Jay406

I get what you mean. It's not free but I know it costs about $40.00 per course through the ILC and night school. Adult school allows one to take about three courses per quad for a $40.00 fee plus a textbook deposit. I think getting PSW training helps with getting acquainted with the role as a caregiver and gives one better experience doing so than the pre health program. It's not the same as being a nurse however most if not all of the basic skills covered in the PSW program are covered in the first semester of the practical nursing program. Personally I find that pre health programs are more of a cash grab than anything mainly because the pre health program will only be counted as a basis of admission towards that particular school's nursing program and can't be used as a basis of admission at other schools. By completing your prerequisites through the board, those courses can be used for consideration at any college across Canada. It's also considerably cheaper.

This is fantastic! Thank you so much!

Good luck! And to the OP just apply to jobs in silence and stay out of the petty drama. It's a complete waste of your time energy to get caught up in the back stabbing under handing bull crap.

Hmm I think the original poster meant Ontario California not Ontario Canada since this is in the Canadian section. But to answer your question 83k is entirely WAY too much money to spend on tuition for nursing school. I would run if I were you.

Congratulations guys! I am in a similar situation as you, I passed my entrance exams as well, which lead to an interview for a spot in the program. Now I am here playing the waiting game hoping I get an email saying I will get into the program. Crossing my fingers.:)

They really should be. When I was in the PSW program they said it is in the horizon, but nothing is concrete. We shall see.

Since you are a Canadian citizen, I would say U of C. Starting school is hard as it is without going through immigration/international student hurdles. Also it is considerably cheaper. Good luck!

Besides reading the emergency nursing section of this message board I have no advice. But all the best to you.

I don't see why it would be an issue to do your homework during breaks. Every facility is different, patient needs are different and acuity levels are different so there very well maybe some downtime to complete some homework. It all depends.

Congratulations dear, everything does happen for a reason!