skigirl8

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1. OB/GYN Nursing

   skigirl8 replied to madwife2002's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Great article, I would love to eventually work in L&D!

2. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Also received my rejection, so you're not alone Swaybe. I don't have a ton of volunteer experience working with others in the way lots of you successful applicants have. Most of my experience is with my undergrad Geology club/ Alumni Geology club org...

3. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   I still have hope. Looking at the last year's forum it seems they were sent out Monday/Tuesday, then there were none and then a whole bunch more on Thursday/Friday.. this is honestly the worst though! My heart rate races everytime I get a new email!

4. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Good to know there are other people in this boat of choosing where to go to school/where you want to live in the future. I know for Alberta, AHS has a mandate to have 70% of new hires from Alberta graduates. Not sure if other provinces have this as w...

5. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   This is so exciting! Good luck to everyone. Let's check back in at the end of March... which seems devastingly far away right now!

6. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Hi AgathaKitty, Interim is the word they use for "in progress". I am taking A&P at Athabasca currently and what I was able to do was download an official "interim" transcript (from Athabasca student centre), which has no marks but just says "cour...

7. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Hi Ubuntu14. I have been a bit confused with the transcripts as well, but here is what I have gathered after emailing the admissions office. If you are finished school you will have your school send in an official transcript, eg. if you have a Bachel...

8. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   I just put my supplemental in last night! Now the wait begins... skihan, for experience I have heard it is quality over quantity. Expand on a few things in detail for sure. Also make sure to not put the same experience in different categories. future...

9. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Thanks agathakitty. I live in Calgary so that sounds pretty similar. I am not sure if I would come to live in Vancouver alone or if my boyfriend and dog would come too. We own a house in Calgary so it might be a bit complicated, but I will cross that...

10. UBC September 2014 Applicants

    skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

    Thanks for all the info veggie_girl!! How do you find living expenses in Vancouver? Can you find affordable places to rent that are near the university?

11. Young women, and societal expectations/professional strangleholds

    skigirl8 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    As a young woman, I went into University knowing I could take whatever I wanted. The idea that women only had certain careers to choose from wasn't even a passing thought in my brain and I hope other women of my generation and future generations NEVE...

12. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    skigirl8 replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I really appreciate everyone's responses and it has given me plenty of food for thought. In terms of grades.. I have an honours degree with a GPa of 3.6/4. Where I live (Canada) to get into med school you need above a 3.8. There are 1800 applicants a...

13. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    skigirl8 replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just want to add, I am quite sure I would go on to become a nurse practitioner if I choose nursing. Would have liked to get into med school but my grades aren't up to snuff. And I am a female btw. I like the idea of a paramedic.. I don't think the...

14. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    skigirl8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Currently I am a geologist, and I work in a big fancy office for a big oil company. I sit in front of a computer Mon-Fri 8-5. I go for coffee breaks, and workout at lunch. It is pretty easy. I get stressed when there are deadlines or presentations, b...

15. UBC September 2014 Applicants

    skigirl8 replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

    Hi Everyone! I am 90% sure I am going to apply for UBC Sept 2014. I have been a geologist for 3 years but I won't go into the details of why I want to take nursing. Anyway, I live in Calgary and own a home here so it makes more sense for me to go to ...