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AshleyC2013 · Mar 2, 2013

Im interested what people have to say i will be heading off to nursing college/uni in two years! Im thinking about getting my masters (:

NP-InTraining · Mar 12, 2013

Hi Donk, I applied to the Georgian/York program for January (hoping I get in) I'm just wondering how you are liking it so far. I have heard mixed reviews on Georgian and their nursing program so if you could please share your experience so far that would be great

Thanks in advance.

donk · Mar 12, 2013

NP-in training.... So far so good!! I'm enjoying the program although for some classes there is a lot of self study. Lab hours aren't nearly enough for me to feel comfortable so I spend a lot of time practicing in open lab and at home. Lots of theory so be prepared for that. I didn't realize how much theory was involved in the BScN program. My only real complaint is that because its a university partnership the electives are slim pickings and not really applicable but I'm hoping we get more options at York. Georgian only offers a few university electives and we can't select off the college gen Ed list but that is what it is. The instructors are good and the clinical placements and mentors have been great!! I'm currently doing my obstetrics rotation and just finished gerentology. Overall I'm happy with the program. Make sure your permit is in order now to save yourself the heart ache while in class and sign up for the mentoring program with a 2nd year student. It really helps with writing papers (all 50 million of them lol)!!

Good luck with your application!! Maybe I'll see you in the halls :)

Jasonw3 · Mar 13, 2013

Hey, I've been accepted the Loyalist/Brock program, and I'm waiting to hear back from the the St Clair/Windsor program. If there's anyone in either of those, or who's going into either next semester I'd love to hear from you! Donk, and anyone else, have you noticed any distinct differences between your experiences in the collaborative program compared to the regular university program? Thanks for any input :)

toronto_nurse · Mar 13, 2013

Thinking about masters already? Survive the BScN first! =P

donk · Mar 14, 2013

I can't really tell you any differences between collaborative and straight university entrance because I don't know anyone beyond my collaborative group. I chose the collaborative route for smaller class sizes and how close the college doing the university partnership is to my home. It's less travel for me for the first 2 years and I'm in classes of 50-75 ppl instead of 150 at York. I don't think there's any difference in education as far as classes or expectations because the collaborative program is a full university degree just done in a different setting for the first two years. But I could be wrong.

Jasonw3 · Mar 16, 2013

Thank you Donk!

I appreciate the input. I got accepted into the St Clair/Windsor program just yesterday, and I'll be going there. So excited!

donk · Mar 16, 2013

Congrats on your acceptance!!

toronto_nurse · Mar 19, 2013

Collaborative program admission averages may be slightly lower. There is a website that lists this and I think its some INFO website. I recall reading the Centennial/George Brown collaborative program with Ryerson admission average was a few percent lower than the program completed strictly at Ryerson. Both BScN's are granted by Ryerson but the collaborative programs were easier to get in. Part of the reason may be due to the CATT (College of Applied Arts and Technology) Act which requires college programs to be accessible by everyone providing they meet minimum requirements. College applications are assessed on a first come first serve basis where as university programs have a different process to assess their applications.