McMaster RPN to BScN Stream.

[dreams91]

Hello everyone,

I have been accepted into the RPN to BScN bridging stream at Mcmaster ? super excited, yet nervous about entering at level II in September.

A little history about me...I have already been through the mo/mac BScN program at McMaster in 2011. I didn't do so great (failed anatomy) and was kicked out of the program. I entered the Practical Nursing program at Mohawk in January of 2013, and I am now studying for my CPNRE. It's safe to say that I am determined to obtain a degree after all the obstacles that I have been through.

Seeing as how the bridging stream is slightly different from the "regular" mo/mac stream, is there anyone that could give advice as to what to expect from the program? Study tips (seeing as how this is not going to be the same as the RPN program). And any general information on how to basically survive the next three years would be helpful.

I honestly plan on working part time while I'm in the program (hopefully a shift per week), I have worked hard for my RPN diploma and plan on utilizing the skills that I have learned into the workforce.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated ?

[vintage_RN, BSN, RN]

I was also accepted to the bridging program at Mac in September! I could also use some tips. See you there :)

[relaxingbath]

You have had experience doing University level courses before expect more of the same but at a higher level as you will be going into 2nd year of nursing. If you feel that anatomy physiology is your weak point, you already know the area that you will need to work on.

Best of luck studying for the CPNRE I am in the same boat getting ready for the May exam. I've decided to postpone bridging for at least a year to hopefully work (should bride HR staff with brownies- everyone loves brownies).

[whoosa]

Hey, are you doing the bridging program through Conestoga or Mohawk? I'm curious if anyone has any experience or knows anyone that has done/gone to the RPN to BScN program through Conestoga/Mcmaster. My plan is to take 4 university courses in order to get into the Conestoga/Mcmaster RPN to BScn program because my RPN marks are very subpar. Thanks in advance.

[xokw, BSN, RN]

I will be starting the program at Conestoga in September.

[whoosa]

Hey xokw, did you get into the program using your Conestoga marks or university credit marks? and what was your gpa/marks? Thanks

[xokw, BSN, RN]

I got accepted with my Conestoga marks. 90% average which I believe translates to a 4.0.

[whoosa]

I got accepted with my Conestoga marks. 90% average which I believe translates to a 4.0.

Interesting, do you have any idea if they give preference to RPN marks over uni marks?

[xokw, BSN, RN]

I actually didn't even know it was an option to take uni classes to get in. I haven't met anyone who has taken that route.

I would speak to the academic advisor for the program, she has answered all of my questions thus far. I can't list her name here but if you check out this link her info is listed under the nursing section.

Good luck!

http://www.conestogac.on.ca/degrees/contact.jsp