Seneca College, Toronto p/t RPN prog

newnursejoan · Jul 19, 2012

Hello Marie, remember to manage your time wisely. This is the most important tip anyone can give you so study consistently each day of the week no matter what nursing school you attend. Although this is quite obvious, nursing is very hard work and it is easy to fall behind because you have to juggle your classes with your practicum. Start on the first day of school and remind yourself everyday. This is the tip to success, and a lot of new graduates forget this. Not staying on top of your readings even for a week can get you into some hot water!

aizhanna · Dec 9, 2012

Hey

Im currently in seneca part time nursing program. The best advise is- dont take too many classes if u know ur schedule is too hectic. I work full time and I took 4 courses. Thats was too much. Especially with math for med adm. Otherwise its tons of fun if its what u really want. Good luck.

Marie12 · Dec 13, 2012

Thanks for the advice. I have two pre-school aged kids to look after and no daycare/extended family help, so have only registered in 2 classes for the winter semester (and one of them is Math for med adm). Having read your comments I feel better that I'm not going to be overdoing it! I think slowly but surely is the way to go through this prog for me. Glad that you are enjoying it! I cant wait to get started in this program- I've waited for 3 years to do it. Thanks again!

Ayaoba · Jul 30, 2014

I am considering this as an option. I'm a full time mom of a 5 year old. My other kids are grown ups. I prefer to take care of my kids myself than daycare. Is it possible to complete the program in less time than the 3 year 8 months duration.

All responses appreciated.

Thanks

loriangel14, RN · Jul 30, 2014

No. If you are attending a part time program that's how long it takes.

Toronto1977, BSN, LPN, RN · Aug 11, 2014

I'm 36 now and am preparing to apply for the part-time program. I plan to bridge into the BScN at Ryerson. I feel like I'm much too old to be doing this part time since it will take SO long to finish, but I do need to support myself so I cannot do this full time. At this rate, I'll graduate and go right into being a senior citizen...at least I'll know how to take care of myself. :roflmao: Optimism, we have to have it!

It's great to know I am not the only one out there considering this option.

dommagao · Aug 16, 2014

I am forty, got accepted by Centennial's part time program, it takes two years to finish the program.

Ayaoba · Aug 16, 2014

I am not aware that centennial college runs this program on a part time basis. I only know of the flex option. If so it's worth exploring. Thanks for sharing this.

dommagao · Aug 20, 2014

Yes, it is called flex. Not a part time program. But only have at most three days a week school. So you will have at least four days a week to look after home. I even read a post saying that the schedule she choosed enabled her to go to school only two days a week. Two full days study, but she would have 5 days off, leaving her enough time to study and work.

xokw, BSN, RN · Aug 20, 2014

I am forty, got accepted by Centennial's part time program, it takes two years to finish the program.

How can you complete the program part-time in two years when it takes two years to complete it full-time as well??

dommagao · Aug 20, 2014

First, Centennial only has 18 course in two years and Seneca has 27!. Two year full time program has 4 semesters and two year flexible has 6 semesters. It is called PRN flexible. Centennial spreads 4 semesters' courses into 6 semesters. To be exact, 3 semesters' into 5 and the last semesters are the same which is clinical application.