Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2019

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Hello Everyone,

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.

2 hours ago, smolsassygirl said:

I just got an offer from western compressed nursing today! However my mind is set on going to u of t so I will be declining my offer. Hopefully this will ease the mind of whoever is still waiting to hear from western or already placed on the wait list. Good luck everyone !

Hey I'm going to u of t in the fall too. have you found a facebook group or other networks for the incoming class?

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On 6/11/2019 at 10:52 AM, kiki98 said:

Hi guys, so I jut got accepted to Trents Compressed nursing program yesterday morning and I was wondering if anyone had any input about Trent's program. It was my second last choice so I'm not sure if I should wait to hear back from UofT's nursing program or if I should give it a chance. Also I'm a third year student taking summer school right now so I'm not sure if I should just finish my current undergrad at UofT or switch into a compressed program now. Nursing is my goal but I've come so far in my undergrad that I dont know whether it's better to finish it off. Any suggestions would be great! Thankkss!! :)

Hi Kiki,

I am a current BScN student at UofT and just wanted to let you know (so that you're not so much in limbo) that they strongly prefer candidates have a full degree prior to entry in the program. For example, in orientation they told us everyone in our year (2020) had a previous degree.

As for whether you should finish your degree or not before starting a BScN (I was in a similar scenario), I can say that it depends on what you think would bring you most "reward" from what you value. I, personally am happy that I completed my BSc, and that's for a few reasons. I think those years were really formative in my maturity in not just how I approach school/studying, but also colleagues/clients in the professional world. I also think that a science background was really helpful with just how quickly the course material moves in the accelerated program. It has also reaffirmed that this area of study is my passion, and as such, I've optimized learning opportunities that are related to this field. That being said, I have met student nurses from other schools at placement that switched to nursing mid-degree and that that was the right choice for them. Never too early to start some self-reflection ?

I don't know too much about Trent, but their clinical instructors that I've met in Toronto hospitals have been really high-quality nurses and are very knowledgeable.

Best of luck to you and all of the others on this thread on decisions and acceptances! If anyone has any student-experience questions (UofT) please do not hesitate to ask.

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30 minutes ago, prospectivenurseatm said:

Hi Kiki,

I am a current BScN student at UofT and just wanted to let you know (so that you're not so much in limbo) that they strongly prefer candidates have a full degree prior to entry in the program. For example, in orientation they told us everyone in our year (2020) had a previous degree.

As for whether you should finish your degree or not before starting a BScN (I was in a similar scenario), I can say that it depends on what you think would bring you most "reward" from what you value. I, personally am happy that I completed my BSc, and that's for a few reasons. I think those years were really formative in my maturity in not just how I approach school/studying, but also colleagues/clients in the professional world. I also think that a science background was really helpful with just how quickly the course material moves in the accelerated program. It has also reaffirmed that this area of study is my passion, and as such, I've optimized learning opportunities that are related to this field. That being said, I have met student nurses from other schools at placement that switched to nursing mid-degree and that that was the right choice for them. Never too early to start some self-reflection ?

I don't know too much about Trent, but their clinical instructors that I've met in Toronto hospitals have been really high-quality nurses and are very knowledgeable.

Best of luck to you and all of the others on this thread on decisions and acceptances! If anyone has any student-experience questions (UofT) please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks so much for your response! I actually got rejected to UofT yesterday so it makes that part easier on me knowing I'm not waiting for it. I've been doing a lot of self reflection lol because it's a hard decision. Currently I'm feeling like nursing is definitely my passion and my bachelor in science at Uoft within the 3 years I've completed has given me a solid foundation to build on for nursing. I'm leaning towards excepting Trent for now and finishing my bachelor of science part-time after the compressed nursing program because it's worth completing but I'm still hesitant as the input I'm getting from everyone is mixed. Hopefully I will make a choice soon and be firm with it! Good luck everyone I hope you all have successful and rewarding careers in nursing!!!

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2 hours ago, JMurr2021 said:

Hey I'm going to u of t in the fall too. have you found a facebook group or other networks for the incoming class?

Yes ! Search up class of 2021- Bloomberg faculty of nursing (u of t)

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Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone who is currently in or have completed Trent's compressed nursing program could provide some sort of insight as to how the program is? What are the placements like? Can we choose a hospital out of the Peterborough region? Did Trent's compressed nursing program provide you with all the fundamentals in successfully writing the NCLEX? Any sort of feedback regarding the program will be much appreciated!

Thank you.

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On 6/12/2019 at 3:10 PM, ChickenNugget said:

Same here. I got my acceptance on Feb 1, but it was conditional (because I was finishing up stats/ psyc). I meet the conditions and on my solus and OUAC it says accepted. I called the office the first week of May and they said everything was fine and that they will be sending out an email around June. I have been talking to our other classmates and they are in the same boat. 

I guess all we can do is just wait (but it does make me anxious)


I will let you know if I get the email!

Okay awesome thanks! Do you know if there is a fb group yet for Queens AST ?

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Hiii to those who accepted their offer to accelerated nursing @ mac! I've been searching for a facebook group for the class of 2021 since last month and have yet to find one so I decided to make one. It would be helpful since enrolment is coming up soon :) Search for "McMaster Accelerated Nursing Class of 2021"

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Does anyone know if Trent lets you know if you're on a waitlist? I applied back in November and it says they're still evaluating my application. I'm assuming that means I'm not 100% rejected, but it seems strange to not have a waitlist by now. Has anyone been officially waitlisted by Trent?

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Hey does anyone know when we can sign up/enroll for classes for Western Compressed Nursing? I can't find anywhere when my enrollment appt is. Thanks! Also has anyone received anything from western in the mail? I accepted my offer in april and haven't received anything but emails

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has anyone got into uoft/waitlisted in the last couple weeks???

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17 hours ago, smith121 said:

has anyone got into uoft/waitlisted in the last couple weeks???

I'm still waiting for a response ?

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Hello Everyone,

I graduated in 2006 with Bachelor's degree in IT from York, and wish to change career to nursing. Currently taking my pre-requisite courses one at a time as I have small kids. My current cumulative GPA is 2.83, i was told that the pre-reqs will help boost my gpa to help meet the requirement of 3.0 or higher. I only have to take A&P, Psycology, Microbiology and philosophy. What are the chances for me, seems almost everyone on this forum has gpas of 3.0 and higher. I am a bit anxious, and thinking i might need to take more courses in the addition to the pre-req courses i have to take. Any further/additional advice or suggestion will be appreciated.

Thanks

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