worried about first term??? NEED SOME HELP PLEASE!!!

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I recently got in to the rpn program that starts in Sept 2008 at my community college. I have just recently completed all my pre-req for the program. I find myself having mixed feelings about the nursing profession. Recently, I have been having thought that I wouldn't be able to pass the program?? I also have been having feelings of will I get a job after graduation?? I will be 30 when I graduate from rpn in Ontario. I also have been wondering what type of jobs Rpn can get in ontario??? I was also curious if they is currently a demand for rpn in Ontario???

P.s before deciding to go back to school I was a PSW or HCA!!!

Sorrry for the questions just very exicted, nervous and scared about starting nursing in Sept!!!! Any Help would be greatly accept!!!

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Have you researched your local job market? Hospital, facility websites?

What is the college employment rate after grad? Norquest, here in Alberta, quite openly brags that 99% of their grads have employment upon graduation.

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Thanks I will research that information!!

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Specializes in Gerontology.
I recently got in to the rpn program that starts in Sept 2008 at my community college. I have just recently completed all my pre-req for the program. I find myself having mixed feelings about the nursing profession. Recently, I have been having thought that I wouldn't be able to pass the program?? I also have been having feelings of will I get a job after graduation?? I will be 30 when I graduate from rpn in Ontario. I also have been wondering what type of jobs Rpn can get in ontario??? I was also curious if they is currently a demand for rpn in Ontario???

P.s before deciding to go back to school I was a PSW or HCA!!!

Sorrry for the questions just very exicted, nervous and scared about starting nursing in Sept!!!! Any Help would be greatly accept!!!

You'll be 30 in 2 years no matter what happens, so don't let age stop you!

There are lots of jobs out there - they may not be your first choice in some areas, but it will give you experience! And, yes - you'll be able to pass! Just study, do your assisngments and ask lots and lots of questions! When in clinicals, make it known that you are interested in everything! Even if something isn't in your scope of practise, if you hear of an interesting procedure being done, ask to watch. You'll be amazed at what you can learn if you keep an open mind and keep an eye out for opportunnites!Good Luck!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Med-Surg..

Just keep up with the class work, review what you don't know, and don't miss classes unless you have a really good reason as they go over a ton of information, finally, read over your notes after each class. This helped me a lot when time was in short supply.

Also the advice about researching your local job market is excellent, that way you will know what types of jobs are out there that a new grad can get. Best of luck.

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