George Brown PN Sept. 2014

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Hi everyone! Just wanted to start a thread for people applying to the PN program this year at George Brown. I have applied already and I am in their Pre-Health program. Lets keep up to date with each others timelines :)

Congrats on getting in to GBC! I'm in my 3rd semester there, still love it, but it is tough! Best of luck :D

Hi there,

Hope your 3rd semester went well and that you're ready for fourth & last semester:up: I just finished 2nd, I'll be going to 3rd semester this fall. How was your experience in 3rd sem? Was the course load for 3rd sem heavy than 2nd? what courses were difficult? did you guys had sections A & B in the 3rd sem? How is the timetable schedule in 3rd semester, is it same as it was in 2nd semester (3days classes & 2 days clinicals)? and lastly what kind of clinical placements do semester 3 students get?

I apologize for so many questions and thank-you in advance.

A

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Hi,

3rd semester was tough, but I had some personal issues going on, so it may have been harder for me. We had sections a&b again, and even if you register in a, you may be switched to b, it all depends on the placements. The timetable is the same as far as 3 days of class, 2 days of clinical. Although it was a tough semester, there was overlap in the material between patho and theory, which helped me to better understand. Pharmacology was intense as usual - lots of material to cover, although I found the textbook very helpful in explaining everything. Health assessment was tough, lots of material, especially neuro - try to study that over the summer. The placements vary based on what we're given by the facilities. There were several acute placements, including a cardiac, an orthopedic and a stroke unit, but there were also rehab, palliative and transitional units.

i think I've answered all your questions :). Enjoy your summer!

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Hi,

3rd semester was tough, but I had some personal issues going on, so it may have been harder for me. We had sections a&b again, and even if you register in a, you may be switched to b, it all depends on the placements. The timetable is the same as far as 3 days of class, 2 days of clinical. Although it was a tough semester, there was overlap in the material between patho and theory, which helped me to better understand. Pharmacology was intense as usual - lots of material to cover, although I found the textbook very helpful in explaining everything. Health assessment was tough, lots of material, especially neuro - try to study that over the summer. The placements vary based on what we're given by the facilities. There were several acute placements, including a cardiac, an orthopedic and a stroke unit, but there were also rehab, palliative and transitional units.

i think I've answered all your questions :). Enjoy your summer!

Thank-you so much! Enjoy your summer too:)

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Hi,

3rd semester was tough, but I had some personal issues going on, so it may have been harder for me. We had sections a&b again, and even if you register in a, you may be switched to b, it all depends on the placements. The timetable is the same as far as 3 days of class, 2 days of clinical. Although it was a tough semester, there was overlap in the material between patho and theory, which helped me to better understand. Pharmacology was intense as usual - lots of material to cover, although I found the textbook very helpful in explaining everything. Health assessment was tough, lots of material, especially neuro - try to study that over the summer. The placements vary based on what we're given by the facilities. There were several acute placements, including a cardiac, an orthopedic and a stroke unit, but there were also rehab, palliative and transitional units.

i think I've answered all your questions :). Enjoy your summer!

Thank you again for the reply! All the best in your studies plus enjoy your summer! I also wanted to ask you if you have semester 3 sociology course text book? I'm interested in buying the book, please let me know. Thank-you!

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Guys, for those of you already at GBC, What will I need as far as equipment for the PN program? Textbooks and uniforms I know...anything else? Thanks!

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Guys, for those of you already at GBC, What will I need as far as equipment for the PN program? Textbooks and uniforms I know...anything else? Thanks!

Hi there! congratulations for getting accepted! you will also need a stethoscope and white comfortable shoes. I remember in first semester last fall, we were given given a coupon redeemable only when you buy a nursing kit which had a stethoscope including safety glasses, scissors, and other items. I didnt use those other items but stethoscope was important. The kit which had scissors, safety glasses & other stuff can't remember:) including the stethoscope, a pair of uniform & a lab coat I paid around $ 250.00

In first semester I only used the stethoscope, uniform and of course the white shoes from GBC. In 2nd semester i used everything that I used in 1st sem plus the lab coat came in handy for the health assessment course.

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Hi AhsuM! Thanks for the congrats! It was hard but very fun :)

So I know you can get the uniform from GBC but are we supposed to get shoes from them too or any white shoes?

