Bridging from Seneca to York OR University of Onatrio

[natalia13]

Hello,

I am taking a RPN course at Seneca college and am interested in doing a bridging program.

the two universities as of right now that are connected with Seneca for this bridge is York and University of Ontario. My first choice is to going into York because i have heard better reviews but the problem is that Yorks bridging program of RPN students is not concert! Thats the problem. And with University of Ontario they have the bridging program available. And another issue is the GPA requirements.. York is asking for 3.5 and im not there, ive got a 3.0 and ive got half a year left until i finish my program. So my choices are to finish my course get my licence and start work and maybe then continue my education because within a couple years the bridging program will be more established and i could have the possibility of having the hospital cover my coast for school. Also i have heard that RPN's are more in demand then RN's are being hired much easier then the RN's .... my other choice which is what i want to do is continue my studies. I know if i choose to work it will be hard for me to get back into the routine of studying and i just want to get my education part over with. So i could apply to the universities and hope for the best, which im thinking most likely i would get into University of Ontario because the bridging program is running.. So could anyone give me some feedback on these issues and if you are a student at UOIT could you inform me?

Thanks a lot to your help!!!

[natalia13]

could anyone help?

[trryt4ssasfgb34]

I can't offer advice about what you are talking about, but i can tell you about the following additional streams you can consider:

- Mohawk/Conestoga/McMaster RPN-->BScN Program (No bridging req)

http://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/programoverview.jsp?SchoolID=3&ProgramCode=1185&v=1001

- Centennial College (1 year bridging) --> Ryerson 3rd Year = 3 Extra years to BScN

http://www.centennialcollege.ca/bridgingtouniversitynursing

[ruralgirl08]

Hi, I don't know all the details of either of these programs, but if I were you, I would go straight to the bridging program that is available to you when you are ready to go. Its better to get it over with, while you are used to living as a student. I have worked with several young RPNs interested in the bridging programs, but it can be a hard decision to go back once you have a: job, mortgage, family, ect. As for which school is better, I have found that as a nurse it doesn't really matter which school/program you graduated from, the truth is: no one cares but you, you will just be so happy when you are done! All schools are supposed to be teaching equal content to prepare students for the CRNE, and truthfully, the real learning occurs after you start working. I would go for it! You have a lot more nursing areas you can work in as an RN, and the pay is a bit better. Go luck with your decision!