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Acquire health sciences knowledge, skills and abilities that transfer to many career opportunities. Develop the compassionate, scientific and managerial skills required for success in the profession of Nursing. Benefit from a professional career with excellent mobility and a dynamic variety of fulfilling work opportunities.
Nursing is one profession with two categories of nurses. Both are registered professionals who work collaboratively to meet the challenges of patients in today’s complex healthcare environment.
- RNs are Registered Nurses who are prepared to work in any setting and with any type of patient. As of 2005, all new RNs must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN)
- RPNs are Registered Practical Nurses who deliver care to patients with less complex needs. As of 2005, all new RPNs must earn a diploma in Practical Nursing by taking a college program consisting of four semesters over 2 years
- Graduate to a wide variety of work settings from hospitals to cruise ships to foreign services, in Canada and abroad
- Experience excellent opportunities to travel and work
- Benefit from working with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to patients and their needs
- Achieve financial success with average annual starting salary at approximately $44,000 (RN) and $39,000 (RPN)
- Enjoy workplace flexibility either part-time or full-time
- Work in a very people oriented field
- Make a difference
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