Urgent!Practical Nursing, Humber and Centennial

[ElaineWang]

Hi guys,

I just registered allnurses, I read many questions and answers here, I think its really helpful.

I am really confused now and really need an urgent help!

I wanna make myself really clear, so the question may be a little long. Please pardon me and a million thanks for your time and help.

OK, so here is my question:

I am an international student from China. I was major in English in university and I have graduated two years ago. I came here in Canada last December. I want to be a nurse here, really want!

So I applied the Practical nursing in GB, Seneca, Humber and Centennial. GB and Seneca didn't give my any chance since I don't have any background in biology and chemistry.

Now I got two offers from Centennial and Humber college. I thought they are good equally.

But here is the problem.

Since Humber required an entry examination for bio, che, math and English, I didn't pass on bio subject, they required me to have the pre-health course for one year before officially go the practical nursing program at the very beginning. Just like Centennial.

Centennial also required test on English and Math, for these exams I passed, too,with a high scores. But they require to have the one pre-health course anyway.

BUUUUUT, few days ago, Humber offered a re-testing chance for me on bio, and I was luckily pass the re-test, which means I can go to Practical Nursing program directly instead of 1 year Pre-health course.

Now, I don't know which college to choose.

My biggest concern is that I don't have solid fundamental knowledge about bio and che, if I take the nursing course directly, can I pass the course smoothly?

Besides, I am 26 years old, I really want to shorten the time in college. 1 year makes big difference.

My long-term goal is become an NP and I want to go to University of Toronto someday in the future, so if I take the pre-health course to lay a solid amendment in bio and che, will that be helpful for my goal?

And which school is better? or they are good equally?

[random_nurse12]

Have you tried the Canadian Board?

Canada Nursing Programs

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

moved to Canadian nursing program forum

[nursecejay]

I think the bottom line is to go where ever you have been accepted. All the schools are accredited and will give you the same quality of education. You want to be an RPN and if you are able to complete your goal sooner, why not right?

[ElaineWang]

Thank you guys! I have chosen Centennial. I think to take the pre course would be better for me.

[Pokerhauntus]

Hey Elainewang, I'm about to accept my offer from Centennial for their part-time program. What was it about the program that you liked? I'm asking because I also have an offer from Sheridan for their full time program and was wondering if I should take that instead.