St. Lawrence BScN Tips and Experiences

Razzy_Ruby · Mar 13, 2012

Hey there,

I haven't graduated yet but I'm in my fourth year so almost there! There are positive and negative aspects within the collaborative program between Laurentian and St. Lawrence. Mind you I can only speak for the Cornwall Campus. The positives include the small class sizes and the amazing teachers that we have in Cornwall. For the most part they are all nurses so they understand us better. My class consists of 26 students so everyone knows your name. I found that the start of each semester is very disorganized. As well, Cornwall is a smaller community so placements can get competitive, however there are still many opportunities. For instance, I was able to complete my consolidation at CHEO in Ottawa. As well, I got the opportunity to travel to India and Nepal for three weeks with fellow students. We volunteered at an orphanage, it was a truly amazing experience.

My number one tip would be to get and agenda and write everything in it. SLC hands them out at the beginning of the year for free, or if you want buy your own.

I also got a huge laminated calendar that you use dry erase markers on. I put it up in my kitchen and wrote all assignments and tests etc so i could see everything.

Never buy books on the first day. New are great but very expensive. I bought new in my first year and spent close to 1700$. There are sometimes books post in the book lists that are only recommended or not even used. Wait until you attend your classes to find out what you actually need. Many of the older years will post o blackboard that they are selling books.

Have a life. There are some students that must achieve that 4.0 but the thing is when you graduate employers arent interested in your GPA. Work hard but make time for yourself.

I hope this helps.

001000110 · Mar 14, 2012

It does, thanks! I'll be attending the Kingston campus, but a lot of your advice holds true. :)