Second-Entry Nursing Programs - 2014 Hopeful

[MatchaGreenTea]

Hi Everyone!

I'm starting this topic for those who are applying to 2nd-entry programs, to start in 2014.

A bit about myself:

I'll be applying to University of Ottawa and University of Toronto.

Graduated with a Social Science degree from Ottawa U w/ 7.2 CGPA (aka 3.33 on 4.0 scale, or a B+)

A lot of community involvement in health promotion, youth counseling programs, women's health research..

Currently taking the prerequisites...

I'm kind of nervous about the applications because I know how competitive these programs are... Any advice from current 2-year BScN students would be great!

Let's get this thread going

[jojo0423]

For anyone still waiting for UWO, I talked with the academic counselor this week and she said that the cutoff for the current wave of acceptances is a 85.1%

So sit tight, I'm sure you'll get your acceptances soon :)

[VXD4722]

It's amazing how competitive these programs have gotten! Congrats to all who have been accepted, and don't lose hope to those who haven't yet! Everything will work out :) Looks like Canada is going to have some awesome new nurses in a few years!

[lalalene]

I am trying not to lose hope but it is so hard not to. I feel myself dying a little everyday.

[an16]

for anyone who hasn't had any luck, i was on the exact same boat. nipissing's accelerated program (scholar practioner program, based in downtown toronto!) is still open. my marks were not good enough to get me into most schools in canada, but since this program is fairly new and not yet well known, i was accepted! im sure anyone can pull together an application quickly. it requires a personal statement, a letter of reference and an interview. please look into this!

[Hope15]

for anyone who hasn't had any luck, i was on the exact same boat. nipissing's accelerated program (scholar practioner program, based in downtown toronto!) is still open. my marks were not good enough to get me into most schools in canada, but since this program is fairly new and not yet well known, i was accepted! im sure anyone can pull together an application quickly. it requires a personal statement, a letter of reference and an interview. please look into this!

Hello an16, congratulations on your acceptance! Can you please send me a Private message, I am unable to do so. I would like to speak to you about the program.

[an16]

i also can't private message. if you can provide me with an email address i can email you.

[Hope15]

I am not sure if I can send email here?

[Hope15]

I am not sure if I can send email here?

[rc88]

Do you think it's too late to apply for this september?

for anyone who hasn't had any luck, i was on the exact same boat. nipissing's accelerated program (scholar practioner program, based in downtown toronto!) is still open. my marks were not good enough to get me into most schools in canada, but since this program is fairly new and not yet well known, i was accepted! im sure anyone can pull together an application quickly. it requires a personal statement, a letter of reference and an interview. please look into this!

[sparklerrr]

Anyone hear anything from U of T today?

[an16]

nope, the application is still open on ouac so I think as long as you send in your application ASAP (as it is through mail) you should be good

[butter413]

@an16 congrats on your acceptance! I'm actually quite interested in nipissings spp program. I've tried posting comments asking others if they can provide any detailed info but i haven't gotten much back until i read your post. I'm planning to apply to nipissing in the coming fall and would definitely appreciate it if you can share all your experiences and info regarding the admissions process. do you know what the cut off gpa for this years cohort is? and do you know how many spots are available? thanks so much