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What is the difference between a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Practical Care Aide (PCA)?

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What is the difference between a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Practical Care Aide (PCA)?

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A Registered Nurse and a Registered Practical Nurse are professional nurses regulated under the College of Nurses of Ontario. Personal Support Workers are not nurses but have received education about the provision of personal care at the Community College (certificate) level. PSWs and PCAs are unregulated. Practical Care Aide (PCA) is the job title within the City of Toronto used to designate a PSW.