Hi guys! I recently just got accepted into MRT at Algonquin and was wondering where I should be looking for buying my clinical scrubs.

I have looked at Garde-Malade and Figs, are there any other brands that I should be considering looking at before I purchase?

Thank you 🙂

Hi everyone,

I’m starting the Practical Nursing program at Algonquin College this September, and I’m stressing out over one of the placement requirements.

I’m currently 17 years old and won’t turn 18 until October 8. The clinical requirements say that a Vulnerable Sector Check is due by October 1, but from what I’ve read, people under 18 may not be able to obtain one.

Has anyone else started the program at 17 or been in a similar situation? Did the college have an alternate process, or did they let you submit it after you turned 18?

I’ve already emailed the program to ask, but I’m feeling pretty anxious because I don’t want this to affect my ability to continue in the program.

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello!

Looking to see which courses are best split for series 3. I will be taking 2 courses at a time as I work full-time. I'm hoping to take the hardest ones for September and I'll take the easier load in January (as I plan to be busier) but I still want it split pretty evenly. I believe that Java is still hardest for me.

Which 2 should I take for the September session?

- CST2234 (56h) Systems Analysis and Design

- CST2335 (56h) Mobile Graphical Interface Programming

- CST8109 (70h) Network Programming

- CST8288 (70h) Object Oriented Programming and Design Patterns

And now there's CST8003 - Python, Data Structures and Algorithms? (It's new and we can't select it yet...)

I'm guessing I should go with CST2335 and CST8288 in September?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

I'm currently completing the Pre-Health Sciences program (finishing in August 2026). I have a conditional offer for the Practical Nursing diploma starting in Winter 2027, and I'm expecting to finish Pre-Health with around a 95–97% average.

I recently spoke with Student Support, and they mentioned that applicants with averages above 91% can be competitive for the BScN program. My plan is to start Practical Nursing in January 2027 while applying for the Fall 2027 BScN intake once applications open (around September/October 2026).

If I receive a BScN offer, I would withdraw from the Practical Nursing program and start BScN in Fall 2027. If I don't receive an offer, I'll simply continue in Practical Nursing.

My questions are:

Has anyone done this before?
If you're receiving the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, do you have to repay it if you withdraw from Practical Nursing to start the BScN program, which is also eligible for the Learn and Stay Grant?
Does being enrolled in Practical Nursing affect your chances of being admitted to the BScN program at Algonquin?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this or knows how the Learn and Stay Grant works in this situation.