nurse2be79

If it's any consolation I received an offer from Western earlier that expired and I emailed the department if they would be so kind enough as to re-instate my offer - which they did. I am assuming it's no big deal for you - Just contact the admissions first thing on Monday, explain your situation and they'll most likely send you another offer :)

My final year GPA was a 3.97

Broadly speaking I've done a lot of volunteering in my community in various capacities like tutoring, hospital ward visitor, crisis responder, board member for a healthcare organization, independent health advocacy stuff. I've also done a lot of research these past few years as a clinical researcher at a hospital downtown with a few publications (co-authors), 1 first author, a national presentation. Was also an athletics coach during my undergrad. :)

I just got into uoft!!!!!!! (yes im the guy who was freaking out yesterday)

mcpjenn do you mind sharing your GPA of your last 2 years? Maybe they start with the 4.0's and work their way down but even still I feel like the supplementary app has an effect as well. If only we could trade. I'd take your UofT for my Western LOL!

I know it's too early to be freaking out and stuff but I can't help but start freaking out regardless. I applied to Western, Queens and UofT with a 3.95 in my last 2 years and only got Western so far. I don't mind if I don't hear back from Queens but UofT is my top choice! This post is largely irrelevant but I just felt the compulsion to release some nervous energy

Hi all, I'm a 24 year old who is making an important decision as to whether or not to pursue the NP route vs. medical school. I am looking to have an honest assessment if I am making a rational choice based on my life goals so I'm looking for your inputs. I am leaning heavily towards nursing primarily because of the lifestyle I hope to have in the future - one that is not consumed by my job and that places a high importance on family (I want to be as present as I can be as a father to my future children) and having time to discover new hobbies and interests outside of my work. From my limited knowledge of the NP profession, this is a route that can give me a good compromise between an intellectually stimulating environment and family life. Personally I view life as much more than just being about professional career so I don't fear any resentment for not being able to maximize my potential as long as I have a great family life/life in general. However, recently I've been reading that NP's often have similar workloads as physicians, similar stress levels and also take call but with a fraction of the pay. I'm hoping some of you can shed some light on your experiences!!