xokw

xokw BSN, RN

Public Health

Member

  • Content

    498

  • Visitors

    10,994

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    33

All Content by xokw

  1. Nursing Graduation pins Ontario

    xokw replied to CFG77's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Conestoga's RPN program has a pinning ceremony. So does the Conestoga-Mohawk-McMaster collaborative BScN program. As well as Mac's BScN program. Last I heard. I worked with someone who attended...

  2. Nursing Graduation pins Ontario

    xokw replied to CFG77's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Many schools still do a pinning ceremony, I am surprised to hear others don't! I looked forward to getting my pin more than getting my diploma!

  3. Mohawk college RPN: exactly how competitive?

    xokw replied to brits's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sounds to me like she got 95% during the academic upgrading that she

  4. Mohawk college RPN: exactly how competitive?

    xokw replied to brits's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    "Just to get into nursing".... Nursing school is hard, it is busy, exhausting for many and a lot of people just do not make it through! It is a difficult profession in which you are responsible for...

  5. Conestoga RPN Class Schedule Sample

    xokw replied to AVJD's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats and best of luck!

  6. Second-Entry Nursing Programs - 2014 Hopeful

    xokw replied to MatchaGreenTea's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I don't believe that is quite how McMaster approaches PBL. They are known for PBL as they have been using it for decades and basically the idea is to teach students to build on their knowledge before...

  7. Should I become a RPN in Ontario?

    xokw replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    I was hired less than a month after graduating and started on the floor a month after that (waiting for my police check, notice to former employer, etc.) For my first job I took a position working...

  8. George Brown PN Admissions - Help!

    xokw replied to cgxo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Right. They are only applicable at Conestoga, so why not use them to apply to Conestoga? If it is your dream to become a nurse then getting in some where is better than getting in no where! If you...

  9. McMaster RPN - BscN Sept 2014

    xokw replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Same program, different campus. We can still give each other moral support through here :)! Let me know what you

  10. McMaster RPN - BscN Sept 2014

    xokw replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats vintagePN! :) I'm guessing you will be attending MoMac since you did your PN at Mohawk? I got accepted last year for the CoMac program (I'm a Conestoga gal) and unfortunately backed out last...

  11. Conestoga RPN Class Schedule Sample

    xokw replied to AVJD's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You're welcome! I usually had one day/week that hovered later (4-5pm) and one day/week that ended early (before or at noon). Most days finished around 2-3 I would say. Also, you will not feel alone...

  12. George Brown PN Admissions - Help!

    xokw replied to cgxo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm going to be very realistic in saying that I'm not sure your grades will make the cut as it is a highly competitive program to get into. Unfortunately there are far less seats in a nursing...

  13. Conestoga RPN Class Schedule Sample

    xokw replied to AVJD's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi there, I just graduated from Conestoga last year! The next two years will be very busy (no matter what school you attend) but worth it! Each semester I had class (or placement) 5 days/week,...

  14. Pre-Grad placement

    xokw replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    I have never had the luxury of an IV team at my job, maybe a good

  15. Pre-Grad placement

    xokw replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    I did my pregrad from Jan - April last year in Brantford General. You probably won't be doing any IV starts or blood pulls as a student. These skills aren't taught in the program and pretty much...

  16. Pre-Grad placement

    xokw replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    I recently completed my 12 week pregrad placement in the ER before graduating from my PN program so I can probably offer you some sound advice based on my experience! My list is not entirely skill...

  17. Applying for nursing and im so worried!!

    xokw replied to sue.'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think the reason is because most (if not all) of the collaborative programs have a university price tag for all 4 years of the program. Unfortunately the Algonquin website directs you to uOttawa...

  18. RPN-RN bridging 2014

    xokw replied to shabz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The Mohawk/mcmaster bridging program is 3 years. The first year is considered sort of like the transition year and in the 2nd year of the program you enter the 3rd year of the BScN program, joining...

  19. Chances of getting in RN (BScN) in Ont

    xokw replied to ally11's topic in LPN to RN

    Last year the cut off average was about 85%, it also looks like they opened up more spots for this years group as well. I think last year accepted 48 students and this year it has increased to 60...

  20. McMaster RPN - BscN Sept 2014

    xokw replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I got in for this September with a 90% PN average, the cutoff was

  21. RPN to BsCN

    xokw replied to miisz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I know for sure that the Conestoga/McMaster program is held at the doon Conestoga campus. This program is highly competitive with a cutoff this year of about 85% for entry. There is also a...

  22. Agencies

    xokw replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I work to my full scope as an RPN here in Ontario. One of my jobs is in the community and while the hourly wage may seem lower, we typically get paid that rate per visit rather than per hour (I am...

  23. New Grad RPN looking to bridge in SW Ontario

    xokw replied to runningnurse39's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Centennial College and Ryerson University offer a collaborative hybrid bridging program which is held at Regional Access Centres (RACs) aka Hospitals throughout Ontario. I am currently in the program...

  24. Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    xokw replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I too was told during my interview that they LOVE to hire nursing students as PSWs for numerous reasons and will always hire a student if they can :) atleast 25% of my facility's PSWs are nursing...

  25. Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    xokw replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    .....