JeanGray Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 It looks like this is a new requirement for McMaster nursing in 2016. I know that CASPer has been used for a few years now at the medical school but now for nursing too? In my opinion, this really sucks!!! Does anyone have any experience for this test for nursing? Are there other nursing programs that already use CASPer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMed2018 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 It looks like this is the first year they're going to be using CASPer for nursing so no one really knows but I'd imagine it's going to be similar to the test they've made the med applicants write for years now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakercyclist Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I think they previously had an essay or questionnaire portion of the application, so I can understand why they'd switch to CASPer instead. I find it interesting since I'm at Mac for nursing but not the main campus, and we were admitted solely based on grades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGray Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 It looks like York University is doing the same thing this cycle for two of their nursing programs. CASPer will be worth 1/3 of their admissions grade !!!!!! http://advisorprep.com/york-university-nursing-program-to-require-sjt-testing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I actually think its a good thing, purely marks should not determine your admission into a healthcare profession. As someone who wrote CASPer and marked it I do think its a better judge than high school grades, which in itself are incredibly poor determiners of a good nurse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 This is a new world and all need to adjust. Less reliance on grades and more on critical thinking skills isa good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGray Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 What has everyone been doing to prepare for CASPer? So not looking forward to this test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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