN's start at $25/hour though. Plus shift premiums, $2 for evenings, or nights.
Can I ask about the technology? Do you use DYNAMAPs to do your vitals? Do you put your vitals in a computer or on paper. Where i am we have more technology and I am wondering how much of it is used in Ont.
I'm not a nurse, but I have recently made a decision to pursue a career path in Nursing as soon as i return home to Ontario (i currently reside in B.C.) I'm really looking for guidance here, and after researching schools, programs and pathways, I feel as though I'm unclear about which pathway to take??
I want to become an R.N. My goal is simple.
But I am unsure about the best possible way to achieve that goal... as the information is so spread out, and often vague.
What I am trying to facilitate by joining this forum, is perhaps some discussion on personal experiences concerning both Taking the RPN college level program, and bridging to the BscN, or simply obtaining a university degree in BscN and going from there. As it stands, my previous college experience is non-applicable to sciences and i will require substantial upgrading with my highschool diploma in order to become fit for university. I am twenty eight years old and am willing to do what it takes, but I want to waste as little time as possible in the process.
I'm sure there are others who have been in my shoes, perhaps you could have some advice? I want nothing more to invest in my future immediately. I feel as though I would be a fantastic contribution to the nursing profession, and I'm determined to succeed. But I will be doing this as a mature student, and relying heavily on student loans and funding. I can't afford to make any mistakes financially!
I'm not a nurse, but I have recently made a decision to pursue a career path in Nursing as soon as i return home to Ontario (i currently reside in B.C.) I'm really looking for guidance here, and after researching schools, programs and pathways, I feel as though I'm unclear about which pathway to take??
I want to become an R.N. My goal is simple.
But I am unsure about the best possible way to achieve that goal... as the information is so spread out, and often vague.
What I am trying to facilitate by joining this forum, is perhaps some discussion on personal experiences concerning both Taking the RPN college level program, and bridging to the BscN, or simply obtaining a university degree in BscN and going from there. As it stands, my previous college experience is non-applicable to sciences and i will require substantial upgrading with my highschool diploma in order to become fit for university. I am twenty eight years old and am willing to do what it takes, but I want to waste as little time as possible in the process.
I'm sure there are others who have been in my shoes, perhaps you could have some advice? I want nothing more to invest in my future immediately. I feel as though I would be a fantastic contribution to the nursing profession, and I'm determined to succeed. But I will be doing this as a mature student, and relying heavily on student loans and funding. I can't afford to make any mistakes financially!
Thanks for your help....
If RN is your goal and you can swing it I would suggest you go straight to the RN program. Many people plan on going the RPN first route and want to bridge later but those plans go by the wayside.You know how life can get in the way of the best laid plans....
RPN will take you 2 years(and you may have some prerequisites to do first) and the bridge will take you 3 more years after that. It depends on your personal circumstances. I was 38 and took my program part time at night because I was a single mom and I needed to keep working. Now I am 44 and still trying to pay off my school loans. Going back for 3 years and several more thousand dollars debt isn't looking so good now. Besides I have a job that I love and I like being an RPN. Which path is right for you is really something a stranger can't answer.Best of luck and you can come here if you have more questions.
Fiona59
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Spot on Lori. Upgrading to RN sucks for all PNs across the country.