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So I just applied to the rpn program at Centennial college and George Brown college for the janruary 2011 intake (toronto canada)... I recently just got accepted to centennial, and im still waiting from george brown(they said they will start giving out offers in September)... But i don't know what school to go to... I heard SOME ups and downs about centennial.. mostly downs about their useless faculty, if anyone has heard or experienced the program at centennial, please let me know?!?!

I also heard a lot of pros about george brown college.. but just in case i don't get in and centennial is my last and only option, i want to know ahead and be prepared for what's to come...

so if anyone has any advice or input or anything about these schools please let me know!!!

THANKS!!:):)

MoMac? is that Mohawk/McMaster? That's awesome that you got in! do you have a backup plan? I was waitlisted with a college and they said you could be called up to 2 weeks into class! good luck! I'm thinking good thoughts for you!

Yes it is the Mohawk/McMaster program - I am soooo very excited. My back up plan is reapply for Jan intake :o. This is the program for me...my application has been a long time in the making. I wanted to make a career change six years ago but got pregnant (with twins :eek:) after many complicated years, I was finally ready. I needed to obtain my uni level bio and chem and apply, write the HOAE and now WAIT. This is a very competitive program (as most are) and I am so thankful to be shortlisted on the waitlist. Fingers, toes and everything crossed I get the call this week. I agree with your previous post that those who put so much effort and dedication into just getting into program do well, clearly, for most of us, this is not a casual decision.

It is so nice to speak with others experiencing the same excitement!

Specializes in home care.

Hi,

Yes I went to Georgian and I am currently there now. I graduate in August. I live in Orangeville so I went to the Georgian here it’s very small it’s a satellite school… I am guessing you will be going to the Barrie campus? Congrats though, you must be excited!!!

What were you taking in Uni?

Allison

p.s. this is my reply to your inbox.. I could not email you back not enough posts

I applied for nursing and then changed my mind before classes started (not realizing how competetive it was) so i started out with a BSc but didn't apply myself as much as I should have. So I finished with a BA Majoring in environmental studies. Ive come full circle. nNursing is something I've always wanted to do so I'm very excited about starting in sept. Especially with the new wellness center going in. You must feel so accomplished to be graduating! kudos to that! How did you find the workload?

Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.
Hi,

Yes I went to Georgian and I am currently there now. I graduate in August. I live in Orangeville so I went to the Georgian here it's very small it's a satellite school... I am guessing you will be going to the Barrie campus? Congrats though, you must be excited!!!

What were you taking in Uni?

Allison

p.s. this is my reply to your inbox.. I could not email you back not enough posts

Cool. I went to the Orangeville campus too.

Specializes in home care.

Oh Okay, and thanks! I am super happy just have to study for the exam now. I can't wait to check out the new wellness centre.. wonder when it will be finished.

What do you mean the workload? Like each semester? I found that it got harder and harder each sem. The first sem I have 8 classes but I was new to college so I really tried and I did good... after that I didn't try as hard but it did get much harder. I guess it depends what's going on in your life... plus you might get exempt from some of her gneds which would be awesome!! lol

I went through so many issues in first semester of my program so I couldn't concentrate on my study at all.. which I regret so much... I heard you can't retake NUR 101 and 110 courses but is it true that you can't retake it even if you fail them?

:'( please tell me I can........ is there anyone knows?

All colleges in Ontario who offer the practical nursing program meets the standards and curriculum set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The difference in the number of hours and courses is due to the individual college and their preferences because they want to avoid granting transfer credits to students who transfer from other colleges into the same practical nursing program. More courses may lead to more textbooks thereby leading to more expenses.

The location of the college may determine the clinical settings in which you may practice in. So for example if one goes to Centennial College they may get hospitals/long-term care settings in the surrounding area. That may not always occur but the chances are quite high especially with clinical groups where as your consolidation/pre-graduate placement may be one of the ones you selected on the selection form.

I personally graduated from Centennial's practical nursing program and I have to say they do take in a large number of students because they have the space to accommodate the intake in comparison with GBC. Other factors include a increase number of spots to accommodate students in the Second Career government funded program. Centennial offers the flexible delivery format which is great for students who have other obligations such as family and work. Parking is less of a hassle since there are plenty of lots but of course it comes with a price.

After the first semester one will notice the decrease in students who get to proceed to the next semester. Usually the Anatomy & Physiology course is the one that a majority of students struggle with and with a fail or drop in that course one cannot proceed to the next semester. When I started there were probably close to 16 blocks and when I enrolled in the next semester there were 8 blocks but later cut down to 2 blocks so that gives you a good idea of the number of students who survived because it was literally survival of the fittest. From what I observed, students who had issues passing early courses ended up struggling again later on thereby increasing the costs of tuition due to repeating courses/semesters.

Centennial prides in its high passing rate for the CPNRE because it achieved a 100% passing rate many times and I think within the last few years only 1 student failed according to the faculty advisor.

My suggestion is to go to the college that is closest to your living arrangement. Commuting can be stressful and take away valuable study time. Of course sometimes applicants have no choice but to accept a program into the college that offers them admission. It all comes down to the individual and if they can adapt their learning style to succeed in nursing. Memorizing will bring you far in Anatomy & Physiology but not anything after that. Students have to reflect on their efforts before blaming others for their issues.

All colleges in Ontario who offer the practical nursing program meets the standards and curriculum set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The difference in the number of hours and courses is due to the individual college and their preferences because they want to avoid granting transfer credits to students who transfer from other colleges into the same practical nursing program. More courses may lead to more textbooks thereby leading to more expenses.

The location of the college may determine the clinical settings in which you may practice in. So for example if one goes to Centennial College they may get hospitals/long-term care settings in the surrounding area. That may not always occur but the chances are quite high especially with clinical groups where as your consolidation/pre-graduate placement may be one of the ones you selected on the selection form.

I personally graduated from Centennial's practical nursing program and I have to say they do take in a large number of students because they have the space to accommodate the intake in comparison with GBC. Other factors include a increase number of spots to accommodate students in the Second Career government funded program. Centennial offers the flexible delivery format which is great for students who have other obligations such as family and work. Parking is less of a hassle since there are plenty of lots but of course it comes with a price.

After the first semester one will notice the decrease in students who get to proceed to the next semester. Usually the Anatomy & Physiology course is the one that a majority of students struggle with and with a fail or drop in that course one cannot proceed to the next semester. When I started there were probably close to 16 blocks and when I enrolled in the next semester there were 8 blocks but later cut down to 2 blocks so that gives you a good idea of the number of students who survived because it was literally survival of the fittest. From what I observed, students who had issues passing early courses ended up struggling again later on thereby increasing the costs of tuition due to repeating courses/semesters.

Centennial prides in its high passing rate for the CPNRE because it achieved a 100% passing rate many times and I think within the last few years only 1 student failed according to the faculty advisor.

My suggestion is to go to the college that is closest to your living arrangement. Commuting can be stressful and take away valuable study time. Of course sometimes applicants have no choice but to accept a program into the college that offers them admission. It all comes down to the individual and if they can adapt their learning style to succeed in nursing. Memorizing will bring you far in Anatomy & Physiology but not anything after that. Students have to reflect on their efforts before blaming others for their issues.

Hi，thanks so much your info,I just heard the pass marks of each course is 80% in centennial nusing program,is it ture?

No nursing program will ever have a pass mark of 80%. The passing mark is 60% for each course including non-nursing courses at Centennial College. The pass mark of 60% is set by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Anyone in the Flex RPN at Centennial College?

Hi AshuM, I am currently enrolled at Centennial in the flex program. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

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