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Pathway to Practical Nursing at GBC -Information Session-

Pathway to Practical Nursing at GBC -Information Session-. WHY?. George Brown College loves Yorkdale Students!. HOW?.

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Pathway to Practical Nursing at GBC -Information Session-

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  1. Pathway to Practical Nursingat GBC-Information Session-

  2. WHY? George Brown College loves Yorkdale Students!

  3. HOW? • By offering some predetermined pathway courses and elective courses in the pathway program students will achieve advance standing in first semester courses which will result in a reduced workload in semesters 1 and 2 in their programs at GBC.

  4. GBC SAVES SPOTS IN THEIR PROGRAM FOR YORKDALE AND CALC STUDENTS! The Pathway Program articulates* directly into first semester at GBC without students having to compete with the approximately 5,000 applicants that apply each semester at GBC Yorkdale has 20 Seats

  5. The Pathway to Health Sciences Program at YALC Students will study: • Anatomy • Chemistry • Healthcare/(Math – 80% pass mark)* • Lifespan Development* • Nutrition* • Speaking with Confidence* All courses have a 60% pass mark *These courses qualify for advanced standing electives for semesters 1 and 2 at GBC

  6. The Program Successful completion of the Pathway Program at YALCleads to advanced standing placement in semester 1 @

  7. At Yorkdale, you can earn 6 credits toward your high school diploma

  8. Costs... $$$ Once accepted into the Program: • Activity fee $ 40.00 • Refundable Book deposit fee $100.00 • Textbook purchase $150.00 (approx) Other fees may apply based on GBC Program requirements (Medical form, Police Check, CPR/FA) OSAP is not available until 1st semester at GBC

  9. George Brown College Fees As of September 2016: Tuition is: $4,684.00- first two semesters • tuition • materials • student service • auxiliary fees OSAP is available

  10. Admission requirements

  11. If you do not have the prerequisites… Enroll at YALC Registration starts on: October 31, 2016 8:30 am – 12 pm 38 Orfus Road

  12. How do I apply for February 2016?

  13. Prior to Interview Date… • Complete an “Education Document Check” with a Student Services counsellor • Bring in the following to Student Servicespriorto your interview on Wednesday June 8, 2016 between 8:30am – 2:00pm • Transcripts/Educational documents from: • the last Ontario high school you attended • any post secondary institution you have attended • Canadian Status Documents

  14. Bring to the Interview • Education Document Check (completed Prior to testing date) • One of: • Canadian Birth certificate or Canadian Passport or Canadian Citizenship card • Landed Immigrant Paper or Permanent Resident Card • “Notice of Decision” letter designating you as a Convention Refugee and a Study Permit valid June 2016 N.B. Refugee claimants are not allowed to write the admission test at Yorkdale • Pen/Pencils Note: You must show some photo ID

  15. What’s Next ?????

  16. Interview

  17. Interview • 15 to 20 minutes with a Yorkdale staff member • Assessing comprehension, critical thinking and communication skills Bring: • a resume • a professional attitude Punctuality will be observed

  18. Writing Sample

  19. The Writing Sample examines the candidate’s ability: • to write a supported opinion essay on a topic related to nursing. Candidates will be expected to produce: • an organized , thoughtful essay with few mechanical errors. • 1 full page of writing - 5 paragraphs 45 minutes is allowed for the Writing component.

  20. Sample:In your opinion, what makes the field of health care a rewarding career choice? Give three specific examples to illustrate your opinion.

  21. Step 1 Ensure you have the prerequisites: • English 4C or 4U - 70% • Math 4C/U or 3M/U – 70% • Biology 3 or 4 C or U – 70% • Chemistry 3 or 4 C or U – 70%

  22. Step 2 • Have all education documents and citizenship documents checked before June 8, 2016 • Interview on June 8, 2016 at assigned interview and writing sample appointment. Approximately 2 hours are required • BRING these originals to the testing: • Educational Document check (signed by a counsellor at YALC) • citizenship/landed status/convention refugee documents with study permit • Pen • Resume • Complete a registration form with: Address, telephone #, email address, emergency name and number

  23. Step 4 • Selection will be based on your writing sample and interview results and transcripts. • Acceptance/rejection emails will be sent after all evaluations are completed • Unsuccessful candidates will be sent an email and given information regarding upgrading opportunities • Students requiring upgrading are invited to register for academic courses on August 29, 2016 • The decision of the selection committee is final!!!!!

  24. Step 5 • Successful candidates must confirm their acceptance. If you do not confirm your acceptance your place may be given to someone on the wait list. • Students must pay the registration fee of $140.00 at the orientation session in January. Yorkdale registration fee of $40.00, and refundable book deposit of $100.00 • Debit or Credit only. No cash

  25. Students Selected for the Program Orientation packages will be given out at registration and will contain the following: • Textbooks • Timetable • Book requirements etc

  26. Classes are held • Monday to Friday • 8:15 am – 3:30 pm • Full time attendance is mandatory for success in the program • Program is completed in June for admission to GBC in September 2017

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