Mohawk/McMaster RPN-BScN

Silverdragon102, BSN · Apr 27, 2015

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xokw, BSN, RN · Apr 27, 2015

Hello!
I'm starting the mohawk/mcmaster rpn-bscn program in September. I'm wondering if there's anyone who can give me a little insight on the course load? I understand with PBL that a lot of the learning is done on your own and I have looked at the courses online. Are you still on campus 5 days a week? I'm mainly asking because I want to continue working as an rpn part time, and I just want to get an idea of how many shifts a week I'll be able to work (or if I'll be able to maintain my part time position)
Also, is it possible to opt out of a couple electives and take them in the summer to lighten up the workload during the school year?
Thanks in advance for any information!

Hi! I'm in the bridging program but at the Conestoga campus (same program, though). The workload is doable, even with electives. I took one elective each semester this year and was at school 3 days/week, with only one of those days being a full day.

I hear it will be busier next year (second year of the program) so a lot of us are taking electives during the summer.

ali. · Apr 27, 2015

Hi! I'm in the bridging program but at the Conestoga campus (same program, though). The workload is doable, even with electives. I took one elective each semester this year and was at school 3 days/week, with only one of those days being a full day.
I hear it will be busier next year (second year of the program) so a lot of us are taking electives during the summer.

thanks! how did you adjust to the PBL learning style?

vintage_RN, BSN, RN · Apr 27, 2015

I am in the bridging program at McMaster and just finished my first year. I was in class 3 days a week. I also worked part time...2 12 hour shifts per week for the entire year. It's very self directed, you have to be able to figure stuff out on your own and basically teach yourself.

ohmychonny · Jun 4, 2015

Sorry, I know this is unrelated to the topic. But I was just wondering what were your marks to get into the bridging program. I am graduating Mohawk RPN in December and was wondering if I will have the marks.

ali. · Jun 4, 2015

Sorry, I know this is unrelated to the topic. But I was just wondering what were your marks to get into the bridging program. I am graduating Mohawk RPN in December and was wondering if I will have the marks.

no problem! Every bridging program looks for something a little different. If I remember correctly the Mohawk-Mcmaster program only look at your semester 3/4 marks. My average from those two semesters was an 89 (you also have to answer a questionnaire which accounts for 50% of your admission decision). I believe they average to be considered starts at a 75% but is competitive from there.

xokw, BSN, RN · Jun 4, 2015

no problem! Every bridging program looks for something a little different. If I remember correctly the Mohawk-Mcmaster program only look at your semester 3/4 marks. My average from those two semesters was an 89 (you also have to answer a questionnaire which accounts for 50% of your admission decision). I believe they average to be considered starts at a 75% but is competitive from there.

75% minimum, however it never ends up being that low. I believe the cut off for last year was around 84-85? I could be slightly off, though.

ohmychonny · Jun 5, 2015

Thanks for the replies, thats a surprise to me that they would only look at the 3rd and 4th semester marks.

Burgie · Aug 23, 2015

My sister just finished her first year bridging at Mohawk and continued to work full time as an RPN @ Mac. so its definitely do-able to work.. especially if your only working part time. Teachers will say its a bad idea tho, but not everyone has the option to not work. She only had classes 2 days / week. And you are able to take electives during the summer, they run 2 sessions during each summer. I'm going into second year BScN and love the Mohawk-McMaster, I also work 24 hrs a week and have a little girl to take care of.. totally manageable!