futurenurse612

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1. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @no-scrubs, I have a PDF of the fifth edition that my friends and I in the program

2. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I'm finishing at the beginning of August 2019, and graduating in October. (Just got the official date

3. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @ltruong! In your consolidating semester (your sixth semester), you have the opportunity to go wherever you aspire to be hired, and that could be out of town or even out of the province. I'm not...

4. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @SPPhopeful, it is definitely possible to get good grades! Each faculty advisor marks differently, but fair. I'm achieving marks in the high 80's, and then I know other people getting 90's and some...

5. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @PeachyT! I have no idea how they initially select who goes where (either SickKids, UHN or TPH). I was actually placed in UHN but they switched me last minute to SickKids (which I was thrilled...

6. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   There are not really any required textbooks, but it's suggested you have at least Potter and Perry's Nursing Fundamentals textbook, and any kind of Pharmacology textbook to help you study. Earlier in...

7. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @SPPhopeful! Yes I am a current student of the SPP, I am in my first year, going into my third semester. The workload is challenging but manageable! Even though you are only taking three courses,...

8. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hi @connor67! So how it works is that you have a home base (mine is SickKids), and you spend at least 5 out of your 6 semesters there in different rotations. You get to experience all areas of the...

9. Nipissing SPP 2018

   futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Hey @Tasha0117, the due date changes every year, so if you cannot find it in the package I would email or contact Nipissing's Registrar's Office (or wherever it says to send the forms in to). Sorry I...

10. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You should find out which organization you are in soon, or if not you will find out at the beginning of the semester. You won't find out your actual placement until a couple weeks in to the program....

11. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey guys! Yes we do get a month or so off between semesters. We get December, April, and August off each

12. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @Tasha0117, the hours of your placement vary based on your organization. If you get put into TPH the hours are only 9-5, whereas if you're placed in a hospital through UHN or SickKids, your hours can...

13. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey everyone! For those of you who do not know me, I am a current first year student in the program. In regards to the topic of doing your Masters afterwards, the SPP has a high reputation in this...

14. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @SPPhopeful, I'm a student in the program currently, and just to clarify that the Reflection part is only 1 week at the end of the semester :) You are given some structure as to what you should be...

15. Nipissing SPP 2018

    futurenurse612 replied to tamaraago's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi @tamaraago! There are 6 semesters in total, with 3 semesters per year. Each semester is 3 months, and then you get a month or so break in between each semester (Breaks are December, April and...