Canadian Nursing Schools

Luka · Mar 24, 2005

There are great schools in BC too you know! There is UBC and UVic as well as a wonderful university college (UCFV) that I highly recommend. Alot of the nurses on wards I have worked with prefer the students from UCFV because they have more clinical practice and are not just book smart (thier words, not mine) Check out beaytiful British Columbia as well! Dont be shy, we dont bite! Any other questions, let me know!

Thank you, Bex_SRN :) I checked their websites and yes it looks like they have good education.

However, currently I am waiting for admission results from UT and UC. I am looking into accelerated program (Sorry I should have said this in my last post) . Even though I had done some research about those universities before I applied, recently I started thinking which program would be the best for me since the decision will be made soon.

I will know the result from UT in a month, then have to make up my mind before receiving the answer from UC.

It might sound a bit too early for me to worry about which one to go. I guess I want to be well prepared for the big decision in my life.

paulacath · Mar 24, 2005

Hi Luka,

I'm a student at U of T currently....you can pm me if you have any questions about the program.

I wouldn't say everyone goes into graduate studies but a lot definitely consider it part of their future plans.

good luck with your decision :)

Luka · Mar 27, 2005

Hi Luka,
I'm a student at U of T currently....you can pm me if you have any questions about the program.
I wouldn't say everyone goes into graduate studies but a lot definitely consider it part of their future plans.
good luck with your decision :)

Thank you. I sent a message to you. But I think I sent two e-mails and one pm to you by mistake. I should get used to the system here

Luka

kk27 · Apr 8, 2005

Hi Luka,
I'm a student at U of T currently....you can pm me if you have any questions about the program.
I wouldn't say everyone goes into graduate studies but a lot definitely consider it part of their future plans.
good luck with your decision :)

Hello Paulacath

I am new to the site.........I am interested in the U of T nursing program and I am is the competition very hard to get in?

Also what do you know about the Ryerson Nurisng Program

paulacath · Apr 9, 2005

Hello Paulacath
I am new to the site.........I am interested in the U of T nursing program and I am is the competition very hard to get in?
Also what do you know about the Ryerson Nurisng Program

hi kk,

i sent you a pm reply.

good luck :)

PamelaJean · Apr 13, 2005

I am currently a Uof Manitoba nursing student. So far so good. I am a LPN so that has made some differences so far in my education. Brandon University has just this year seperated from the UofM and is offering there own Nursing program. As they have made some big changes to there curriculum according to them I don't know what their program is like anymore. When it comes to clinicals Brandon isn't the greatest enviroment. The staff in the hospital tend to treat students badly. Not all of them but I had some terrible experiences as a student there. I have also heard this from many others. Plus if you are needing to work while attending school, Brandon has one of the toughest job market in the province, as well as it's tough to find a place to live. Also be prepared for waiting lists. Good Luck

PamelaJean · Apr 13, 2005

My cousin is a nurse in Calgary and she doesn't have alot of great things to say about the accelerated program students. But she is a graduate of the U of C 4 year program and she is an amazing nurse. I don't really think the schools have as much to do with what type of nurses they turn out it has more to do with what type of person you are and what type of nurse you want o be!

PamelaJean · Apr 13, 2005

I would just like to say that I have met and worked with a lot of nurses that have graduated from the U of Manitoba and I have many friends that are U of Manitoba graduates. They are anything but mediocre. It doesn't matter where you go to school it what kind of nurse you want to become and be!

The University of Calgary and Brandon turn out really great nurses. The Universities of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ottawa's nurses are mediocre. Red River College in Winnipeg also has a good track record, offering a condensed program. Cost of living and tuition are higher in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa than they are in Winnipeg, Brandon or Saskatoon. We all write the same exam in the end though, so pick a place where you're likely to enjoy living.

Lys · Apr 26, 2005

Hey...

I just noticed that noone has tooted McMaster's horn yet...I'm graduating next month from Mac's first Collaborative class with Conestoga college- LOVED it.

As far as I know, mac doesn't offer any advanced standing for students who already have a degree. But, the 4 year program was great (even though most of the students in my class already had university experience - myself included).

We have an emphasis on self-directed learning (confusing, but it works in the end, I swear) and life-long learning. We also have somewhat of a "touchy-feely" outlook on things, with a big focus on psychosocial aspects of client care, as well as introspection into yourself as a caregiver.

Much luck finding a school (southern Ontario is beautiful) *lol*

Lys

JaclynBN05 · Apr 26, 2005

Hi everyone I am graduating in a few weeks from a Canadian nursing program in New Brunswick. It is a great program and we have all gotten great jobs so far and have been highly recruited.

We get alot of clinical but not enough in 4th year, we go almost a year wihtout any hospital, jsut community. So we are fighting to have that changed, but from Year 1 you are in the hosp.

Hope this helps

totophi · May 7, 2005

I wondered whether someone was going to mention a nursing school in the Maritimes! :) I'm at UNB Moncton myself, currently doing intersession clinicals in Family Practice at the Moncton Hospital, and I find that this smaller school allows a tight-knit environment due to a smaller student-teacher ratio. IMHO this translates directly into things such as more personalized teaching of lab skills, closer attention to detail, possibly higher morale...

Now exactly what this means on the grander scheme of things is subjective, since in a city of 80,000 or so it's hard to find a good Dim Sum spread. Even Halifax, NS (about 2.5 hours' drive away) doesn't really meet my needs in this regard. :chuckle But some would say that Maritimers have a special warmth of heart...

natawee · May 7, 2005

i agree! im glad that someone mentioned the maritimes!! I went to school at St FX. It has been rated the number one university in the country several years in a row, its nursing program is also one of the best in the country. when i first graduated, alot of the nurses i worked with said they could 'tell' that a nurse was from stfx. im not sure how, but they could. i havent heard much about other schools from the west coast.