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 have resulted in changes to the registered nursing and practical nursing programs. As of January 2005, Registered Nurses beginning their practice will require Baccalaureate nursing preparation while Practical Nurses must graduate from a Registred practical nursing Diploma program.

supernurse said:

maybe with the change we will be more respected and appreciated. many don't see the value in a lpn but we are a vital part of the whole team (cna,lpn,rn). so many get caught up in a title the cant see past it. in the little time that i have been blessed to be a nurse i have learned a lot about people. you can never let anybody define what u are worth except you. all in all, whatever you choose 2 do in this field be the best at it.

I do like the idea of the name "Professional" being used in our names as LVN's/LPN's. After all, I have a "Profession", I work in a "Profession", etc. etc. ...............makes ya think.