Opinion on Humber College RN program

[KateWindsor]

HELLO!

i'm sorry if this is already a thread, i looked but couldnt really find one

I was just accepted to Humber College for bachelor of nursing degree. It is my first choice, and i am just about to accept. I wanted to get some opinions of nurses who have graduated from, or are attending humber college.

What do you think of it? Is it really difficult? Did you get the placement you wanted?

Anything that might be helpful would be GREAT

thanks a bunch everyone!

[10Sampler]

Is there any advantage in doing the CPR course at Humber for $110?

I see it for $65 here : Toronto CPR But I am afraid if I do it elsewhere that it might not meet their requirements even though the description seems too... Feedback please?

[BosRMT]

I know people who did it else where without a problem. If you're worried, you can e-mail the co-ordinator and ask about the company you're doing it from

[nurse1990]

Hey everyone,

So reading through the past comments, there were pros and cons at Humber College for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Few questions:

1.) What courses do you take in first year and what is the passing mark?

-answered below

2.) Are the professors good or bad? I got mixed reviews here. I even heard from someone that some professors got fired because of their performance or maybe they are just really unprofessional.

-Usually only one a year thats "bad" and they get fired easily so thats good. Most are pretty good/ok. I will say the coordinators are horrible! They encourage u to drop out if u even have a slight complain.

3.) The library - is there enough space or would I have a difficult time finding a spot (I find the George Brown really small.)

-Empty most of the time. Besides exams/midterms which is normal. Espec empty after school hours.

4.) The campus- do you like it?

-Okay. Easy to find everything.

Thanks a lot in advance!

Answered above. Everything is okay. Humber area sucks tho not alot of places to do something (if ur coming from outside GTA and have to move here itll suck). THe courses are all doable. But clinical sucks!!!!! I feel like i barely know anything. Overall i wouldnt come here if i could re-do it. And im in my last sem of 2nd year.

[10Sampler]

I know people who did it else where without a problem. If you're worried, you can e-mail the co-ordinator and ask about the company you're doing it from

Thanks, I emailed their degrees at humber email with my question, I just hope they can answer it and not just respond back with their $110 program details. I emailed the place that offers the $65 course and they said that it meets Humbers requirements, but I don't know if I can rely on what they say...I guess you can tell I am super paranoid, lol. I am just so afraid of making a mistake and wasting money I don't really have to waste...

[10Sampler]

Answered above. Everything is okay. Humber area sucks tho not alot of places to do something (if ur coming from outside GTA and have to move here itll suck). THe courses are all doable. But clinical sucks!!!!! I feel like i barely know anything. Overall i wouldnt come here if i could re-do it. And im in my last sem of 2nd year.

Are you ok with the fact that your degree is an Arts and not a Science?

Humber was my first choice, but now I am thinking that George Brown might be better for me. Someone told me at George Brown, if you fail one class you have to redo the whole term...is this TRUE?

What happens if you fail a class at Humber? can you just redo the one class?

[BosRMT]

Are you ok with the fact that your degree is an Arts and not a Science?

Humber was my first choice, but now I am thinking that George Brown might be better for me. Someone told me at George Brown, if you fail one class you have to redo the whole term...is this TRUE?

What happens if you fail a class at Humber? can you just redo the one class?

As long as i get to be a RN, I'm happy with a BN. I don't think not have a bsc would impact you negatively, you can still do post grad programs and everything

i've heard the same about GB. if you fail one class at humber you can do that one class, but have to wait a year until you can do it. we only have one stream- no summer classes or anything.

[futureTBA]

Hey everyone,

So reading through the past comments, there were pros and cons at Humber College for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Few questions:

1.) What courses do you take in first year and what is the passing mark?

2.) Are the professors good or bad? I got mixed reviews here. I even heard from someone that some professors got fired because of their performance or maybe they are just really unprofessional.

3.) The library - is there enough space or would I have a difficult time finding a spot (I find the George Brown really small.)

4.) The campus- do you like it?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi sevillje,

I started this year with BosRMT so will likely have similar advice. She already gave you the names of the courses you'll take in first year. Here's what you need to know about them (including the electives).

You'll take five courses each semester.

1. Nursing as a Profession - very dry, very boring, very high level/theoretical overview of how the profession functions and who the various regulatory bodies are. For me, it was incredibly boring.

2. Professional Relationships - having spent 15 years in customer service, this was basically CS 101. My mother was passing the sample tests without having even glanced at the material.

3. Intro to Psychology - I can't be impartial at all here - I hate psych. I did what I had to do and got through it. Our prof was very nice but had a tendency to ramble.

4. Anatomy/Physiology - Awesome! We had a great prof. who loves the subject and really knows his stuff. Interesting to listen to if you can get away from all the bears (long story)

5. English - your choice of 2 possible English courses. Based on this semester, go for Intro to Literature over the one on the Environment. People in that class had a way harder time of it than my class did.

Second Semester:

1. Lifespan Development - this falls under Psych so it's not my favourite but it has a lot of interesting info. Granted, we're only about 5 weeks into the semester but it's still way better than last semester.

2. Anatomy/Physiology - still loving it. We've covered Blood, The Heart and we're starting on circulation & blood vessels

3. Nursing & Wellness - a LOT of reading. Like really a LOT. But our instructor is ok, she keeps us on track (if a little behind) but gives lots of detail.

