Durham College Flex PN 2017

[Tosglo]

Hello

Anyone starting or already started or completed the Durham college PN flex program? I got accepted and would please want to know how strict lecture hours are and how the program is structured. Tests, exams formats. Pls respond. Thanks in anticipation.

[Berry Jade]

11 hours ago, 2022 LPN said:

yay congrats! im joining the flex May 2021 class as well!!

Congrats!! Look forward to maybe seeing you in Labs!

[lulupas83]

Hi everyone,I am applying for may 2022. Anyone else applying for then? I have to get my Chemistry and my biology credit is only at a 60%, I think I should try to redo and get better grades. I have been out of highschool long time. How did you guys upgrade? did anyone do ilc courses and or ace upgrading?

 

I am so nervous. I have kids, I am in late30s and work full time. however it has always been my dream.

 

thanks everyone:) look forward to hearing back.

[Berry Jade]

On 10/1/2021 at 12:28 PM, lulupas83 said:

Hi everyone,I am applying for may 2022. Anyone else applying for then? I have to get my Chemistry and my biology credit is only at a 60%, I think I should try to redo and get better grades. I have been out of highschool long time. How did you guys upgrade? did anyone do ilc courses and or ace upgrading?

 

I am so nervous. I have kids, I am in late30s and work full time. however it has always been my dream.

 

thanks everyone:) look forward to hearing back.

When I applied for May 21' they told me they don't look at averages for Chem and Bio, they just expect you to pass. Just apply early with your midterm grades and you'll get conditional acceptance until the finals grades come through.

I did all of my credits through ILC and they were accepted just fine. I like ILC because it's all at your own pace, so you can finish them as soon as you'd like.

I too am a mother with many responsibilities outside of school but it is also extremely rewarding. Once you get to clinicals and are able to transfer that theory to practice, the feeling is amazing.

I wish you success and peace as you venture towards this new chapter!

[Mjlouiexa]

Hi... Iam a mature student. I already applied in ocas..and durham college is one of them for practical nursing flex--delivery. I am not sure if I will be accepted I got my international assessment from wes. So for now I'm waiting for their response. How many days in a week u have to be in school and I just don't know what to expect..I've been out of school  for so long..please share your insights  if possible..thank you

[DT HYLTON]

3 hours ago, Mjlouiexa said:

Hi... Iam a mature student. I already applied in ocas..and durham college is one of them for practical nursing flex--delivery. I am not sure if I will be accepted I got my international assessment from wes. So for now I'm waiting for their response. How many days in a week u have to be in school and I just don't know what to expect..I've been out of school  for so long..please share your insights  if possible..thank you

Flex runs for 3 days (Friday (afternoon classes), Saturday & Sunday are usually morning to afternoon). Placements are on Sundays for 8-12 hrs depending on the facility. 

[Berry Jade]

4 hours ago, Mjlouiexa said:

Hi... Iam a mature student. I already applied in ocas..and durham college is one of them for practical nursing flex--delivery. I am not sure if I will be accepted I got my international assessment from wes. So for now I'm waiting for their response. How many days in a week u have to be in school and I just don't know what to expect..I've been out of school  for so long..please share your insights  if possible..thank you

For me classes are 3 days on the weekends, Friday to Sunday.

Fridays classes are always in the evenings from 6pm to 9pm.

Saturday classes range from 8am to 6pm (times vary and with breaks in between)

Sunday Classes in the first semester run from 8am to 4pm, again times vary and you'll have 1-2hr breaks in between the classes.

Right now theory classes are all online, with labs being in person. This could change in the future with respect to Covid-19 and the state of the province.

In practice lab, every semester you'll have certain skills that will be critiqued, and is literally either pass or fail. This also goes for health assessment in semester 2 where you'll do a final full body head to toe assessment that will be critiqued by your professor and is pass or fail.

There is about a 3-4 week break in between the semesters, which helps.

You'll do clinicals (older adult & mat/child) starting in semester 2 on Sundays, and the hours are supposed to be 12 hrs, but it really depends on your clinical instructor.

The program is not easy, however if you stay on top of the weekly content, readings, practicing skills and studying, you'll do fine  

I treat these courses and it's content like a full time job, so scheduling and time management is your best friend here. Cramming for studying doesn't work when you're trying to be a nurse. It's best to study a little bit all the time to remove any potential stress. 

You WILL get frustrated, you WILL question your decision to be a nurse and you WILL want to give up. Take it all one day at a time and just recognize your dreams and never lose sight of that.

I wish you all the best!

[Mjlouiexa]

Thank you so much for your information, greatly appreciate it. I hope I will be accepted..I just applied last week for May 2022. I work full time but work is minimal, so I guess its just a matter of time management with good study habits. I am really grateful for your response. I am jus worried 'because I didn't get any response from any school  that I applied yet. Centennial is one of them but no response as of now.. Approximately  how long is the waiting time to get any resoonse from school, if I may ask..

Thank you..have  nice day..

[Mjlouiexa]

It's me again..how are you doing? I don't  think I met the requirements. I think, I have to take prehealth  first. Just asking if you know the schedule for prehealth classes, like is it everyday class. Thank you

[Mhubenig]

How long is each semester in the Flex program?

[Berry Jade]

On 11/19/2021 at 12:36 PM, Mjlouiexa said:

Thank you so much for your information, greatly appreciate it. I hope I will be accepted..I just applied last week for May 2022. I work full time but work is minimal, so I guess its just a matter of time management with good study habits. I am really grateful for your response. I am jus worried 'because I didn't get any response from any school  that I applied yet. Centennial is one of them but no response as of now.. Approximately  how long is the waiting time to get any resoonse from school, if I may ask..

Thank you..have  nice day..

Hello!

Some do get early acceptance depending on marks, but generally offers don't go out until February 1st. So hang tight as you have a bit of a wait ahead of you. You won't hear anything from the school besides an acknowledgement of your application via email.

[Berry Jade]

On 11/30/2021 at 12:44 PM, Mjlouiexa said:

It's me again..how are you doing? I don't  think I met the requirements. I think, I have to take prehealth  first. Just asking if you know the schedule for prehealth classes, like is it everyday class. Thank you

Why do you think you didn't meet the requirements? Just note that they usually don't start looking at the applications so early. You'll definitely know by February 1st.

I know it sucks waiting, but use this time to prep. Get a little familiar with anatomy and nursing skills if you can. It will help to pass the time LOL

Not too sure about pre-health as I never took it, so not sure. I know they have an online (college stream) version and an in class (university stream) version, but that's all I know.

On 12/9/2021 at 2:26 PM, Mhubenig said:

How long is each semester in the Flex program?

Hey

Each semester runs about 16 weeks, give or take a few weeks