Thanks and maybe see you on campus in the fall!

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Hi AhsuM! Thanks for the congrats! It was hard but very fun :)

So I know you can get the uniform from GBC but are we supposed to get shoes from them too or any white shoes?

Thanks and maybe see you on campus in the fall!

You're welcome! No you don't have to buy from them, can be any white comfortable shoes.

Yea see you around, summer/fall! We're starting summer sem on monday, the school is offering semester 3 sociology course for students who successfully completed sem 2. the course starts this mon may 5th until june 20th.

Enjoy your summer

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Hi guys wanted to reignite this thread.

I am starting in Sept. PN program. Lets connect future students! :)

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I am going into semester 2 of the PN program at GBC in September & I did the PSW pathway last September both were tough! They require a lot of reading, homework, assignments & time! My advice is do not fall behind as it is impossible to catch up! First semester has 9 courses however, the clinical is broken down into 3 so really its more like 11 classes in one semester...unbelievable yes I know! keep up with all the readings as the info from textbooks are more important for tests than lecture power point notes are. Be prepared for some unorganization in the program, inconsistencies, professors just reading powerpoints & not actually teaching, explaining or showing you how things are done it is a lot of self learning basically figure it out yourself! Take advantage of the tutoring services, tutorials & any study guides to help. Most people I know had to quit any part time jobs & majority find it very stressful because the workload is way too heavy to the point a few quit, some failed & others are trying to transfer out to other Colleges. They don't tell you when registering that you need 80% to pass math/pharmacology & computers. Stay organised! Get ready to have no life for the next two years! If you have the option or offer for another school other than GBC I would highly recommend going there instead they have less courses & standards. I'm not trying to scare or discourage anyone just prepare you for the reality of the hell the PN program is at GBC! Good luck all!

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" 1 Jul 9 by JackieNelson

I am going into semester 2 of the PN program at GBC in September & I did the PSW pathway last September both were tough! They require a lot of reading, homework, assignments & time! My advice is do not fall behind as it is impossible to catch up! First semester has 9 courses however, the clinical is broken down into 3 so really its more like 11 classes in one semester...unbelievable yes I know! keep up with all the readings as the info from textbooks are more important for tests than lecture power point notes are. Be prepared for some unorganization in the program, inconsistencies, professors just reading powerpoints & not actually teaching, explaining or showing you how things are done it is a lot of self learning basically figure it out yourself! Take advantage of the tutoring services, tutorials & any study guides to help. Most people I know had to quit any part time jobs & majority find it very stressful because the workload is way too heavy to the point a few quit, some failed & others are trying to transfer out to other Colleges. They don't tell you when registering that you need 80% to pass math/pharmacology & computers. Stay organised! Get ready to have no life for the next two years! If you have the option or offer for another school other than GBC I would highly recommend going there instead they have less courses & standards. I'm not trying to scare or discourage anyone just prepare you for the reality of the hell the PN program is at GBC! Good luck all! "

Wow, thanks for the information JackieNelson. Doing the PSW bridging to PN was an option I looked into. I was accepted into GBC and everything but decided against it and went the pre health @ Seneca route. Before I dropped out of the PSW to PN program I got my schedule and it boggled my mind how many courses there were. And, that was just the bridging. I cannot imagine the actual PN program. Sounds very difficult from what you say. Overall from most people, I have heard that having a no life is par de course of nursing programs. I have a feeling the pre health will be about the same. Loads of work to prepare students for the actual nursing programs. Right now I am reviewing math and chemistry like crazy (start program in Sept) in order to get a jump on classes. I have been out of HS for a while and know I will have trouble as is (always found math difficult). I feel like reading thru these posts is a good way to get myself in the proper frame of mind for what the next few years will be all about. Thanks for the details.

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Hi,

I appreciate all the help from everyone. Jackie, if you look at the course outline for this coming fall on the website it seems to have changed from the last one. What do you think of it?

I have just taken the prehealth at gbc and found it easy academically but time management was good. Having graduated that with gpa of 4.0 and won the deans medal, I am sure that the PN program won't be that much different.

i appreciate that people find it hard. As a tutor of three health subjects now over the summer I can say the majority of problems lie with study skills. They'd really should do a separate course to help students, what do you think?

thanks for that all :)

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