4. Cinical - we've been practicing in the lab on each other and won't go into placement until after Reading Week. Another crap load of reading and a ton of really boring videos to watch for this one. But it's still more interesting than last semester just because it's practical application type stuff. Our clinical placement options were loaded into timetables and distributed a few days before registration. During registration, it was first come, first serve. So the popular spots got taken really fast. Always make sure you're online the second registration opens!

5. I selected Philosophy of Love and Sex as my elective from about 5 or 6 choices. It's interesting but I wouldn't likely choose to take another philosophy course in the future. Not my thing.

As for the professors & course coordinators, I haven't had any issues. Are some better than others? Of course. My first semester Nursing as a Profession prof was not so hot. Part of it is the course material, part of it was just her. The thing is, in the real world (non-academic) you have to deal with a lot of different people/personalities. So, the best way to deal with it is to learn what you can from them and make sure you are responsible for your own learning (as in do the work, do the readings). Ultimately, it is your job to learn as much as it is their job to teach. A truly bad prof is one who is teaching incorrect information/procedures or who is abusive to students in class. I really think it's par for the course. I've had some fantastic bosses and some really big dic*s as bosses. At the end of the day, it's still my job to be a good employee. Same with being a student.

I don't spend much time in the library so I can't help there but it is four stories high and when I have gone in, I've been able to find a spot/computer pretty quickly. There's also a community study room just outside on the ground floor or you can book a specific room if you'd like.

The campus is ok. It's in the middle of nowhere but the parking isn't too bad, as long as you can pick up a parking pass before they sell out.

[10Sampler]

As long as i get to be a RN, I'm happy with a BN. I don't think not have a bsc would impact you negatively, you can still do post grad programs and everything

i've heard the same about GB. if you fail one class at humber you can do that one class, but have to wait a year until you can do it. we only have one stream- no summer classes or anything.

Thanks for the response, Yeah, I hear that George Brown is really strict and Humber is more forgiving..

I really want to go to Humber because it's closer to where I live and the drive is better for me...hmmm.. I just wish it was a Science degree ! That is my only hesitation at this point... But I guess you are right, if I become an RN and get the experience, I don't think that stuff will matter...

[futureTBA]

I looked into the same thing. A hiring manager doesn't care if it's a BN or BSCN, as long as you completed an approved program in the province and have successfully passed your CRNE, then you're an RN. The other letters don't matter nearly as much.

If that's your only real hesitation toward choosing Humber, I wouldn't let that hold you back.

I have actually worked with a team of nurses and they all said the same thing. One actually had her daughter graduate from Humber/UNB a few years ago and said she was really pleased with how well prepared she was.

[10Sampler]

I looked into the same thing. A hiring manager doesn't care if it's a BN or BSCN, as long as you completed an approved program in the province and have successfully passed your CRNE, then you're an RN. The other letters don't matter nearly as much.

If that's your only real hesitation toward choosing Humber, I wouldn't let that hold you back.

I have actually worked with a team of nurses and they all said the same thing. One actually had her daughter graduate from Humber/UNB a few years ago and said she was really pleased with how well prepared she was.

Oh thank you!! I really need to hear more of that, because I really want to go to Humber, it would make my life easier, I think. I am afraid of George Brown's failing policy, lol.

Thank you for writing the novel of tips too!! very good information, I saved the info in a word doc...lol. So what year are you in at Humber??? I will be attending this September if everything goes well...

[futureTBA]

I don't know that I'd say Humber was any easier than anywhere else. The pass requirement are pretty stringent and there's really no pleading for clemency. Based on some quick math I did at the start of the semester, looks like we lost about 70-80 students since first semester.

If you fail one of the four required courses in first semester, you cannot do any of the required courses in second semester. You have to wait for the next year's group of new students to start in the fall and join them in the class you failed then continue on to second semester. Essentially, failing one course can delay you a year. The only exception is the elective courses as you may be able to take another English course to get the credit.

I'm in first year, second semester. I'll answer what I can for you!

[10Sampler]

I don't know that I'd say Humber was any easier than anywhere else. The pass requirement are pretty stringent and there's really no pleading for clemency. Based on some quick math I did at the start of the semester, looks like we lost about 70-80 students since first semester.

If you fail one of the four required courses in first semester, you cannot do any of the required courses in second semester. You have to wait for the next year's group of new students to start in the fall and join them in the class you failed then continue on to second semester. Essentially, failing one course can delay you a year. The only exception is the elective courses as you may be able to take another English course to get the credit.

I'm in first year, second semester. I'll answer what I can for you!

Oh man, I was hoping there was summer classes available to fast track or make up...well, good to know that, that's not an option now

Sorry, to bother you but can I ask you for the book list for year 1? I know that the textbooks will change, but I would still like to look at the old ones. If that's not possible, could you let me know what subject was the hardest (my guess is: Anatomy and Physiology 1 ?) and let me know the title of that text book? (For term 1, year 1).

I just feel like I have so much time on my hands until September and I really wish that I could get some kind of idea of what the text books teach. I have been out of college for more than 10 years now, so I am very nervous about being overloaded with the readings. I am a slow reader because my mind keeps drifting.