Opinion on Humber College RN program

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HELLO!

i'm sorry if this is already a thread, i looked but couldnt really find one

I was just accepted to Humber College for bachelor of nursing degree. It is my first choice, and i am just about to accept. I wanted to get some opinions of nurses who have graduated from, or are attending humber college.

What do you think of it? Is it really difficult? Did you get the placement you wanted?

Anything that might be helpful would be GREAT

thanks a bunch everyone!

Specializes in NICU.
Hi there! How did you find your second year? I'm at Humber and wanted an inside scoop...what do you think I should do to prepare ? Thanks

Hi Dawntoearth - second year was way different from first year. Second year was tough! I actually try not to scare people but go into second year expecting to study more and to adjust your study methods. It was tough but definitely do-able. Just keep up with everything because if you get behind (like I did) it's a pain in the butt to dig out. Just remember, the majority of people pass every year and so will you :) Don't worry about trying to prepare, unless you have a driving interest in reading really dry textbooks, I would prepare by relaxing over the summer so that you're in the right head space for the start of year two.

Good luck!

Hi Dawntoearth - second year was way different from first year. Second year was tough! I actually try not to scare people but go into second year expecting to study more and to adjust your study methods. It was tough but definitely do-able. Just keep up with everything because if you get behind (like I did) it's a pain in the butt to dig out. Just remember, the majority of people pass every year and so will you :) Don't worry about trying to prepare, unless you have a driving interest in reading really dry textbooks, I would prepare by relaxing over the summer so that you're in the right head space for the start of year two.

Good luck!

Hey, HOWS IT GOING?

I just have quick question, so here it is: Im going to Humber this september for the RN program and am very scared about the immense work load that is involved in the program. So I did some research and found many people saying for nursing school: dont study every assigned reading/chapter, rather read and memorize specifically what the teacher mentions in class in about that chapter. Please clarify me on this method of studying being true or false, and if it is a misconception what did you do to get through the overload of information thrown at you? Here is an example of a forum with people mentioning this study method: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/my-guide-making-593251.htmlReally appreciate you doing this ;)

Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
Hey, HOWS IT GOING?

I just have quick question, so here it is: Im going to Humber this september for the RN program and am very scared about the immense work load that is involved in the program. So I did some research and found many people saying for nursing school: dont study every assigned reading/chapter, rather read and memorize specifically what the teacher mentions in class in about that chapter. Please clarify me on this method of studying being true or false, and if it is a misconception what did you do to get through the overload of information thrown at you? Here is an example of a forum with people mentioning this study method: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/my-guide-making-593251.htmlReally appreciate you doing this ;)

Well that really explains a lot. You might not need that information to pass your exams but you're darned sure going to need it when you're the nurse and your patient deteriorates.

Well that really explains a lot. You might not need that information to pass your exams but you're darned sure going to need it when you're the nurse and your patient deteriorates.

But the information that is on the exam and tests is basically what a nurse needs to know...right? Because the excess information is just the actual detail for the process, while nurses are more concerned with the effects, intervention, outcome ect....

So therefore, studying this way will still be effective in becoming a good nurse?

Specializes in geriatrics.

We can really notice how someone has applied themselves in school once they start working as a nurse. If you aren't willing or able to master the concepts in school, then you really have no business taking care of anyone.

Learn to apply yourselves. Go beyond the readings and try to understand the concepts within the bigger picture. Doing so will help you later and your patients will benefit.

And no, you cannot memorize everything. Learn to apply these concepts, for the exam and your practice. The RN exam is mainly application and higher level thinking, not memorization.

Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Incorrect. Nursing school only teaches (and tests) a tiny portion of what you need to know as a nurse. For example, why would decreased urine output be a significant change in a child? There are several things that could contribute to this change. What are they? How would you distinguish which one is the most urgent to treat? If all you've memorized is that a child's urine output must be a minimum of 1 mL/kg/hr because that's what your instructor emphasized in class and that's what was on the exam, you might not know that decreased urine output in children is a relatively late sign of decompensation that comes ahead of the fall in blood pressure most people associate with an emergency. That a decrease in cardiac output causes the urine output to fall by decreasing the blood flow to the kidneys. Decreases in cardiac output can be from dehydration or pump failure - the heart isn't pumping efficiently. Dehydration can be caused by head injury, fluid restriction, fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea, electrolyte imbalances or drug ingestion. Heart failure can be as a result of electrolyte imbalances, congenital or acquired defects, infection and a host of other causes. Do you see what I mean? If all you retained was the optimal hourly volume, you'd be lost.

Incorrect. Nursing school only teaches (and tests) a tiny portion of what you need to know as a nurse. For example, why would decreased urine output be a significant change in a child? There are several things that could contribute to this change. What are they? How would you distinguish which one is the most urgent to treat? If all you've memorized is that a child's urine output must be a minimum of 1 mL/kg/hr because that's what your instructor emphasized in class and that's what was on the exam, you might not know that decreased urine output in children is a relatively late sign of decompensation that comes ahead of the fall in blood pressure most people associate with an emergency. That a decrease in cardiac output causes the urine output to fall by decreasing the blood flow to the kidneys. Decreases in cardiac output can be from dehydration or pump failure - the heart isn't pumping efficiently. Dehydration can be caused by head injury, fluid restriction, fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea, electrolyte imbalances or drug ingestion. Heart failure can be as a result of electrolyte imbalances, congenital or acquired defects, infection and a host of other causes. Do you see what I mean? If all you retained was the optimal hourly volume, you'd be lost.

Now I understand! I will try to grasp a strong grip on the concepts once I begin nursing school! I just hope the amount of information that is required to understand/memorize is do-able, regardless I will try my hardest!

Thanks for the info!

How the program so far (for the people that are currently enrolled)? Would you recommend it? I'm starting in September & I'm kind of nervous. It was either Seneca/York, or Humber/UNB. I got of the waitlist yesterday so I have to confirm everything ASAp

Hey Chloe03, how was the college atmosphere? was it friendly and upbeat? How was the surrounding area of the college? Was there lot to do and lot of nice restaurants and places to visit? Did you have fun? I have been accepted at Trent and Humber? Do you know anything about Trent? Thanks

Just thought I'd answer here. The college atmosphere is not great at all. I am in my fourth year and though I enjoyed the coursework greatly regret coming to this school.

A) The humber area is surronded by houses. Theres Woodbine Mall not too far but not many students go there at all (it has a ****** movie theatre tho). And a few restaurants near that area. Mainly fastfood directly surronding Humber. There isnt many places to visit AT ALL. Yorkdale mall is not too far away (45 min bus) and has a much better theatre/mall. But downtown Toronto is about an hour and a half by subway/bus (if you have no car).

B) Did I have fun--not really.

C) Don't know anything about Trent.

My advice if your coming to Humber and are looking for somewhat of a "college atmosphere" DO RESIDENCE!!!!!!! It will be harder to study but theres a libary and study spaces nearby.

How the program so far (for the people that are currently enrolled)? Would you recommend it? I'm starting in September & I'm kind of nervous. It was either Seneca/York, or Humber/UNB. I got of the waitlist yesterday so I have to confirm everything ASAp

The program is alright. Coursework is definetly doable but the area isnt all that great.

The program is alright. Coursework is definetly doable but the area isnt all that great.

Thanks for the response! Area isn't that important to me, so I think I'll like it. I obviously don't expect like a Ryerson/ George Brown area/environment. What is it about that area that you dislike so much?

Read my post above! It sucks...

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