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  1. I want to make the most of my time while waiting in the dark

    toronto_nurse replied to nmlola's topic in Canada

    Every regulatory body has its own policies and procedures along with changes to them every once and a while. There is no "one framework" that will work for everyone so be patient because very soon...

  2. Anyone in ontario...

    toronto_nurse replied to donk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Collaborative program admission averages may be slightly lower. There is a website that lists this and I think its some INFO website. I recall reading the Centennial/George Brown collaborative program...

  3. Anyone in ontario...

    toronto_nurse replied to donk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thinking about masters already? Survive the BScN first!

  4. Newly Registered RPN required to do upgrade course -- ASSESSMENT

    toronto_nurse replied to jay_j's topic in Canada

    Like I said I had classmates who didn't continue to pursue the BScN and managed to get acute jobs with just having complete the med-surg clinical component. The health assessment course you take at...

  5. Newly Registered RPN required to do upgrade course -- ASSESSMENT

    toronto_nurse replied to jay_j's topic in Canada

    Have you considered the bridging program from RPN to BScN? I know some IENS that completed the bridging component just to get acute positions as RPNs. Some continued towards their BScN and some...

  6. RN working as PSW or RPN?

    toronto_nurse replied to Ontario_RN's topic in Canada

    I have met PSWs who are IENs waiting for their assessments from the CNO. Most of them went to private career colleges for psw certification just to get their foot into door for Canadian

  7. Applying to Trent university

    toronto_nurse replied to das729's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Unfortunately your past history in nursing may hurt your chances. Unless you can prove you have made adjustments that will support and ensure the success of your studies. Your chances may be increased...

  8. Centennial College RPN Program

    toronto_nurse replied to smartway's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It is a computerized test that will assess your reading and comprehension. It will not affect your admissions but will determine which English course you will be enrolled

  9. Centennial College RPN Program

    toronto_nurse replied to smartway's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    This test assesses your English proficiency to determine which English course you would enrol in. The 170 or 171 you indicated are the two different level English courses but 170 is for those who are...

  10. Collaborative program

    toronto_nurse replied to everythingisterrible's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes the courses are all the same and the Collaborative program with George Brown for example will follow the same testing/exam schedule as students taking all 4 years at Ryerson. What I do know is...

  11. Accelerated Nursing Programs in Canada?

    toronto_nurse replied to nursinghopeful6969's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I wouldn't consider any of the above programs accelerated since applicants need a minimum of 2 years of university level courses completed including the required pre-requisites and admission is not...

  12. Collaborative program

    toronto_nurse replied to everythingisterrible's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The Collaborative programs you mentioned are both 4 year BScN degree programs. The main difference with collaborative programs is that the first 2 years you will be at the college (George Brown or...

  13. Can an international student study nursing program in Toronto

    toronto_nurse replied to Constance.Rui's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    From what I understand an international student can pursue a nursing program but the issue comes when registering to write the licensing exam and getting a temporary licence. I don't remember but I...

  14. 2nd entry nursing

    toronto_nurse replied to careheart's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I can't speak for Western but I heard York had great placements. I had a friend who started in labour and delivery, rehab, med-surg, CAMH for mental health, and consolidated at sick kids. My advice is...

  15. Experience before nursing school in Canada.

    toronto_nurse replied to Jasonw3's topic in Canada

    A common job for most nursing students is working as a sitter either in facilities or homecare. Most places require a certificate to work as a PSW but some agencies may hire a nursing student to...

  16. Need some suggestion about accelerated nursing programs

    toronto_nurse replied to SuccessfulGirl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    From what I know is second-entry programs in Ontario are designed for applicants with non-nursing backgrounds. These programs require a minimum of 2 years of university courses which includes...

  17. Returning to school in Ontario... prerequisites?

    toronto_nurse replied to ellemo83's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You need to know what their cut off averages are for the school you want to attend. For BScN it usually ranges in the 80s. For GBC/Centennial collaborative with Ryerson its mid-80s and for Ryerson its...

  18. Bridging Program for IENs at Centennial College, Canada

    toronto_nurse replied to Felton20's topic in Nurse Registration

    Do keep us posted on what they

  19. Bridging Program for IENs at Centennial College, Canada

    toronto_nurse replied to Felton20's topic in Nurse Registration

    The bridging program at Centennial allows you to bridge only to Ryerson's BScN program. This is how the program is designed. Bridging students enter Ryerson as 3rd year BScN students but they enter...

  20. Bridging Program for IENs at Centennial College, Canada

    toronto_nurse replied to Felton20's topic in Nurse Registration

    One thing that I do know about this bridging program is that IEN's are not guranteed a spot at Ryerson. Ryerson will accept bridging students with a cummulative GPA of 3.0 with no failed or repeated...

  21. Centennial College Booklist Winter 2013

    toronto_nurse replied to Pinkfit94's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Kozier is the only textbook you need to get it new with the online access code because some of the nursing courses requires you to use the code for online activities. I'm not sure about online books...

  22. Need Advice on Where to Start

    toronto_nurse replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    If you think you need to take a high school bio course you may consider taking it distance via ILC: Independent Learning | Distance Education | ILC.org For some of your missing university credits you...

  23. Need Advice on Where to Start

    toronto_nurse replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The BScN at the University of Toronto is a second-entry program so they don't need to look at your high school marks. Second-entry meaning the duration of the BScN is 2 years so you will need to have...

  24. Centennial College Booklist Winter 2013

    toronto_nurse replied to Pinkfit94's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    For Centennial if you take a browse at the bookstore and see used books grab them since most of them are in like-new shape. You can always ask the clerks at the bookstores which one you need since...

  25. Centennial College Booklist Winter 2013

    toronto_nurse replied to Pinkfit94's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You can search on the school's bookstore site to get an idea of what you need. http://www.bkstr.com/CategoryDisplay/10001-9604-17703-1?demoKey=d I know it says fall 2012 but its ok. Practical Nursing...