Ontario RPN-RN Bridge September 2020 Intake

bootzie · Jul 15, 2020

4 minutes ago, MajiMoto said:
What semester were those (Pharmacology and the Critical/Writing)? Also, did you have to attend all the classes for your first semester, and how do you balance classes and working as an RPN? Thanks.

For me (I did GBC) these courses were during the bridge year. Pharmacology was blended with Pathology.

As for working as an RPN with full time school, it was manageable because I was casual. I just avoided picking up shifts around exam time. ? Being transparent with my workplaces (I had 3 casual jobs) was helpful.

MajiMoto · Jul 15, 2020

25 minutes ago, bootzie said:
For me (I did GBC) these courses were during the bridge year. Pharmacology was blended with Pathology.
As for working as an RPN with full time school, it was manageable because I was casual. I just avoided picking up shifts around exam time. ? Being transparent with my workplaces (I had 3 casual jobs) was helpful.

WOW!! You must be good at multitasking then ?. Wondering if the MoMac coursework would allow for such flexibility though.

bootzie · Jul 15, 2020

3 minutes ago, MajiMoto said:
WOW! You must be good at multitasking then ?. Wondering if the MoMac coursework would allow for such flexibility though.

Really skilled at cramming is all I'll give myself haha. I think ideally you're not working at all. According to the staff that is. But I think most of my peers were working at least casually (because life is expensive). Can't comment on MoMac as I sadly said no to that move to Hamilton!

MajiMoto · Jul 16, 2020

On 7/15/2020 at 4:39 PM, bootzie said:
Really skilled at cramming is all I'll give myself haha. I think ideally you're not working at all. According to the staff that is. But I think most of my peers were working at least casually (because life is expensive). Can't comment on MoMac as I sadly said no to that move to Hamilton!

Haha! Cramming is your strong point then. You have something against Hamilton?

bootzie · Jul 16, 2020

15 minutes ago, MajiMoto said:
Haha! Cramming is your strong point then. You have something against Hamilton?

Not at all! My home is in Toronto, as is family/friends/work.

RPNtoRNStudent · Jul 20, 2020

Hello,

Semester one is focused heavily on anatomy and less on pharmacology. Semester two has more pharmacology. There is a PBL (problem based learning) course in every semester at Co-Mac and involves writing a few scholarly papers (this is common in almost every semester).

There are some classes that are mandatory and some that are optional, but currently because of COVID it will be online and the courses may change, im not sure.

I chose to work as a PSW during my RPN schooling but working during the bridge program was just not an option for me. I found the amount of course work very busy as did my peers. Some people still work casually but I just chosen to work full time as an RPN in the Summer instead of throughout the year.

Toaster2k18 · Jul 20, 2020

5 hours ago, RPNtoRNStudent said:
Hello,
Semester one is focused heavily on anatomy and less on pharmacology. Semester two has more pharmacology. There is a PBL (problem based learning) course in every semester at Co-Mac and involves writing a few scholarly papers (this is common in almost every semester).
There are some classes that are mandatory and some that are optional, but currently because of COVID it will be online and the courses may change, im not sure.
I chose to work as a PSW during my RPN schooling but working during the bridge program was just not an option for me. I found the amount of course work very busy as did my peers. Some people still work casually but I just chosen to work full time as an RPN in the Summer instead of throughout the year.

Have you heard anyone getting a very high CGPA in rpn to bscn program? How was intro to statistics nursing? I am not good at math so I am scared :'(

RPNtoRNStudent · Jul 20, 2020

It’s possible to get a good GPA in the bridging program. A lot of people who were A students in the RPN program arnt necessary A students in university, The work Is definitely more challenging but don’t get me wrong, some people are super smart and do get amazing marks!

The last Stats midterm average was a 55%... not even a pass (60 is a pass). A lot of people found it challenging. I myself chose to drop the course in the fall since it would have been hard to recover from a poor midterm grade. I re took the class in the Winter and with weekly tutoring I passed. If you know you struggle in math, go to the tutoring services very early. They also have tutoring virtual now, it’s very helpful people found!

RPNtoRNStudent · Jul 20, 2020

The best advice for passing Stats would be to do well on the two assignments because normally people don’t get great marks on the exams. Just remember to practice the math and formulas. It’s definitely not a walk in the park LOL

MajiMoto · Jul 20, 2020

1 hour ago, RPNtoRNStudent said:
With such a low (55%) average, does it mean that most of the class needs more tutoring in Stats or they jut freak out on the subject mostly? or maybe its just a "heavy" subject?
It’s possible to get a good GPA in the bridging program. A lot of people who were A students in the RPN program arnt necessary A students in university, The work Is definitely more challenging but don’t get me wrong, some people are super smart and do get amazing marks!
The last Stats midterm average was a 55%... not even a pass (60 is a pass). A lot of people found it challenging. I myself chose to drop the course in the fall since it would have been hard to recover from a poor midterm grade. I re took the class in the Winter and with weekly tutoring I passed. If you know you struggle in math, go to the tutoring services very early. They also have tutoring virtual now, it’s very helpful people found!

MajiMoto · Jul 20, 2020

Anyone going to MoMac this Fall Semester on this thread?

JenMG · Jul 20, 2020

11 minutes ago, MajiMoto said:
Anyone going to MoMac this Fall Semester on this thread?

I am ??