Hello fellow applicants! I am making this forum for everyone who has applied for accelerated nursing for 2023 intake and is looking for some support! I hope that we can all give each other some support and advice during this stressful time. Please no negativity!
I have applied for UofT, Mac, and Western's accelerated nursing programs, as well as the 4 year programs at Western and Mac. Anyone in a similar boat?
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Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice/ any insight on my dilemma.
I got into both UofT and Westerns accelerated programs and am having a hard time deciding between the 2. UofT seems to have more specific courses on pediatrics/ labour and delivery which I am interested in, however it would be a 1.5- 2 hour commute from where I live.
Western has the learn and stay grant but doesn't seem to focus on maternity and has clinical starting later than toronto. It would also be only an hour commute from where I live which is a bonus.
Does anyone know how much different the 2 programs are in respect to pediatrics? If anyone is in the same boat let me know!
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice/ any insight on my dilemma.
I got into both UofT and Westerns accelerated programs and am having a hard time deciding between the 2. UofT seems to have more specific courses on pediatrics/ labour and delivery which I am interested in, however it would be a 1.5- 2 hour commute from where I live.
Western has the learn and stay grant but doesn't seem to focus on maternity and has clinical starting later than toronto. It would also be only an hour commute from where I live which is a bonus.
Does anyone know how much different the 2 programs are in respect to pediatrics? If anyone is in the same boat let me know!
I can only speak for UofT but clinical placements begin the second week of classes! So for the full duration of the program you will always have some clinical hours that range from 1 8hour shift, 2 8hour shifts and 1 12hour shift. Everyone begins in geriatrics, then mental health and then in the new year the class gets split into 3 sections where you move through acute care, paediatrics and labour at different times (7 weeks each). Acute and peds is 2 8hour shifts per week and labour is 1 12hour shift.
One thing to note regarding your commute is that the university places people within a 2 hour drive of the university (downtown) and the options vary greatly per rotation. You also do not get to chose where you are placed- you rank the choices by preference and the algorithm places you somewhere (you can be placed at your last preference). Placements begin 06:30am to 7:30am so you'd need to make sure you're able to make those early start times with your commute. I know some people had issues this year with transit not getting them to the hospitals on time and they had to uber or carpool.
The peds and labour classes are taught by peds and labour nurses, and the clinical instructors also work on those speciality units. Everyone is very knowledgeable about their specialities. Personally, my experience in peds at SickKids Hospital was phenomenal and I learned a ton. The units have a huge variation of the specialities you can be placed on. I'm 3 weeks into my labour rotation and I've been able to witness a twin c-section and "natural" birth as well as care for the newborns.
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice/ any insight on my dilemma.
I got into both UofT and Westerns accelerated programs and am having a hard time deciding between the 2. UofT seems to have more specific courses on pediatrics/ labour and delivery which I am interested in, however it would be a 1.5- 2 hour commute from where I live.
Western has the learn and stay grant but doesn't seem to focus on maternity and has clinical starting later than toronto. It would also be only an hour commute from where I live which is a bonus.
Does anyone know how much different the 2 programs are in respect to pediatrics? If anyone is in the same boat let me know!
I go to Western CTF Nursing program. I was also deciding between Western and UofT and let me tell you much I REGRET picking Western. Go to UOFT!! I I wish I picked McMaster or UofT instead of Western.
I go to Western CTF Nursing program. I was also deciding between Western and UofT and let me tell you much I REGRET picking Western. Go to UOFT!! I I wish I picked McMaster or UofT instead of Western.
Thanks for the insight. Can I ask what about the program makes you say this?
currentaccel.RNstudent said:
I can only speak for UofT but clinical placements begin the second week of classes! So for the full duration of the program you will always have some clinical hours that range from 1 8hour shift, 2 8hour shifts and 1 12hour shift. Everyone begins in geriatrics, then mental health and then in the new year the class gets split into 3 sections where you move through acute care, paediatrics and labour at different times (7 weeks each). Acute and peds is 2 8hour shifts per week and labour is 1 12hour shift.
One thing to note regarding your commute is that the university places people within a 2 hour drive of the university (downtown) and the options vary greatly per rotation. You also do not get to chose where you are placed- you rank the choices by preference and the algorithm places you somewhere (you can be placed at your last preference). Placements begin 06:30am to 7:30am so you'd need to make sure you're able to make those early start times with your commute. I know some people had issues this year with transit not getting them to the hospitals on time and they had to uber or carpool.
The peds and labour classes are taught by peds and labour nurses, and the clinical instructors also work on those speciality units. Everyone is very knowledgeable about their specialities. Personally, my experience in peds at SickKids Hospital was phenomenal and I learned a ton. The units have a huge variation of the specialities you can be placed on. I'm 3 weeks into my labour rotation and I've been able to witness a twin c-section and "natural" birth as well as care for the newborns.
Hope this helps!
That sounds amazing! I have a car so I could drive into the city if needed for clinical. Thanks so much!
I go to Western CTF Nursing program. I was also deciding between Western and UofT and let me tell you much I REGRET picking Western. Go to UOFT!! I I wish I picked McMaster or UofT instead of Western.
I go to Western CTF Nursing program. I was also deciding between Western and UofT and let me tell you much I REGRET picking Western. Go to UOFT!! I I wish I picked McMaster or UofT instead of Western.
I'm currently in the process of deciding between western and UofT accelerated nursing programs. I would save a lot of money if I study at Western but the UofT program sounds much better especially when it comes to clinical placements. Could you let me know what kinds of clinicals you were able to do at western CTF?
I'm currently in the process of deciding between western and UofT accelerated nursing programs. I would save a lot of money if I study at Western but the UofT program sounds much better especially when it comes to clinical placements. Could you let me know what kinds of clinicals you were able to do at western CTF?
I'm currently in CTF at western and we haven't started placement yet. We only start our first placement in the Summer and its a 3 week rotation. I personally feel like we are barely getting any experience. GO TO UOFT if you can!
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Do you know how course selection works? like do they put you in the courses or do you have to register yourself?