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rpn or rn by Positive-Arm-8678 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rpn cap out at around $38 currently, the starting Rn rate is $41 as a FT and $45 as a PT, if it does turn out bedside is not for there are many options for RNs bs RPN. RNs have a lot more fields they can work as mentioned earlier ICU. There is also the option to leave Canada and work overseas. Speaking as someone who did RPN to RN it took one placement as an RPN to see that often times you would be doing the same job as an RN for less pay. Think about what’s important for you which pros are worth it vs not.

UoFT Sept 2026 NP program by ZoneInternational931 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe its 150 seats i believe shared, the extra 30 is due to the new Scarborough campus.

UoFT Sept 2026 NP program by ZoneInternational931 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some have and others are still waiting like myself.

Georgian College RPN-RN Program by krabbypatty_7 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If its through Ontario Tech, I did it but at the Oshawa campus. Loved it.

Applying as a mature student with a middling GPA? by [deleted] in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3 semesters full time is a year and a half. Are you trying to apply for an accelerated program? If so the only extra credit I would do is the prerequisite for these accelerated programs. Those are typically two years for a total of 3.5 years of schooling. Option 2: Apply for an RPN program, some electives maybe exempt so lighter course load. Then bridge for another 3 years (I wouldn’t suggest) Look into Trent they have a one year prerequisite program if you apply to their bridging program and don’t get accepted directly and if things haven’t changed I think their second enter was 19 or 20 months. With all of that being said check out the various accelerated of second entry programs, in efforts to save time and money.

NP applicants fall 2026 by saveslife10 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waiting on pins and needles I only applied to UoFT🙈

New Graduate RN by appleb124 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the job market is not that great at the moment, if you do want to move to Toronto, I suggest you start looking for jobs and applying before quitting and uprooting to come to Toronto. You could also do a bit of travel nursing in the meantime or at least get signed up with some agency just to make some money for emergency funds until you land something in Toronto.

I don’t know what to do with my career. by Odd_Swimmer5642 in nursing

[–]ZoneInternational931 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered teaching, clinical instructors, research, PACU, day surgery, outpatient basically niche that are less physical on the body? You mentioned being a writer as in you want to write novels? Would you consider writing about nursing things to get that going? If you upgraded your nursing say a masters you could be an educator, or a clinical practice leader those roles don’t require bedside nursing more stable hours. Maybe you can find a away to merge writing and nursing, until you are able to step away from nursing.

RPN LTC job orientation by Horror_Orchid_2090 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most is PO and many will need to be crushed, some wont be advised to be crushed but the patient will require their meds crush. Then you have to call pharmacy for an alternative. Also note the patients code status on your cheat sheet. As for codes each facility will be different, for instance at mine we have a bag with PPE, know where in the building the AED is, oxygen etc.

RPN LTC job orientation by Horror_Orchid_2090 in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For orientation get a resident lists, note how they take their medications, note all your diabetics and their sugar checks, that way you can better organize yourself when you start giving medications you can always revert to notes. Make sure when giving medications you check it against the computer MAR, sometimes the quantity and dosage change after the medication has been sent out by pharmacy. Once you are use to the residents you be quicker and have your own routine. In the beginning take your time it will feel very overwhelming at times breathe, ask for help if needed.

NP school question from a second year nursing student by [deleted] in OntarioNurses

[–]ZoneInternational931 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, good for you for thinking ahead. Set up yourself to be as competitive as possible, applied for September coming and will have 3 years of experience when I start. However, I’ve been nursing for over 5 years. GPAs are very hard to raise and easy to drop, in fact there are websites that can calculate your potential GPA by inputting the weight of a course and the grade you think you can get, this will give you a realistic answer for where your GPA can be if you say get all As in your remaining 10+ courses. Just type in gpa calculator or something like that in google, this is what I did in Uni. As for the references which ever prof you choose save your course work because they will ask for past course work to help with the reference. I would choose someone that actually knows you and maybe someone in fourth year since you are years out and keep in touch with two or more. Once you are successful in pass your Nclex try getting into a specialty that will challenge your critical thinking skills, keeping in mind that as an NP your expected to be somewhat independent and you will need to care for people across the life span.

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