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Apparently I had some pent up feelings haha. Bear in mind I'm doing Part Time at Ryerson, which is mostly online, so that alone may create an extra emphasis on quality of communication on their part. That said, I did distance education courses through my former university and it was a smooth, positive experience. Yes, I do recall Mohawk saying it was mostly self-directed, but Ryerson's PT is too. I've taken several nursing courses at Ryerson, only two had scheduled lectures, and only one of which has a professor that tries to teach (not very well...everyone's scared of her). I feel like a BScN is a BScN in the end, as lovely as it would have been to attend Mo/Mac. My real education seems to be happening in the field as I gain experience as a RPN. NCLEX certainly won't have anything I'm currently being taught at Ryerson (theoretical base), but I'm hopeful for the final two semesters with clinical. They've acknowledged their curriculum is pretty dated, and they are revamping it. I think the 4 year BScN students already have it in place (I may be wrong, but I thought I saw it on the website), but again, they really don't prioritize their Post Diploma students so we're still on the old curriculum. Perhaps by the time you get there they'll have a more updated program, if the school is at all appealing!

I think they do require a few more credits. But! I was so impressed with Trent. Their scholarship opportunities were amazing. Their placements are based on personal interviews with you and your career goals. They treat you like a human above all else. At Ryerson I am just a number. I am appalled at some of the quality of teaching (exams are full of spelling errors, clearly never been proofread, courses are basically self taught, professors can barely write proper sentences in emails/course announcements) and they usually save their better placements for their 4 year BScN students. My close friend just finished a year or two ago and her whole cohort was in LTC. I picked Ryerson because they offer part time, and that was the main thing I needed as I had too many opportunities coming my way. This is just for nursing, mind you. I've had some great professors for my elective courses aka not nursing. Editing to add I have a previous BSc degree and am accustomed to a certain quality when it comes to university, and Ryerson is not at all on par. ?

About what I expected haha. I feel most nursing programs are pretty similar to each other. I did PN at GBC so it was basically that but a little easier since it has a hybrid format. It's meant to be a bit of a refresher so definitely not much of a challenge since I graduated PN in 2018. If I could do it again I'd choose Trent over Ryerson though!

I actually turned it down! I live in Toronto and in the end didn't want to leave my friends/family/jobs. Currently at Ryerson after the GBC bridge.

It sounds like you need to assess what you need from a program. Do you need to be part time? I did PN and the bridge component at GBC. I liked the hybrid delivery of the bridge and the location was ideal.

Five years later, what did you end up choosing? My scenario is very similar to yours. I can either do Full Time Ryerson and drop to part time for the 10 month full time job contract I have, and go back to full time school after. Or do part time which is a mix of online and in person. There is very little information on the website and I haven't heard from any Ryerson advisors. My deadline to choose is in 3 days ?

Oh yikes, this is good to know. I am considering accepting either the Full time or part time Ryerson options, but they say it can be done in 30 months. 5 years seems different. Did you mean 5 years with the bridge component?

This is an old thread but I'm trying to dig through archives for info. ? I got into both full time and part time Post Diploma at Ryerson (did the bridge year at GBC). I MIGHT have a full time job starting end of the month, so am considering both since it's not a guarantee. 1) I get you can move from full time to part time but not the other way around. Are they different streams? aka is Part Time online and Full Time (post-COVID) in person? If you drop a course, and pick it up later, do you do it with the part time students? 2) Is there a minimum course load to be considered full time?

They probably kept it the same? I took stats for my biology degree ages ago online, and it was basically the same online vs in person. It was not at all enjoyable, but at least we're all suffering together. Joining the ranks here. Heading to Ryerson in September. ?

Not at all! My home is in Toronto, as is family/friends/work.

Really skilled at cramming is all I'll give myself haha. I think ideally you're not working at all. According to the staff that is. But I think most of my peers were working at least casually (because life is expensive). Can't comment on MoMac as I sadly said no to that move to Hamilton!

For me (I did GBC) these courses were during the bridge year. Pharmacology was blended with Pathology. As for working as an RPN with full time school, it was manageable because I was casual. I just avoided picking up shifts around exam time. ? Being transparent with my workplaces (I had 3 casual jobs) was helpful.

Well done! Were you on a waitlist or just waiting?

Haha yes, you can. I know a tiny handful who went that route. I don't think it's a transfer because the GBC bridge is its own certificate. It's just way more competitive to get into Ryerson as they have a large number of seats for their Centennial students, and not too many for GBC. For Trent, you just need a minimum of 70 in your main nursing courses and there's a spot for you. Trent's placements have been reputed to be very strong, particularly in the last year when Ryerson consolidation students with the bridge were in LTC. I'm afraid I know nothing of Humber! My only experience so far has been GBC for PN and bridging. COVID certainly has me reevaluating things as well.

Congratulations guys! I went the GBC route. And am currently waiting on Ryerson to decide if I can complete the last two years with them (rather than Trent). Friends who did this heard from them in June. Fingers crossed.

Not sure if it helps but my offer from Mohawk/Mac came May 10 last year.

It's a bit disorganized but I think that can be said about most if not all nursing programs. Congratulations on your acceptance! I did my RPN at GBC and yes it could be a struggle but it's mostly about nailing your time management. You'll get a prof here and there who may be a challenge (as a human!), but most of them I thought were good and want you to succeed. I really enjoyed Health Assessment labs where they brought in RNs to help teach. You learn lots from different people! Nursing is what you make it I think, and I think you did the smart thing by choosing the school closer to you. I actually got hired based on the fact that I attended GBC, according to this particular NP, so I wouldn't worry about what you've heard. ? Find a study group ASAP and they'll act as your support group for the next two years. ?

I think they were under review and have since made positive changes to the program. It may not have been that drastic but comparing a first semester course (crammed, not enough seats) with a final semester one...there were very few left in the lecture halls. I'm relieved to hear they're not any more organized than others, as I chose GBC! Lost a few years off my life stressing over that one. ?

That doesn't seem too bad! I feel like we lost 3/4 of our PN program by the end of the program. Mohawks' offer expires tonight and I'm so stressed out haha. The lure of McMaster is so strong, but man it's tough leaving jobs and friends you love. It might mean another year off! The "safe" option is GBC where I've got my life fairly established with jobs and people I love but man...organized/great education is hard to throw away.

Oh dear. I remember about 120 started PN and like 40 graduated from GBC. What's it like for Mo-Mac?

Ah thank you for clarifying this! Still, 65% seems very reasonable.

Haha fair enough! Yeah if I stick with GBC, I'll try to keep the paeds nursing job. ? So here's the main point of comparison for me. To my understanding, Mohawk asks you to maintain a 60% average in everything and there's no reapplication process for Mac. For GBC, you need to maintain 75% and there is an application process for the university portion. Would anyone know why that is? Is Mohawk more challenging? o.0 Because my jobs, friends, amazing apartment etc are in Toronto where GBC is. But that's a HUGE ease of pressure, the way Mohawk has set it up.

Thanks guys! can I ask what makes this program flexible? GBC’s first semester is online so that’s big. I can’t find much information on Mohawk!

Not so simple a decision for me! I just got a paeds nursing position in Toronto and would be so sad to leave I wish deferrals were an option.

Start checking your emails for offers from Mohawk ?