Humber Second Entry Nursing Program 2008

Joyce22 · Jul 13, 2008

I can confidently tell you that Humber RN program is one of the best in Ontario. Presently, I am in my final year of the program (RN). Within my three years in humber I have been exposed to many areas of nursing both in the clssroom and in clinicals. I have been opportuned to do my clinicals in this sequence: a Long term facility, O&G at Humber Rivers, School placement at Highfield Elementary, West Park Rehab, Toronto Gen.(psychiatry), A project with a neighbourhoodfor Comm.&Pop. Health, Toronto Gen.(Cardiovascular unit), and William Osler Memorial and still expecting more in my final year. With all these clinical experience, one can easily link classroom theory to practicals and gain better understanding of all aspects of nursing. In terms of clinicals, Humber has an edge over other nursing schools in Toronto. Some students do complain that Humber workload is too much, but all I can say is that the school adequately prepares one for the challenge that lies ahead. Therefore, I am encouraging you to go for it.:wink2:

Jaguar Boy · Jul 14, 2008

In terms of clinicals, Humber has an edge over other nursing schools in Toronto. Some students do complain that Humber workload is too much,

Hi Joyce...Thanks for posting. I'm starting the Second Entry Humber Nursing program in January 2009. It's good to hear the experiences of someone who's already been through most of the program. I had the impression that Humber's clinical opportunities were good, and from what you describe, it sounds like that is the case.

codeblue20 · Aug 4, 2008

thanks

RNAnnjeh, MSN, CNS · Aug 8, 2008

I am a Humber grad from 1995....we had great instructors, lots of clincial experiences....can't say enough about it. So glad that I went there.

Now that they partner with UNB (degree program) you're really getting the best of both schools in one.

Good luck and enjoy!

RNAnnjeh

MeowMeowMeow · Feb 26, 2009

Hi codeblue20:

Can I get more information from you about the 2nd year Entry program in Humber? I got accepted from Humber for the coming Fall 2009. I had my undergraduate degree over 10 years ago and is now working in a research lab. I want to do something related to people and being able to help people more directly, so I pick nursing as a career change. I am struggling. Not sure if i can handle the course work and the practicum since I left school for so long. Do you find the program very tough? What kind of evaluation scheme they use in the course? What is the passing mark for the courses in order for me to stay in the program?

Sorry for lots of questions

MeowMeowMeow

Jaguar Boy · Mar 1, 2009

Hi codeblue20:
Can I get more information from you about the 2nd year Entry program in Humber? I got accepted from Humber for the coming Fall 2009. I had my undergraduate degree over 10 years ago and is now working in a research lab. I want to do something related to people and being able to help people more directly, so I pick nursing as a career change. I am struggling. Not sure if i can handle the course work and the practicum since I left school for so long. Do you find the program very tough? What kind of evaluation scheme they use in the course? What is the passing mark for the courses in order for me to stay in the program?
Sorry for lots of questions
MeowMeowMeow

Ok...I've now been enrolled in this program for 2 months and it has been a really rough ride. This year is the first year that the program is being run and there have been some unbelievably stressful, administrative problems. I thought about dropping out many times and all of us students have been frustrated. Hopefully for you guys coming in next year, the problems will have been resolved. For the most part, the teachers are competent...a good thing.

Due to the nature of the program,most students are mature with varying life experience. So far, I have found this to be a positive thing.

I will warn you about the workload. This is an accelerated program...think medical school level of workload. If you've got family responsibilities, it would be a really good idea to find as much support and help that you can ahead of time. Books are really costly too...but many will be used in multiple courses.

If you are taking the Fall preparatory program, passing grades for us was 70%...I can't remember if it was for each course, or overall...you should double check that. Most of us made it, a couple didn't. Once in the actual nursing program, passing is 60%.

But, having said all that, I'm a little better adjusted now and some of the stress is settling down. I absolutely love my clinical placement.

Good luck to ya!

MeowMeowMeow · Mar 2, 2009

Hi Jaguar Boy:

Thanks for your detailed information. I will seriously think about that. Just one more question, do you have lots of essay writing to do in the preparatory courses and the first year nursing program so far?

Wish you all the best in your study

MeowMeowMeow

Jaguar Boy · Mar 3, 2009

Hi Jaguar Boy:
Thanks for your detailed information. I will seriously think about that. Just one more question, do you have lots of essay writing to do in the preparatory courses and the first year nursing program so far?
Wish you all the best in your study
MeowMeowMeow

I had to take 3 of the 5 preparatory courses: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Microbiology. All those courses were tested with multiple choice.

As for the program so far, we've had a couple of papers to write, plus weekly "reflections". These reflections are short writing pieces in which we think critically about an issue raised in our class or in our assigned readings. There's some group work as well.

I know I made it sound a bit scary...but a lot of my classmates have families and life responsibilities and we're managing.

good luck

p274 · Apr 5, 2009

Hi,

I have been asked to complete all the five courses of the preparatory semester of the Humber Second Entry Nursing Program. I was wondering how difficult is to do all the five courses. I think Jaguar has said that it is a multiple choice format. If this is the case, how is statistics course. I am really concerned about statistics course. Others I think I can manage, math is my weakest point all my life. Also, do you get enough time between the final exams or one has to write all five in one week time? any suggestions, please helpppppppp. pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee

p274

Jaguar Boy · Apr 9, 2009

Hi,
I have been asked to complete all the five courses of the preparatory semester of the Humber Second Entry Nursing Program. I was wondering how difficult is to do all the five courses. I think Jaguar has said that it is a multiple choice format. If this is the case, how is statistics course. I am really concerned about statistics course. Others I think I can manage, math is my weakest point all my life. Also, do you get enough time between the final exams or one has to write all five in one week time? any suggestions, please helpppppppp. pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee
p274

You'll have the full course load then. As I said before, I only did 3 of the 5 courses, so I don't know about Psychology or Stats from personal experience. Some of my classmates took psych and for them it was in online format with a mc exam (I think, but don't quote me). I remember them saying it was a lot of work. Stats didn't sound bad, even for those who weren't math people. There were assignments as well.

Exams were over a 2 week period. But don't rely on exam time to study, you'll need to be studying during the term.

Be prepared for a lot of work. Even though the exams are mc, that doesn't mean they are easy. There is a mountain of information to learn and remember. Time management and proactive study skills will serve you well.

OUr pass grade was 70%...

You will also have bell ringers in anatomy and an opportunity to view cadavers. The cadaver experience was pretty cool.

Good luck.