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  1. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm in the McMaster accelerated program right now so I can explain to you. For community, it's kinda crap right now. For one half of the course you do some online bs where you're given a community and...

  2. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey! I'm in the Mac accelerated program too! I wonder if we know each other ?. Hello whoever you are! But ya @jupitersea I can vouch for what this person is saying. I would also suggest that as...

  3. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm currently in the Mac program. 1) No. There are actually a decent number of students in the program who got in only after completing their first 2 years of undergrad. 2) Yes, that is...

  4. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    As someone currently in the program, let me clarify this comment as it's not entirely true. Between Fall and Winter you have your standard Winter holiday break (app. 2.5 weeks). Between Winter and...

  5. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    When I entered (September 2020) we were a cohort of about 120 people! So I do think they've recently increased the

  6. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Here are some pros and cons about the Mac accelerated program I can come up with. Note that some of these may or may not be similar to other nursing schools, but this is what I've experienced at Mac...

  7. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Currently finishing up my first year at Mac accelerated. What would you like to know? I can't compare to UofT but I can certainly tell you anything you wanna know about

  8. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hmm that's weird I'm not sure what the accurate number is. All I know is that our prof was told that 4000 students applied this year. I guess take that with a grain of salt. Yes, they literally...

  9. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi! Only one class every semester is PBL. So I'll just expand on that right now since I know somebody will ask this (if not, you should definitely be aware of what PBL is). Even though there...

  10. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2021

    helgurk replied to YanBan2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone! I'm just about to finish my first year of the accelerated nursing program at McMaster (two more exams). I remember being on these forums last year and I got so much helpful...

  11. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Glad to hear this! I'll let you know as soon as I receive my letter in the mail so you can get an idea how long it took to send LOL. Hopefully not too

  12. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi there, thanks for the response! When did you do your fast processing request? Because I'm looking online and TPS mentions that they've actually suspended their fast processing since the middle of...

  13. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey, which email did you request it from? Because I requested my form and they responded to me the next day (today). The email is fhsprof (at) mcmaster (dot) ca. It's actually a pretty inefficient...

  14. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey guys! Bit of an off topic question - Does anybody know how long it takes for Toronto Police to process Vulnerable Sector Screening forms, especially during these times? I'm in the process of...

  15. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    For anyone that was accepted to McMaster's accelerated program, do we have to do anything yet? Since being accepted I haven't received any information regarding tuition deposits or other...

  16. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm also in the same boat regarding housing for

  17. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Mine doesn't say anything about "conditional". It shows a green checkmark with a response date of June 1st and link to complete a residence app. I've already completed my BSc (I've been out of school...

  18. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey guys just got accepted to Mac's accelerated nursing program! Looks like they're still sending offers today! (cause I didn't receive one yesterday. GPA in the last two years was about a

  19. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    So I guess McMaster is giving out offers one by one? Is there still hope ? I must have screwed up my CASPer because I got accepted Western after the first or second batches of acceptances even with a...

  20. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are you an internal

  21. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm an external applicant and I don't see anything myself. I'm going to go ahead and assume you're about to get an offer and that it may not have been uploaded fully yet. Someone did say offers for...

  22. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey! So just to follow up I actually sent an email to the admissions to inquire about my position on the waitlist and the response I got was: "Decisions for the waitlist should be sent out no later...

  23. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    So I went on my student account for Queen's and noticed they left a message saying "You have been added to the waitlist for this program". Has anybody else received the same message? I'm wondering if...

  24. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm not sure the exact answer to your question but just to give you some context: I graduated last year and in the final year I was only taking 3 courses per semester. I also took a full year course...

  25. Ontario Second Entry Nursing Fall 2020

    helgurk replied to RNthrowaway2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Just got an offer of admission to Western's accelerated nursing program!! I saw the acceptance on my Student Account (haven't received an email or ouac yet) For anyone in the future reading this and...