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No more Associate Degree RNs you need a Bachelor to be a RN?????????????????

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It is true in canada diploma LPNs are called Registered Practical Nurses? And Canada RNs are called Bachelor Science Nurses and need a Bachelor degree to practice?

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Recent changes in the entry to practice requirements by the College of Nurses of Ontario. As of January 2005, Registered Nurses beginning their practice will require Baccalaureate nursing preparation while Practical Nurses must graduate from a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma Program.

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