2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

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Hi all,

I've applied to both programs to start in September 2023, and wanting to commiserate with anyone else who is anxiously waiting to hear. Looking back at previous years I'm feeling a bit discouraged since the admissions average seemed to be higher than I had been told by colleagues. Anyhow, let me know if you also applied and when you hear back from schools! Wishing you all the best of luck. 

Specializes in Community Health, Indigenous Health.

Not yet . Waiting !!  
 

TRU is starting to send out invites . I got accepted ?

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Specializes in Public health and Primary care.

I also got an offer from TRU! 

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Specializes in Acute Care.
CGran10 said:

I was just emailed yesterday that I'm on the UBC waitlist! Anyone else?

I'm on the UBC waitlist as well ?

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Specializes in Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care.

I got an offer from TRU as well. I am going to accept it, so there will be a spot opening up at UVIC for anyone on the waiting list. 

I have not heard if they have full approval yet.

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Rimlak said:

I got an offer from TRU as well. I am going to accept it, so there will be a spot opening up at UVIC for anyone on the waiting list. 

I have not heard if they have full approval yet.

Congrats! That's so awesome. I checked the website and it no longer says they're pending approval!

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Does anyone know if all applicants who interviewed but were not made an offer are placed on the waitlist for UBC? I was also waitlisted. And congrats to all who have received an offer!

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CAnurse555 said:

Does anyone know if all applicants who interviewed but were not made an offer are placed on the waitlist for UBC? I was also waitlisted. And congrats to all who have received an offer!

I assume that's the case but not sure!

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Specializes in Med/Informatics.

Hello,

Congrats to everyone who received offers! I am jealous, but from what has been commented so far I can definitely see what a competitive pool it was! ?

I wanted to ask if those who received offers wouldn't mind commenting about your relevant experience? I didn't have any obvious weaknesses according to their application guidelines, so I'm not sure where to focus my improvement for future attempts. I have also emailed UVIC and TRU as they mentioned in their rejection email that we can reach out with questions – hopefully they will provide at least a little insight.

I am hoping to hear about your:
- GPA
- Any additional education (previous degrees, other masters, BCIT specialties, etc.,)
- Years of work
- Areas of work
- Anything else you felt made you stand out (e.g. research experience, volunteering, extra impressive references, etc.,)

Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care.
meowmeowchirp said:

Hello,

Congrats to everyone who received offers! I am jealous, but from what has been commented so far I can definitely see what a competitive pool it was! ?

I wanted to ask if those who received offers wouldn't mind commenting about your relevant experience? I didn't have any obvious weaknesses according to their application guidelines, so I'm not sure where to focus my improvement for future attempts. I have also emailed UVIC and TRU as they mentioned in their rejection email that we can reach out with questions – hopefully they will provide at least a little insight.

I am hoping to hear about your:
- GPA
- Any additional education (previous degrees, other masters, BCIT specialties, etc.,)
- Years of work
- Areas of work
- Anything else you felt made you stand out (e.g. research experience, volunteering, extra impressive references, etc.,)

Thanks in advance!

GPA: 87% last two years of BScN, 90% bcit ER, 90% bcit ICU

education: BCIT ER, BCIT ICU programs 

experience: 9 years alternating ICU/ER, recently urgent care clinic.  Also personal experience as a caretaker for a critically ill spouse (experience from the view of the patients and families rather than the nurse). . 
extras: amazing references. No relevant volunteer/research experience. Love teaching and always tried to take on a student when possible. 
 

I feel like the essay was a huge part, and writing an essay that isn't "what they want to hear" but speaks to who you are. 

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Specializes in Public health and Primary care.

So I was accepted into TRU, but have not heard from UNBC. 
 

-GPA 4.26 on a 4.33 scale

-certified practice in sexual health and contraceptive management 

-additional education in: forensic nursing, occupational nursing, breastfeeding, perinatal care

- been an RN for 9 years, but had some maternity leaves in there

- experience in acute care, home and community care, public health and primary care 

- volunteer with a community organization to run a breastfeeding support group 

- quirks: live in a rural/indigenous/underserved area, have been a first cohort through a nursing program before, also have a bachelors in psychology 

 

I feel like my statement of interest for TRU was stronger than it was for UNBC.  

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Hi has anyone heard anything from UNBC? I am stressed ?

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helenyang said:

Hi has anyone heard anything from UNBC? I am stressed ?

Only the email last Friday to let me know that they weren't going to let me know for a couple weeks. Did you get that one?

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