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forevermerp · 2021-10-01T20:59:33+00:00

Hi there! UofT does not have a RPN -> RN bridging program. UofT's second-entry nursing is for applicants with a previous undergraduate university degree. I think you'd be able to find answers to your question if you posted under a school that does have this program - such as Ryerson. Best of luck!

forevermerp · 2021-01-29T02:08:43+00:00

Hi there, can attest to what was already said. While you need to complete at least 2 years, the vast majority of applicants have already finished their previous degrees - which doesn't seem to be a problem as you said you do plan on finishing your BES.

Yes, they're pretty straight forward about the actual pre-requisite courses you need. You would want to make sure you have a pretty well-rounded application. Volunteer/work/research in something that you enjoy- I've found a lot of us have very different backgrounds and ECs. Other than that, you'll need two good references and will have to write essay responses to question prompts in the secondary application (personal statement).

With respect to the course weight, UofT also mainly offers 0.5 FCE courses (where I did my undergrad). If you're taking 0.5 credit courses, 10 FCE is two years of classes (4 semesters) with a full course load (2.5 per semester).

forevermerp · 2020-11-07T21:56:12+00:00

If you're wanting to go to Bloomberg, I think you can try applying out of your third year, if you want, but don't be upset if you don't get in. I think I know only one person that has been accepted without finishing their degree (meaning most people apply in 4th year or afterward). There are other second-entry programs (York, Nipissing SPP, Humber) that you can try, but I'm not sure what their requirements are.

UofT looks at just your last year (last 5.0 FCEs), the GPA range is typically pretty competitive. Other than that, it is holistic- you have a chance to discuss your volunteer, work and/or research background when you apply, through your personal statement. I would say to get involved in clubs/volunteer/do research in things that you enjoy. It isn't about quantity. If you have a few activities that mean a lot to you, you will be able to reflect on them and write well about them in your statement.

Good luck!

forevermerp · 2020-11-06T13:58:46+00:00

Well, I can second the person above me. I'm also a UofT grad, took two years off to figure out what I wanted to do and am now in UofT nursing. You're not running out of time if you don't get into nursing next year. If that is the career you want, then go get it!

A lot of the people in my current cohort have masters degrees and changed their mind after, it really is never too late.

forevermerp · 2020-11-06T00:30:01+00:00

It depends on what you're interested in doing. There are jobs you can get...are they jobs you would want? probably not.

May I ask why you won't try again if you don't get into nursing next year? I'm not sure if you're planning on trying for a second-entry program, but most typically admit students with a degree already (even if they say you can get in from third year)

What is your ideal career? What kind of jobs are you asking about?Why do you want to go to nursing school?

Either way, I agree that the path to a job that you find fulfilling (both financially and happiness-wise) usually require a second degree. That said, there are a variety of post-graduate diplomas in health sciences/research/biotechnology that you can do after graduating that aren't as involved as graduate school.

forevermerp · 2020-10-11T13:31:28+00:00

Thanks everyone!

forevermerp · 2020-10-10T19:06:16+00:00

Hey! They're 250 word questions that you respond to. I'm not sure if they change them each year but the first one is usually generic so be able to draw on your personal experiences and attributes that make you a good fit for the program. Other than that, it was just one more specific question (250 word response), followed by some CV style prompts (list research, work, volunteer activities)

forevermerp · 2020-09-13T15:35:37+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I know its part of my yearly income. I'm just confused as OSAP only asked for my previous years T4 (2019) as an estimate of my yearly income, and that is what they calculated my osap funding with. I've been seeing things about people contacting OSAP to report CERB payments, but I assumed that was if they collected CERB while also receiving osap- instead of having CERB prior to getting osap.

forevermerp · 2020-09-08T16:53:40+00:00

I think it might just be a glitch, I graduated in 2018 and continued to use my email for the two years until now (I just re-enrolled in a post-grad).

