2nd entry nursing, please help.

[YorkUnursing]

Iam going to apply for 2nd entry nursing for York University in 2012 (currently where im studying), or any other Universities in Canada (second choice would be Ryerson then UofT).

I want to ask a general question about nursing

First, i have failed a math class at York University (NOT a requirement for 2nd entry) as i took it as an elective. Will that matter significantly or at least matter when i apply for 2nd entry?

Second, how are the programs differ from school to school. Which one do you recommend?

Third, is the pace too fast? assuming 2nd entry nursing is an accelerated 2 yr course, would it be difficult to stay par with the concentrated workload?

And lastly, is getting a job decent? I heard (from a friend) that getting a job in Toronto is almost impossible, or at least difficult to do... Should i consider moving?

Thank you for your time.

[27400]

iam going to apply for 2nd entry nursing for york university in 2012 (currently where im studying), or any other universities in canada (second choice would be ryerson then uoft).

ryerson does not have a second entry program.

i want to ask a general question about nursing

first, i have failed a math class at york university (not a requirement for 2nd entry) as i took it as an elective. will that matter significantly or at least matter when i apply for 2nd entry?

contact each school to find out about admissions requirements.

second, how are the programs differ from school to school. which one do you recommend?

i think most student nurses have only attended one school. ask more specific questions about each school and i think you'll have a better response. if someone says "york is better than uoft or ryerson" (or whichever combo they put it in, everyone has biases), count it has hearsay because no one cannot really tell you in all honestly which one is better unless they've experience both programs.

third, is the pace too fast? assuming 2nd entry nursing is an accelerated 2 yr course, would it be difficult to stay par with the concentrated workload?

*i* would think so.

and lastly, is getting a job decent? i heard (from a friend) that getting a job in toronto is almost impossible, or at least difficult to do... should i consider moving?

for someone who has been applying both inside and outside of gta... i haven't received a lot of call backs. it's not even just hospitals, it's hard to find jobs in ltcs and home care too. believe it or not i've tried kajiji as well and i haven't gotten a call back. i'm a new grad and i graduated april 2011. i have bcls and acls. i was top of my class in nursing school, etc. etc. if people are going into nursing because they think it's recession proof, think again. oh and this "new graduate guarantee initiative" that the current provincial government created a few years back to support new grad. nurses, is just ridiculous. i'm calling them tomorrow to ask them for "help," because honestly, i'm running out of ideas. don't be fooled by the many job postings on a lot of hospitals, they usually hire internal or someone with adequate experience. also, if your wanting f/t perm., good luck to you. anyway, i don't know what going to happen in 2 years, but right now i'm shaking my head wondering why? i'm sorry, i'm just... tired. rpns however, seem to have more luck than rn new grads. actually, i'm getting mixed messages from friends who are in the rpn program. but more of my rpn friends have jobs than my rn friends soo yea...

[Angiemommy5]

Don't want to bother you.. just would like some info on 2nd entry program rn at humber.

What time do classes start and finish. I live norh of hwy 9 and west. I have a family too.

Wondering in your opinion if you think rpn is a better choice? Did u gind a job? Also i don't really want ro qork in a hoapital. I am interested in public health or occupational health.

Thx