Ontario BScN Accelerated Program Fall 2022

[Mumble]

Hello future nursing students,

I just wanted to make a post as we enter the new academic year, and more importantly the next admission cycle. Hopefully through this post we can all share our admission experiences, concerns, and achievements. 

To begin with, I am currently a University of Toronto student completing my final year! I am hoping to apply to UBC, UofT, Nipissing, Western, and Trent. Just waiting on applications to open up! I am slightly worried I may not get in because admission is so competitive, and seeing those with 3.9+ not get in can be very scary.

How about you? Are you excited for the new school year? Any concerns for the admission process? Let's get through this together

[desque]

On 11/7/2021 at 8:30 PM, jcb14 said:

Hey guys! I'm currently in my second year at SPP if anyone has any questions about the program etc. feel free to ask or message me ?

Hey! Thanks for offering a chance to ask questions!

1. How is the program structured? I've looked into it a little bit right now and I've noticed that they give you 3 years to finish this program. Is it a 3 year program, or is it 2 years with two semesters running through the Summer?

2. I've noticed the list of credits seem very theory based. Are there any classes with your typical nursing classes, such as pathophysiology or anatomy?

[jcb14]

@desque

1. The program is actually 2 years long (23 months to be exact). There are 3 semesters each year, so fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. You get about a month off between each semester which is really nice. Each semester you have 3 weeks of full time classes Monday-Friday at the start and then 24 hours of clinical each week for 9 weeks. The last week is reflection phase of classes again. Often times, there will be tests, simulations, etc during this time. 

2. No, we do not have formal courses in patho and anatomy. You will spend 90% of your time in placement where you are getting hands on experience. This is a huge advantage of the program, especially since you get 1:1 preceptorships. Clinical and putting together a learning plan/portfolio each semester is where you learn your medications, diseases, etc. 

I recommend reading the documents under "Program Resources" on SPP's website for more information. 

Hope that helps!

[desque]

6 minutes ago, jcb14 said:

@desque

1. The program is actually 2 years long (23 months to be exact). There are 3 semesters each year, so fall, Winter, and Summer semesters. You get about a month off between each semester which is really nice. Each semester you have 3 weeks of full time classes Monday-Friday at the start and then 24 hours of clinical each week for 9 weeks. The last week is reflection phase of classes again. Often times, there will be tests, simulations, etc during this time. 

2. No, we do not have formal courses in patho and anatomy. You will spend 90% of your time in placement where you are getting hands on experience. This is a huge advantage of the program, especially since you get 1:1 preceptorships. Clinical and putting together a learning plan/portfolio each semester is where you learn your medications, diseases, etc. 

I recommend reading the documents under "Program Resources" on SPP's website for more information. 

Hope that helps!

Very interesting! I have not heard of any other programs being designed this way but it sounds like a great experience.

Do you have much interaction with classmates? Is it a small cohort?

[jcb14]

@desque Cohorts vary in size but yes they are small, only around 35-45 students per year

[minibun]

Dang it feels weird to come back to this thread. Year 2 nursing student at UofT here. Don't let your GPA discourage you - UofT is truly holistic in its process. If you are unsure about your GPA, go all-in with your personal statement. Good luck! 

[nursingm24]

Hi everyone,

I have just submitted my applications! I was wondering if anyone has already completed the CASPER test and how they felt it went?

[BraedenB]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Taylar and I'm currently in my first year of the accelerated McMaster nursing program. I remember how overwhelming it was being in your position last year, so if anyone has any questions about the process of nursing school applications, school, or anything in general, feel free to let me know! Fingers crossed for everyone ?

[nursingm24]

2 hours ago, BraedenB said:

Hi everyone! I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Taylar and I'm currently in my first year of the accelerated McMaster nursing program. I remember how overwhelming it was being in your position last year, so if anyone has any questions about the process of nursing school applications, school, or anything in general, feel free to let me know! Fingers crossed for everyone ?

Hi Taylar, do you mind sharing what your stats were like GPA and experience as well as what other programs you applied to? 

[Futurenurse1110]

Hi! Im also applying for the 2022 entry!! I applied to uoft and SPP! So excited 

[ab965]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knows how Mcmaster calculated their GPA. I know they use your last 2 years but is it percentages or letter grades? Also do they do last 20 credits including Fall 2021 or just the previous academic years?

[ogohmy]

Hi everyone! 

For uoft, when we submit our final transcript in May, are these marks used towards admission since we’re told about our status end of June? Someone on here said it doesn’t, but the website said they’ll recalculate our final average with these marks so I'm confused. I tried emailing them but they haven't replied. Can anyone confirm? 

[Futurenurse1110]

10 minutes ago, ogohmy said:

Hi everyone! 

For uoft, when we submit our final transcript in May, are these marks used towards admission since we’re told about our status end of June? Someone on here said it doesn’t, but the website said they’ll recalculate our final average with these marks so I'm confused. I tried emailing them but they haven't replied. Can anyone confirm? 

Im assuming no because you have to declare your average as part of the supplementary application thats due February 1st. They may recalculate because a lot of people are sent conditional offers and they have to maintain a certain average with their final marks. This isn’t certain though.