takeabreath

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1. Mohawk College RPN 2012

   takeabreath replied to vintage_RN's topic in CA Programs

   Very helpful advice starfish and great job answering vintagenurse's questions....I will add that I started in Sept. and am now preparing to enter 3rd semester and we DO attend school throughout the summer. If you do need to make plans to accomodate ...

2. Mohawk RPNs- what do you wish you had known before starting the program?

   takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in CA Programs

   Just a note...in the MoMac program the math component in lab practicum is 100% - so brushing up on basic math is an excellent suggestion ! You write 2 tests of which you must achieve 100%; you are given 3 attempts.

3. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

   takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International

   @starfish...well your organization skills will prove very useful in Jan! I believe the timetable opens for registration in Nov. - not sure if that is just for current or new students; so you will get a chance to pick your schedule and there is some f...

4. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

   takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International

   You do need to take your CPR cert. for Health Care Providers - offered through the college, heart and stroke foundation and red cross. You also need to take a mask fit course also offered through CE at college, heart/stroke and red cross. Get your im...

5. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

   takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International

   Awesome guys...I remember how excited, nervous and full of questions I was when I got my acceptance. And now, during my first clinical rotation, I am still excited,nervous and full of questions! Remember don't give up! Ask ALOT of Good questions - go...

6. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

   takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International

   Just letting you all know I feel your pain - I remember when I was waiting to hear...I think I stalked admissions :) Keep your chin up and don't give up...if you do get in you can feel very proud of yourselves!

7. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

   takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in CA Programs

   I am currently an RPN student in the Momac program (collab program with Mohawk and McMaster) When I asked faculty about the "normalized scores" noone was really able to give a good answer. This is the first year that Mohawk required the entrance test...

8. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

   takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in CA Programs

   Sorry forgot my vocational adjustment...81 - normalized 122.16

9. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

   takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in CA Programs

   Ok...I looked up my HOAE results.. Academic Apptitude 67 - Normalized 101.5 Natural Sciences 53 - Normalized 79.93 Reading Comprehension 30 - Normalized uncalc. Spelling 39 - Normalized 58.82 (there was an error with this normalized s...

10. Anyone applied for January 2012 (RPN program)

    takeabreath replied to sevillje's topic in International

    Hello Sevillje; I received your inbox message, however, I am unable to respond until I reach 15 posts...almost there! The competition is very fierce for the RPN program, as you know, right now...off hand...I can't remember my entrance averages - the ...

11. New RPN grad! .. struggles. Not getting any call backs (ontario)

    takeabreath replied to crazyscrubs's topic in Canada

    Sorry to jump in to this discussion here; as I have no experience and am just starting out with school. Crazyscrubs...I was hoping you could give me some insight into the program at Momac as I am starting the RPN program in sept. Any tips? Experience...

12. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International

    I also applied to Fanshawe in London - but like you, Mohawk was my first choice. I applied in Feb. I was #1 or #2 on waitlist...I got my official letter and offer in May. The opportunities and facilities were a few of the main reasons I chose the pro...

13. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International

    I think George Brown requires applicants to write the HOAE (which stands for Health Occupations Appitude Exam) - but I may be mistaken. I seem to think too that George Brown does interviews as well?? But again, don't know for certain. I am super exci...

14. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International

    Firstly, I applaud you taking the first step of applying. I am starting the RPN program at Mohawk in Sept. I too am a "mature" student - I will be 36 when I start. My entrance marks that they looked at were h/s - math, chem, bio, and english. I re-di...

15. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    takeabreath replied to JuliWB's topic in International

    I am starting school in Sept. - this is something I have been desperately waiting to pursue for the last 7 years. I decided I wanted to enter nursing...became pregnant with twins and then put my decision on hold. The twins will be entering grade 2 in...