admission decision from Mohawk/McMaster - RPN to BScN, for Sept 2015?

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Hello Everyone!

I am writing to ask whether or not anyone has heard an admission decision (online on OCAS, on MocoMotion, or via good ol' snail mail) from Mohawk/McMaster for the RPN to BScN Bridging program starting September of 2015?

I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting an admission decision, and as evidenced by this post....the wait is absolutely killing me!!! The Mohawk website states that due to the fact that the RPN to BScN program is an oversubscribed program, admission decisions/results will be released "mid to end of March". Inevitably I know I'll receive something that will inform me of their decision, but it seems a little crude to literally wait till the END of March (considering that it's March 29th today).

I have been accepted into the Conestoga/McMaster, George Brown/Trent, and Centennial/Ryerson RPN to BScN Bridging programs....and trust me I am over the moon EXCITED!!!! But I'm still waiting to hear from Mohawk/McMaster.

PLEASE tell me I'm not the only one! (Ahh! lol)

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make the best decision (or the "most right answer"

Is anyone currently enrolled in any of the above mentioned schools/programs, and have any tips or insight?

Based upon the research that I've found, I have learned about McMasters PBL based learning model and how it is a different learning experience. Also, I have friends in the Centennial/Ryerson Hybrid *almost 5 year part time* program (and they hate it, and complain about the inconsistency and complete disorganization of the program) - so I'm not sure if that is relative/comparable to the full-time program.

Anyways...any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

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I'm just finishing up my first year of the Conestoga/McMaster bridging program. I absolutely love it.

I'm not too sure when MoMac will start sending out acceptances, but I do know the waiting is awful. Good luck!

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You can call admissions and ask if you got in

Good luck :)

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I think we are all waiting at this point. I believe schools don't make decisions until all of the end of term marks have been submitted so there a bit of await. At least I assume until mid April or so.

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I think we are all waiting at this point. I believe schools don't make decisions until all of the end of term marks have been submitted so there a bit of await. At least I assume until mid April or so.

It actually depends on the school, as well as your grades. Acceptances begin going out the first week of February, for most schools, and they continue rolling out until April (wait-list acceptances get sent out after April). Like OP said, she is already accepted to a few programs. I think what sets MoMac back is the supplementary questionnaire/essay applicants have to submit.

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It actually depends on the school, as well as your grades. Acceptances begin going out the first week of February, for most schools, and they continue rolling out until April (wait-list acceptances get sent out after April). Like OP said, she is already accepted to a few programs. I think what sets MoMac back is the supplementary questionnaire/essay applicants have to submit.

On another note, one of my best friends has been accepted to Conestoga/McMaster but has not yet heard from Mohawk/McMaster, so you're not alone!

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Thanks for your comment xohw!

Can you give me any insight into the Conestoga/McMaster program you're in?? any specific likes or dislikes, or positives/negatives of the program/faculty/campus/school? anything that "opened your eyes"?

Because that will most likely be the program/school I accept if I don't get into Mohawk/McMaster.

But you're absolutely right, the waiting is horrible!!

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You can call admissions and ask if you got in

Good luck :)

Unfortunately, you can't just call the school and ask admissions because they don't offer that information over the phone - even though I was sure they wouldn't tell me, I already tried lol. They have informed me that it's a long process d/t it being an oversubscribed program, and d/t the processing of the undergraduate questionnaire/essay processing. They did; however, direct me to the 'oversubscribed programs' section of the website for information about when the information will be released. They also told me they're fielding a "billion" inquiries about the post grad programs. But thank you for your positive thoughts! I appreciate it!! :)

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At least I assume until mid April or so.

ahhh!!!...don't say that! hahaha (can you tell I REALLY want to know? lol)

Based upon the info I got from the individuals I spoke to at the College, they told me that they do in fact wait for CNO results from those who just wrote their CPNRE. In order to be accepted into the RPN to BScN programs one of the stipulations (one of a few) is that you have to provide proof of a current CNO registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and be within good standing with the CNO, or provide proof of eligibility to write the CPNRE. I've been out of school and working as an RPN for 2 years now, I think maybe I should get to know before they do? LOL (

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Initially I hated the program. I found the first semester really difficult, not because of the content or workload, but because of the new teaching method. McMaster's PBL style is VERY different from traditional lecture style learning. It is really focused on working within small groups, and extremely research based. We lost quite a few students in the first semester, and most of them weren't because of marks, but because of how different things were compared to the PN programs we had all graduated from. By the second semester though I really began to see the benefit in it… I'm thinking in a completely different way as a nurse, I can't really describe it. I feel like I'm seeing the bigger picture” and connecting things in a way that I wouldn't have before.

The only thing I don't like is the way McMaster teaches BScN students about RPNs. I have found things are worded very inappropriately, such as learning to think like a real nurse”. Another example was during an activity in the lab where we were given a list of nursing tasks and asked to divide up what we would do as RNs vs. what we could delegate to an RPN. The entire list was things an RPN could do, things we all do on a daily basis. So as a group we brought these issues forward to the faculty, as it paints an unrealistic picture about RPNs in the workplace. As RPNs we know better, but if this is the way the basic stream BScN students are being taught, then that really explains many BScN students and RN attitudes regarding RPNs.

The program also doesn't provide a lot of hands on practice. You will learn zero new skills, and are expected to be current on all of your skills by either using them in real-life, or practicing on your own time.

In regards to the actual site, I really like it. The reason I chose Conestoga was because I live really close so it wouldn't make sense for me to travel to the Mac campus, and it is also where I did my PN program. The health science wing is only a few years old so it is really nice. Many of the faculty travels between sites as well, so you'll have a lot of the same profs regardless of where you go.

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On another note, one of my best friends has been accepted to Conestoga/McMaster but has not yet heard from Mohawk/McMaster, so you're not alone!

Well, I am happy to hear that I'm not alone, xokw! you've eased a little bit of my anxiety! I hope your best friend hears news soon, keep me updated if you can! I'm really interested to know! And maybe I'll get to meet this friend of yours, IF we're going to be in the same program!

I'm so excited to start this journey! (and get it done!)

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