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I received an acceptance letter in April from centennial college to be registered in the bridging program with Ryerson University. I attended orientation today and was informed that my acceptance was a mistake as I failed first semester math (which i retook and passed). I was informed that i can remain in the bridging program but with a very slim to no chance of getting into Ryerson. Even though i have a 3.2 GPA which is above the entrance requirement and received a acceptance letter they will most likely reject me from the program after i complete the college portion due to the fail blemish on my transcript. (Even if i have a 4.0). This was announced during orientation and the head coordinator said that if we wanted to discuss it with her to make a appointment.

When i was accepted to the bridging program i took a part time RPN role at a local hospital so that i can both attend school and work. This false acceptance has really screwed me over as i had made life plans in the months after i was accepted preparing to start school.

What are my options? I will meet with the coordinator tomorrow. If she cannot help i will work my way up the authority chain to the dean of admissions at Ryerson. Do i have any legal rights in this matter?

I find it greatly alarming that because i failed a course 4 years ago due to some personal issues that now i am barred from improving my life. I was told they do not accept individuals who have "fails" on their transcript as this is some-kind of pilot project which is being studied.

I don't understand why they cannot just exclude me from the study.

I would appreciate any help or advice as my life is crashing down around me :(

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It doesn't hurt to check with the Dean, but it's unlikely you will be accepted into Ryerson. While your GPA meets the entrance requirement, the reality is, all schools are very competitive. The average was 84 percent in 2006 when I entered Ryerson and 86 the year after. You're competing with applicants with higher GPAs for a few spots.

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Sorry to hear that. What was the result? Does the "blemish" only apply to nursing courses.?

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Ya it only has to do with your "core nursing courses"... and since math was a core nursing subject semester one, they will not let me in.. I am very angry with the misleading as it does not state anywhere about this new rule coming into effect, worse part is I spoke to so many admins, coordinators of this program and no one was able to give me the details as they werent informed properly either.

I am looking into Athabasca University, its online at ur own pace and clinicals will be in alberta....

Has anyone completed this program successfully??? ALSO, would you recommend this program to someone????

...So if I cannot get into Ryerson, what are my other options in becoming an RN..... I find it ridiculous for making it so challenging with so many obstacles for RPNs to increase their knowledge and scope of practise....

Any suggestions??????:nurse:

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Are you willing to relocate or can you drive for longer distances? Maybe trying other RPN to RN bridging course would be a better option for you.

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basically.. i would like to finish the program within three years as I am planning to move to BC in the next few years, not willing to relocate but dont mind driving

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basically.. i would like to finish the program within three years as I am planning to move to BC in the next few years, not willing to relocate but dont mind driving[/quote0]

There are a lot of other bridging courses out there. Here's a list of Nursing programs. Check each university if they offer bridging courses. Good luck.

http://www.cno.org/become-a-nurse/about-registration/approved-nursing-programs/rn-programs/

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