Where can I work?

You really can't work in any RPN role without your license. I am not too familiar with RPN licensing but maybe you could get a temp permit. It will allow you to work under the supervision of another RPN while you are waiting for your results, when I graduated I had a couple friends who used the RN temp license (it can be pricey though). Check with the CNO, all the information you need should be on their website.

Good luck

That's great! There is an RPN temp license too. I had no idea that even existed. Thank you! :)

Before we graduated, we had speakers from the provincial College and the unions come in to explain everything to us. How to sign as GPNs and how the initial rate of pay was lower until the Pass certificate was brought in. And remember, the Pass certificate was expected after the first attempt because they would NOT backdate pay for a year if failure happened.

Before we graduated, we had speakers from the provincial College and the unions come in to explain everything to us. How to sign as GPNs and how the initial rate of pay was lower until the Pass certificate was brought in.

You'll probably get the provincial College/union speakers in your "transition to professional nursing" class. I don't know about pay rates, but in Alberta we apparently now sign as LPNs with our temporary registration. See this statement by CLPNA. Check with your provincial College--maybe they have a practice statement for Ontario.

Some places may take you on a temporary licence. The only bad about temporary licences is that if *knock on wood* an individual fails the CPNRE/CNRE your licence will be revoked and it will state that on your CNO Find a Nurse section so it can be quite embarrassing since people will know you failed the exam at least once. You can try working as a personal support worker or sitters for agencies. The pay is not great but its decent experience depending on the client you get.