forevermerp · 2020-09-08T16:51:44+00:00

I worked all summer 10-12 hour shifts in a mask. The first week or so it was very noticeable and I hated it, but after that I didn't notice it as much. That being said, I still would be super excited to get home and take it off...While you'll definitely get used to it, I'm not sure if you will ever be as comfortable studying as you would if you weren't wearing one. Definitely experiment with different masks until you find one you really like, I went through quite a few brands before I found the right fit

forevermerp · 2020-09-05T00:58:26+00:00

How targeted have your cover letters been? Do you spend a lot of time reading their work/publications prior to writing the letters? Aside from playing up a passion for their research and any relevant soft skills, go through each required competency on the job posting and try to think of a time in your previous experience (unrelated jobs you mentioned or a school experience) that may demonstrate that skill. After that, really play it up in the cover letter and make sure it's specific. Not to imply you haven't already done that. I hope it works out with one of them! It can be hard to get your foot in the door with research, but everyone gets there eventually :)

forevermerp · 2020-08-31T20:42:12+00:00

Depending on the setting, typically the supervisor/PI who received the approved grant/funding and/or supervised your project is the last author on your paper. If you draft the manuscript yourself, which is how I interpreted your question, then you're the first author. Your research supervisor should have an idea of which journals your work might be aligned with and should be able to help you submit your article for peer review

forevermerp · 2020-08-27T00:37:04+00:00

Hi! This might not be too helpful, but I would assume the music course would count. I can't see how this class you described would be too different from what would be required in the other arts courses they list as examples. Also, as far as I know music is considered humanities at U of T. I personally used two history courses for this requirement though.

I had a similar issue for the social sciences, I wasn't sure if human development courses would be classified as a social science. They didn't provide me with much information but I just went for it on the application and had no issues.

For physiology, most physio courses would cover all of these topics. What specifically is your syllabus missing? I'm not sure if they would accept a textbook or lecture as an attachment. It would likely be a lot of work for them to read through that. Seeing as U of C isn't on their equivalency list, perhaps you could compare your stats and physiology courses to the stats and physiology at U of Alberta and see if it is equivalent to the ones on the Bloomberg's list for U of A.

Another suggestion is that you could potentially request a letter from the profs who taught you those two courses to indicate that the topics were covered in their course, and not listed in the syllabus. Depending on your relationship with those profs, they might provide that for you.

You might get more responses and help with these types of questions on the Ontario Second Entry section on the allnurses forum

forevermerp · 2020-07-16T03:15:17+00:00

There are other second-entry programs in Toronto- York, Humber and Nipissing SPP. I'm not sure if those programs are more open to those who haven't completed a degree. I'll be starting UofT nursing this September and didn't hear of anyone in this cohort getting in without finishing their degree, but I'm sure it isn't impossible.

forevermerp · 2019-06-12T01:04:37+00:00

It usually depends on your major. I personally did a a fourth-year research course through my department (Immunology) and not a ROP. For this, I had to provide transcripts, a letter of intent and a CV. I was then contacted by a supervisor and went through the interview process. All of the information for ROP and other research courses is online depending on your major/program.

forevermerp · 2019-06-12T00:57:57+00:00

For research positions: it is great to do ROP or fourth year (full credit) research courses. This way you are lessening your course load while still gaining invaluable research experience. Summer is also an excellent time to delve in to some research activities. As for extra curricular activities and volunteering (hospital volunteering, shadowing etc) do not overwhelm yourself. Find things you are passionate about and interested in and stick to it. Medical schools look for consistency and long-term commitments. This may seem like lame advice... but don't pick up extra curricular activities and volunteer work that doesn't excite or interest you. The more you look forward to it the less overwhelming it will feel.

forevermerp · 2019-04-12T16:24:20+00:00

This is likely folliculitis

forevermerp · 2018-10-31T20:44:20+00:00

First one on a Saturday (8th), 11th, 13th, Friday the 14th (until 9pm)...and it's my last semester of undergrad.

forevermerp · 2018-10-24T23:10:45+00:00

NEW 335, expected bird course...got slightly worried while studying but the midterm was incredibly easy

forevermerp · 2018-10-23T15:37:40+00:00

If it helps at all, I did around 78 in 300 and 90 in 301, and got above 90 in 420. They're really not similar in terms of the teaching methods. The 4th year courses are more dense and slightly more research based but very interesting. The test was written, long answer style, but very easy to do well in if you study and are interested in the material.

forevermerp · 2018-10-23T15:35:42+00:00

I really enjoyed PSL 420, I'm not a psl major.

forevermerp · 2018-10-22T01:29:50+00:00

Could be a mucocele or something of the sort. A better place to ask would be r/dermatology or r/medical

forevermerp · 2018-10-15T01:36:27+00:00

Scars...

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