So fall just flew in so I thought what a great time it would be to start my nursing applications lol. It is very early, but I enjoy having this on my mind. I am in my final year at University and am hoping to be a nursing student come next September. I wanted to make a space where we could come together with a common goal: getting accepted. The schools I plan to apply are:
Hi everyone! Hoping to get some advice on this thread since you all seem so knowledgeable (and friendly!)
I'm currently working full time in marketing and have done so for the past 5 years. I graduated with a Bachelor in Political Science and then got a post grad degree at Humber for Marketing Management so I have ZERO science background. About 3 years ago I started realizing that marketing/business/the office life is not for me, and that is also when I started to seriously think about nursing as a career change. I guess I was too afraid (and broke) to go back to school so I tried to keep at it but the more time that passes, the more I hate my life and so badly want to get into nursing. So now I've saved enough to be able to go back to school, but I'm so afraid that the fact that I have absolutely no science in my background will really work against me.
I graduated with a B+ from my bachelor's and an A- from my post-grad degree (though I'm quite sure they won't look at the post-grad). I'm thinking of applying to the compressed programs at Western, U of T, and Trent. My question is....how likely am I to stand a chance at these programs given my background? Are grades in prerequisites more important or do these schools tend to accept students with a science background? Lastly, I'll be 30 next year and wondering if that's seen as an issue since it seems like the majority who apply to these programs are still in their early to mid 20s?
Hi everyone! Hoping to get some advice on this thread since you all seem so knowledgeable (and friendly!)
I'm currently working full time in marketing and have done so for the past 5 years. I graduated with a Bachelor in Political Science and then got a post grad degree at Humber for Marketing Management so I have ZERO science background. About 3 years ago I started realizing that marketing/business/the office life is not for me, and that is also when I started to seriously think about nursing as a career change. I guess I was too afraid (and broke) to go back to school so I tried to keep at it but the more time that passes, the more I hate my life and so badly want to get into nursing. So now I've saved enough to be able to go back to school, but I'm so afraid that the fact that I have absolutely no science in my background will really work against me.
I graduated with a B+ from my bachelor's and an A- from my post-grad degree (though I'm quite sure they won't look at the post-grad). I'm thinking of applying to the compressed programs at Western, U of T, and Trent. My question is....how likely am I to stand a chance at these programs given my background? Are grades in prerequisites more important or do these schools tend to accept students with a science background? Lastly, I'll be 30 next year and wondering if that's seen as an issue since it seems like the majority who apply to these programs are still in their early to mid 20s?
Thank you, I'd appreciate any advice or feedback!
Hi PurpleUnicorn,
Applicants to second-entry nursing come from different educational backgrounds. It's never too late for a career change so don't worry. I would suggest that you attend information sessions of the schools that you want to apply to so you'll have a better understanding of the requirements. I only applied to U of T and I also attended their info session. When I attended, they said that the current nursing students come from different fields - theatre, sciences, arts, etc. The admissions committee reviews applications holistically - your grades, experiences, references, and personal statements.
You're turning 30 and you're still young. Follow your dreams! :)
I applied this year, still waiting but if i will not get in this year. i'll apply again next year.
I would advice to volunteer in hospital but as Symphonia mentioned above - these compressed programs for people with different background. You'll just need prerequisites. Your lack of science background would be against you only while you are studying for prerequisites. Try to read some review and chose less challenging prereq, not uoft for sure, athabascau seems a bit easier.
It's quite fascinating to start new career and study something completely different, good luck!
I received my offer to U of T last Friday and I've finally been able to accept the offer on Join U of T today... just wondering if its normal for it to say "request to accept is pending" and if any of you have any experience with how long it took for the system to update?
I received my offer to U of T last Friday and I've finally been able to accept the offer on Join U of T today... just wondering if its normal for it to say "request to accept is pending" and if any of you have any experience with how long it took for the system to update?
Thank you for your help :)
Hey i'm sorry, I don't know the exact answer to your question. But from what you wrote, I believe it means that they are either waiting for you to accept or the system is processing that you have accept it.
If you don't mind, what was your GPA/experience? I'm still waiting to hear back from them
Does anyone know how many people McMaster has already accepted? How many spaces are left? Will they give you any info on where you stand? I'm out of the country for the time being and can't call them.
Anyone accepted to McMaster, how many days did they give you to make a decision and pay the deposit?
I have to make a decision about whether or not I am going to Queen's and have yet to hear from McMaster. I don't want to assume I'm getting in, but if I do it will complicate things. I have until the 20th.
Does anyone know how many people McMaster has already accepted? How many spaces are left? Will they give you any info on where you stand? I'm out of the country for the time being and can't call them.
Anyone accepted to McMaster, how many days did they give you to make a decision and pay the deposit?
I have to make a decision about whether or not I am going to Queen's and have yet to hear from McMaster. I don't want to assume I'm getting in, but if I do it will complicate things. I have until the 20th.
Thank you.
I'm not sure how many people have been accepted but I don't think they will tell you your standing unfortunately. When I received my acceptance to Mac I had 2 weeks to make a decision. At that point I hadn't heard from any other schools so I accepted that and sent in my deposit. I did hear back from Toronto after the 2 week deadline and I am indeed accepting that offer and while it sucked to lose the deposit for McMaster it gave me peace of mind knowing that I was going somewhere if I didn't hear back from anywhere else.
On another note, I am rejecting offers from McMaster and Trent (I've decided on U of T, yay!) so I hope those spots open up for anyone else waiting!! :)
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows of any students that have into the UofT program without a degree in the past? I'm a third year student with a 4.0, A's in all my prerequisite courses, two full summers of research experience, and extensive volunteer and extracurricular work. I'm biting my nails waiting to hear something back from UofT, as I am aware that I will likely not get accepted due to having not yet earned my degree. Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back and congrats to all of you who have received acceptances!
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows of any students that have into the UofT program without a degree in the past? I'm a third year student with a 4.0, A's in all my prerequisite courses, two full summers of research experience, and extensive volunteer and extracurricular work. I'm biting my nails waiting to hear something back from UofT, as I am aware that I will likely not get accepted due to having not yet earned my degree. Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back and congrats to all of you who have received acceptances!
I am in a similar situation as yours, got accepted to York but UOFT has not gotten back to me , now I am waiting for a rejection pretty much
PurpleUnicorn33
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Hi everyone! Hoping to get some advice on this thread since you all seem so knowledgeable (and friendly!)
I'm currently working full time in marketing and have done so for the past 5 years. I graduated with a Bachelor in Political Science and then got a post grad degree at Humber for Marketing Management so I have ZERO science background. About 3 years ago I started realizing that marketing/business/the office life is not for me, and that is also when I started to seriously think about nursing as a career change. I guess I was too afraid (and broke) to go back to school so I tried to keep at it but the more time that passes, the more I hate my life and so badly want to get into nursing. So now I've saved enough to be able to go back to school, but I'm so afraid that the fact that I have absolutely no science in my background will really work against me.
I graduated with a B+ from my bachelor's and an A- from my post-grad degree (though I'm quite sure they won't look at the post-grad). I'm thinking of applying to the compressed programs at Western, U of T, and Trent. My question is....how likely am I to stand a chance at these programs given my background? Are grades in prerequisites more important or do these schools tend to accept students with a science background? Lastly, I'll be 30 next year and wondering if that's seen as an issue since it seems like the majority who apply to these programs are still in their early to mid 20s?
Thank you, I'd appreciate any advice or feedback!