[linzz]

Hi Fiona 59: Yes, I could apply for an accelerated program but the nearest one to me is 2 hours away. I would stay as an RPN but for some reason where I live is a very pro RN market. From the sounds of it, I think the hospitals in Edmonton are run a whole lot better than here in Ontario, sigh. Thanks anyways for your response.

[euphoric_anima]

Hello, I started this post a long time ago and have changed my options since then. I took college courses for RPN but then decided to get my Bachelor's instead. I chose Seneca college because they accepted college courses as part of their degree. I am currently taking Pre-Health Science to complete my pre-requisites to get into Nursing. I originally decided to go to Seneca/York but have now decided against it. Seneca @ King campus is seriously lacking resources and I cannot stand it there! Two more years would drive me off the wall. I found out that the Pre-Health Science program is only accepted at Seneca and Humber for BScN. George Brown/Centennial/Ryerson said I can only get into the RPN program even though they are equivalent to highschool university courses. Ever since I can remember I've wanted to go to Humber for Nursing because of their reputation/clinical placements, so I am HOPING I get accepted there! QUESTION: Are you able to complete Biology 12 and Chem 12 in the summer (May-August) and still be able to get into Nursing for September? I'm looking to get in by this year.. I've wasted enough time!

[euphoric_anima]

To answer the question about BN VS BScN

Humber's FAQ states:

What is the Difference between a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing BScN?


The BScN and BN are equivalent degrees and equally recognized as used with universities with outstanding faculties of nursing. The BScN doesn’t necessarily have more sciences than the BN.

[Fiona59]

You can do the two Grade 12 sciences over the summer if you have no life outside school. It would be up to the College to decide if you would be admitted with marks coming in during August. They may be able to conditionally accept you subject to successful completion.

It would all depend on if there is a waitlist and how much rides on marks.

[teta333]

Hello eveyone, l am Teta.
l am new in Canada, and have been a teacher of Science. l applied to the BScN and PN programs at Humber college for Sept 2008 intake. With my A levels (grade 13) l was still asked to ugrade Chem and Math. In an effort to upgrade, l was told only landed immigrants and citizens are allowed in High School. l have passed my entrance exam into the PN program, pending a final word from the BscN office. Alternatively, l was told about the general arts and science path. Ouestion:Which is the better path to take to get to the BSCN? General arts and Sciene + 4yrs or RPN to BScN. My greatest fear is that the general arts and science pathway is limited to Humber while the RPN to BN is not limited.
Thanks

[teta333]

Hi Linzz and Fiona 59,
lt is really an insult as you have said. George Brown college actually requies that you work atleast 1950 hrs. as a RPN and turn in a recommendation letter from your current employer.l do not know the meaning of all of these complications.
Thanks

[euphoric_anima]

Hello Teta.. I think if you need a job right away, RPN is the way to go. If you want to upgrade to BScN, then you can choose to work part time and go to school part time, but this will take you alot longer. I personally would just go for the BScN, time will pass by quickly anyway. If you take the GAS program at humber, it will most likely be accepted only at humber, however, you need to email the Nursing Admission's Dept at other schools and ask! My program is pre-health science at seneca and unfortunately is only accepted at seneca and humber...and i really want to go to humber. They have a high reputation for Nursing as well as excellent clinical placements.

[teta333]

Hi euphoric anima,
Thank you so much for the advice. That is about the best advice l can get from here. l am still very much waiting on the final decision from the BScN which is really my first choice.I will eventually act depending on this advice, as soon as l clearly get a decision. Have a great day and good luck.

[alvira]

hello i am new here but i am having a difficulty i hope some of you can help me. I am A RN in India and like to work as a nurse in canada. I recently had my papers assessed by college of nurses and they recommended that i do an bridging or an upgrading program now i am facing with two choices one is one year course and another three year what should i do.
Please can someone help me

[janfrn]

If you are able to meet the provincial standard with one year of additional education, why would you do three?