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  1. Mohawk College RPN 2012

    takeabreath replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Very helpful advice starfish and great job answering vintagenurse's questions....I will add that I started in Sept. and am now preparing to enter 3rd semester and we DO attend school throughout the...

  2. Mohawk RPNs- what do you wish you had known before starting the program?

    takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Just a note...in the MoMac program the math component in lab practicum is 100% - so brushing up on basic math is an excellent suggestion ! You write 2 tests of which you must achieve 100%; you are...

  3. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

    takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International Nursing

    @starfish...well your organization skills will prove very useful in Jan! I believe the timetable opens for registration in Nov. - not sure if that is just for current or new students; so you will get...

  4. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

    takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International Nursing

    You do need to take your CPR cert. for Health Care Providers - offered through the college, heart and stroke foundation and red cross. You also need to take a mask fit course also offered through CE...

  5. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

    takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International Nursing

    Awesome guys...I remember how excited, nervous and full of questions I was when I got my acceptance. And now, during my first clinical rotation, I am still excited,nervous and full of questions!...

  6. RPN Jan '12 - Mohawk

    takeabreath replied to amahug's topic in International Nursing

    Just letting you all know I feel your pain - I remember when I was waiting to hear...I think I stalked admissions :) Keep your chin up and don't give up...if you do get in you can feel very proud of...

  7. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

    takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am currently an RPN student in the Momac program (collab program with Mohawk and McMaster) When I asked faculty about the "normalized scores" noone was really able to give a good answer. This is the...

  8. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

    takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sorry forgot my vocational adjustment...81 - normalized

  9. Ontario- HOAE results? 'Normalized' score?

    takeabreath replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Ok...I looked up my HOAE results.. Academic Apptitude 67 - Normalized 101.5 Natural Sciences 53 - Normalized 79.93 Reading Comprehension 30 - Normalized uncalc. Spelling 39 -...

  10. Anyone applied for January 2012 (RPN program)

    takeabreath replied to sevillje's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Sevillje; I received your inbox message, however, I am unable to respond until I reach 15 posts...almost there! The competition is very fierce for the RPN program, as you know, right now...off...

  11. New RPN grad! .. struggles. Not getting any call backs (ontario)

    takeabreath replied to crazyscrubs's topic in Canada

    Sorry to jump in to this discussion here; as I have no experience and am just starting out with school. Crazyscrubs...I was hoping you could give me some insight into the program at Momac as I am...

  12. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International Nursing

    I also applied to Fanshawe in London - but like you, Mohawk was my first choice. I applied in Feb. I was #1 or #2 on waitlist...I got my official letter and offer in May. The opportunities and...

  13. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International Nursing

    I think George Brown requires applicants to write the HOAE (which stands for Health Occupations Appitude Exam) - but I may be mistaken. I seem to think too that George Brown does interviews as well??...

  14. Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    takeabreath replied to onenutwunder's topic in International Nursing

    Firstly, I applaud you taking the first step of applying. I am starting the RPN program at Mohawk in Sept. I too am a "mature" student - I will be 36 when I start. My entrance marks that they looked...

  15. Being a Nurse and Mother in Ontario?

    takeabreath replied to JuliWB's topic in International Nursing

    I am starting school in Sept. - this is something I have been desperately waiting to pursue for the last 7 years. I decided I wanted to enter nursing...became pregnant with twins and then put my...

  16. Acceptances to Ontario Programs for Sept 2011?

    takeabreath replied to KateWindsor's topic in Canada

    :w00t:I GOT IN!!!! I received my offer today for my first choice: the MOMAC RPN program - collab program between Mohawk/MacMaster. I am soooo excited. The wait was horribly painful - I won't know what...

  17. Which rpn college has a better program?

    takeabreath replied to rpnstudent47's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes it is the Mohawk/McMaster program - I am soooo very excited. My back up plan is reapply for Jan intake . This is the program for me...my application has been a long time in the making. I wanted to...

  18. Which rpn college has a better program?

    takeabreath replied to rpnstudent47's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    So nice to see that I'm not the only one over-the-top excited about my program. I am waiting, waiting, waiting (not patiently) to get acceptance to the MoMac RPN program for Sept.!! I am waitlisted...

  19. Wait listed Hopefuls... Celebrate or Commiserate Thread

    takeabreath replied to FirmlyAnchored's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!:balloons: I too am waiting (and waitlisted) - according to my admission officer I am 2 on the list! The wait is agonizing. I try to pretend each day that I'm not freaking out waiting for...

  20. Guidance for those starting a career as an Practical Nurse

    takeabreath replied to Hatt's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for asking this question...I am so eager to hear any advice. Fiona and CanadianGirl - both of your responses were insightful, full of great suggestions and your answers bring to mind the...