I am currently a third year York University student hoping to apply for second entry nursing at York
only next year (yes I am going through the strike).
Since applications open in November, I thought it would be best to get this forum started. I am hoping to get more insight into the program and I hope current and past nursing students would share their views on the program and how job searching went. Also, what nursing specialties do most York nursing graduates enter as I am hoping to get into public health. Furthermore, share your insights on Humber, McMaster, U of T, Trent, Queens, Western, Ottawa and Nippissing. (I think that is all) and don't forget to include your acceptance GPAs.
Sorry for the questions I have another one though!! Does anyone know of acceptance stats from all the Ontario schools? Like how many people apply to each program, acceptance rates, etc? Thanks!!
Hi there! Would you say that you have time for volunteering and/or working on top of the academic commitments and clinicals? Like how many hours a week do you dedicate to studying to maintain a good average?
Sorry for the questions I have another one though!! Does anyone know of acceptance stats from all the Ontario schools? Like how many people apply to each program, acceptance rates, etc? Thanks!!
Last year ~500 people applied to Mac and there were 80 spots available. Which is ~16% acceptance rate
Hi there! Would you say that you have time for volunteering and/or working on top of the academic commitments and clinicals? Like how many hours a week do you dedicate to studying to maintain a good average?
It really depends on the person; some work and volunteer every week, some do neither. I think a few hours a week towards volunteering and/or working is manageable, but multiple shifts every week may be too much for most. On the Bloomberg website you can look at the course timetables/schedules for each semester but for example currently I have class 1-3pm Mon., 9am-3pm Tues., 9-11am Wed. and clinical 7am-3pm on Thurs. and Fri. to give you a breakdown of how much time classes take up (the schedule is a bit more full in first semester and earlier in the year).
In terms of studying, ultimately it comes down to each person again. I think many attend each class, take good notes, and typically start their 'real' studying for tests the during the week prior to the exam. It's always good to stay on top of the material though and review regularly when you can to make it easier right before the test. On average I guess I'd say a few hours each week and a few hours each day in the days leading up to an exam. Again, it's individual though ?
It really depends on the person; some work and volunteer every week, some do neither. I think a few hours a week towards volunteering and/or working is manageable, but multiple shifts every week may be too much for most. On the Bloomberg website you can look at the course timetables/schedules for each semester but for example currently I have class 1-3pm Mon., 9am-3pm Tues., 9-11am Wed. and clinical 7am-3pm on Thurs. and Fri. to give you a breakdown of how much time classes take up (the schedule is a bit more full in first semester and earlier in the year).
In terms of studying, ultimately it comes down to each person again. I think many attend each class, take good notes, and typically start their 'real' studying for tests the during the week prior to the exam. It's always good to stay on top of the material though and review regularly when you can to make it easier right before the test. On average I guess I'd say a few hours each week and a few hours each day in the days leading up to an exam. Again, it's individual though ?
Wow thank you so much this information is so helpful honestly!!!! I was looking at the timetable for first year and it showed that students have class Monday to Wednesday from like 9-4 which is a lot so is it actually like this or does it change in second semester which is why you have a lighter schedule? Could you give us a breakdown of when it changes and how it works? Thank you again!
Hey everyone!! So sorry this day has been so crazy and full of excitement and lots of happy tears! I was offered admission at U of T this morning!!!! ?? They give two weeks to accept so do not lose hope guys!!!! ??
Wow thank you so much this information is so helpful honestly!!!! I was looking at the timetable for first year and it showed that students have class Monday to Wednesday from like 9-4 which is a lot so is it actually like this or does it change in second semester which is why you have a lighter schedule? Could you give us a breakdown of when it changes and how it works? Thank you again!
No problem :) In first semester there’s class 9am-4pm on Monday; the Tuesday/Wednesday schedule depends on whether you have geriatrics or maternity first and when your 2 hour lab slot is. The class would be 12-3pm either Tuesday or Wednesday and the lab is sometime after Tuesday’s morning class or sometime on Wednesday. For example, you could have a lab Wednesday morning and class Wednesday afternoon and be done at 11am on Tuesday. Some people had class in the afternoon on Tuesday and their lab right after and therefore had no classes/lab on Wednesday. You can’t change your class time but some people switch lab sections when it’s mutually beneficial :) Clinical is typically 7am-3pm for geriatrics and one 12 hour day (either Thurs or Fri) for maternity
In second semester you have a patho/pharm course that runs Jan.-Jun., a community nursing course that’s Jan.-Apr. and then you rotate through the three placement rotations (mental health, acute care and pediatrics). Class is 10am-3pm Monday until community nursing ends (then it’s just 1-3pm). Tuesday is 9am-3pm and Wednesday is 9-11 or 10-12 depending on which placement you’re in. Acute care requires 2 hours of hospital time Wednesday afternoon and pediatrics has a 10 hour Thursday clinical day
No problem ? In first semester there’s class 9am-4pm on Monday; the Tuesday/Wednesday schedule depends on whether you have geriatrics or maternity first and when your 2 hour lab slot is. The class would be 12-3pm either Tuesday or Wednesday and the lab is sometime after Tuesday’s morning class or sometime on Wednesday. For example, you could have a lab Wednesday morning and class Wednesday afternoon and be done at 11am on Tuesday. Some people had class in the afternoon on Tuesday and their lab right after and therefore had no classes/lab on Wednesday. You can’t change your class time but some people switch lab sections when it’s mutually beneficial ? Clinical is typically 7am-3pm for geriatrics and one 12 hour day (either Thurs or Fri) for maternity
In second semester you have a patho/pharm course that runs Jan.-Jun., a community nursing course that’s Jan.-Apr. and then you rotate through the three placement rotations (mental health, acute care and pediatrics). Class is 10am-3pm Monday until community nursing ends (then it’s just 1-3pm). Tuesday is 9am-3pm and Wednesday is 9-11 or 10-12 depending on which placement you’re in. Acute care requires 2 hours of hospital time Wednesday afternoon and pediatrics has a 10 hour Thursday clinical day
You are amazing!!! Thank you!!!! And the class on Monday morning is offered twice that day. Do you have to go to both sections or is it either or? Cause I was wondering why they would space it out so much if both are mandatory lol
You are amazing!!! Thank you!!!! And the class on Monday morning is offered twice that day. Do you have to go to both sections or is it either or? Cause I was wondering why they would space it out so much if both are mandatory lol
No problem! And some of the courses have multiple classes, so there are three lectures (Monday morning, afternoon and Tuesday morning) for that class- the lectures are different
Hey everyone!! So sorry this day has been so crazy and full of excitement and lots of happy tears! I was offered admission at U of T this morning!!!! ?? They give two weeks to accept so do not lose hope guys!!!! ??
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How many student does the UofT program take?