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In terms of the OSCE.. if you prepare well, you will do great. Practice every week. The evaluators are looking for specific details, so when you practice, follow the rubrics (these are the exact marking documents they use at the OSCE). Again, calm your nerves. It's really mind over matter. Be confident and go get er done!

Don't worry about the simulations. They are not graded and are certainly learning experiences. Just read the preparation documents and practice skills you feel you could improve before the sim. After the sim, you will write a reflection on your strengths as well as learning goals. Think critically, calm your nerves, and you'll do fine.

It's hard to say exactly, as the average fluctuates both ways slightly from entry to entry. All I can say is I was accepted with a lower average than yours September 2014. Good luck!

That's correct, philvane.. the online module is just a supplementary resource.

I've always said eLearn itself could've been another course. But don't worry, you will get used to it in no time and it'll be second nature. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

philvane, you can't go wrong with the littmann classic se ii :) But no worries, you won't need a stethoscope until the 2nd half of the term anyway. Lots of time to decide and price compare. If you are tight on funds, I can say you really don't need the dosage calculation book. The "math" is covered in one day. Very simple. You need 100% on the test, but are given examples beforehand to study from.

I wouldn't fret too much about Mosby's Nursing Diagnosis book at this point. We didn't use it until maybe the 3rd last week of Semester 1. And barely.

I started in September and have to say that the majority of the program is not well organized. Unfortunately you just have to roll with it.

There's more info here about the health/dental plan: Home You should be able to pick up your bus sticker at the IHAS info desk. Good luck at orientation tomorrow! It's an overload of information but exciting to get started.

Check out local scrubs stores (ex. in2uniforms in Hamilton) for better selection.

Ortho, I also have the Littmann classic ii and love it. Seems to be popular among students. If you don't already have a stethoscope you have lots of time. We didn't start using it until 2 months into the semester. The RPN student scrubs are ceil blue, however, they didn't seem strict (any shade of light/medium blue is okay). Remember you need all white shoes. Some clinical instructors are alot more strict in terms of how much colour is acceptable, so it's better to error on the side of caution and go as white as you can possibly find. I would highly recommend you rent a locker. You will use it daily.

You are basically buying pieces of cardboard with access codes on them. As soon as you enter the codes, you have the information.

Aliciap5, I bought the digital bundle at the McMaster HS bookstore for about 40% less than the hard copies.

That is just the online modules. The book and NSO online is "Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing + Nursing Skills Online 3.0 Package, 5e"

Sounds good. As long as you did CPR HCP you're good to go!