BCIT August 2012

babywhisperer333, BSN · Apr 27, 2012

Hey, No problem

I think it depends a tiny bit on your clinical instructor as far as leeway, but how it's listed in the student policy is what we are supposed to follow. So your watch needs a second hand...and keep in mind you wash your hands a million times a day so an expensive one or one with a soft fabric strap is not recommended. I got mine at sears for 30 bucks. Some people have lapel watches that they clip to thier scrubs...but whatever works for you. Shoes have to be as white as you can find with non marking soles and no mesh (this is to protect your feet from all of the lovely fluids you will potentially encounter on the ward :)..I bought sketchers feather lites and I LOVE them. They were about 50 bucks on sale.

Your stethoscope just has to work. I bought a littmans classic II SE for about 100 bucks from stethoscopes.ca-it came with a free engraving and I can tell the difference with other brands....I love my littmans. They sell other brands in the bookstore for 20 or 30 dollars so it depends what your budget and preference are. Scrubs scrubs scrubs...I love my scrubs....At orientation there may be a scrub sale. Otherwise...there are 2 places on broadway- uniform central and image care. I suggest trying on a few different brands to find the brand you like best and then figure out sizes. I am a different size in every brand...ALSO I can not stress enough the importance of pockets!! You have alot of stuff to carry around in clinical and you NEED pockets. I love the look of my Greys Anatomy scrubs...but I cant wear them to clinical because there are not enough pockets. I need to carry my cheat sheet, my pen light, my pen, my steth, my iphone (for Nursing Central) drug cards etc...so my personal favorite brands are NRG- sooo comfy, then KOI, then Greys anatomy. Don't go too scrub crazy before you start (I did this)...buy maybe 2 or 3 sets and then decide what you really like. Top and bottom need to be same colour- no prints- and I always wear a 3/4 white top under my scrub top- best place is wal mart- 6 bucks when they have them in stock.

ericleeericlee · Apr 27, 2012

There are many Accelerated BSN programmes in the States, you can find them on this website.

I have just received my acceptance today from BCIT, but this is after I completed a BSc (Geography) from UBC in 2010. Alas, moving to the States just isn't an option for me right now, but it is very tempting to complete the degree in one year and half... especially if you intended to practise in the U.S.

I have a history and english degree from UVIC. I have been accepted into BCITs nursing program. School aside, my boyfriend lives in California and is American. We looked at our options and I did some research on studying nursing in the USA but as an International Student, the preminums to attend school were too expensive. Can you please put me in contact with the nurses you know who studied in the USA or the names of the school they attended for 1 year.
Please let me know,
Regards,
Julia

nurs9 · Apr 28, 2012

Congrats Eric! I also just received my acceptance today via email:D. It sure was a long wait.

dmak26 · Apr 28, 2012

My wait is over.. Thanks BCIT =)

Kat28 · Apr 28, 2012

Congrats to everyone who got in! I have also been accepted :) See you all at the orientation!

sandy28 · Apr 28, 2012

I received mine yesterday too! Congrats everybody!

spellingbee · Apr 28, 2012

Hi, I was just wondering if you guys know when the orientation is? I was accepted for Jan 2012 and deferred my acceptance to August, so I haven't received any new notices regarding the orientation but would like to attend.

Thanks! :)

carelesswhisper · Apr 28, 2012

May 10th is orientation

rsohi · Apr 30, 2012

Hey everyone!!

I've been following this forum but never got around to replying. This has really helped me in learning more about the program and helping to calm me down during the long wait.

I got accepted into the August intake!! Congratulations to all of you!

Hope to see you during the orientation. =)

Old Soul · Apr 30, 2012

Still waiting to hear either way...hopefully they are going alphabetically!

sandy28 · Apr 30, 2012

I have my fingers crossed for those that are still waiting! For those of you that have heard, I need your help! I will be missing the orientation on May 10th, as I will be (ironically) leaving for a trip to Europe on May 9th. The school promises me to fill me in on what I miss...but could one of you please fill me in too?...I need/want a student's perspective!

Thanks in advance!

holakarly · Apr 30, 2012

Hi everyone! Congrats to all you guys starting in Aug. I'm just finishing up level one at BCIT now, I had used this site to talk to other applicants during the process too! It's a totally crazy experience but not as intimidating as everyone's telling you, you'll be able to handle it! My advice: Do all the pre-readings and learn the material really well! This is going to make Nursing 1019 a breeze. My intake (Jan 2012) only had 6 weeks to prep after we received our acceptance letters so you guys are pretty lucky. The Nursing 1019 book is the Jarvis text. Also, look on facebook for the BCIT Nursing group, everyone sells their used textbooks on there and it will save you tons of money. And one word of advice once you've bought your texts: Be very, very careful if you sell them after level 1, you will be using most of them throughout the duration of your degree. Feel free to ask any other Q's! This site was an invaluable help for me!!