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 Public health and Primary care.

I have young kids too. I figure there will never be a perfect time.  Hopefully we hear soon. 

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Specializes in Public health and Primary care.

Well. I don't think TRU is an option for me.  I took a maternity leave and another one month leave because of childcare and then dropped to casual (again because of childcare) so I am literally 30 hours short of 3600 in the last five years.  They said they aren't considering any exceptions for mat leaves.  So I guess I will wait until next year and hope I work more hours this year than I did in 2018. 

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Specializes in Community health/palliative care.

During their info session they were really clear that as long as you were close, still apply! They said if you were off by a hundred or more, then it might be an issue, but you'll be fine! ?

I did wonder if they looked "down" on mat leaves. I'm just finishing my second mat leave in the last 5 years too. 

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Specializes in Public health and Primary care.

Oh really? When I emailed them they said because the program is so competitive they won't make any exceptions.  I think I am otherwise a competitive candidate (good references, broad nursing background 4.26 GPA). It would suck to not even be looked at because I had the audacity to have children LOL. 

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Specializes in Community health/palliative care.

That's weird! I would double check because they literally said that during the Q&A session- maybe follow up again and say, per the session you said to apply? Honestly total nursing experience should count way more than just the last 5 years!

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Specializes in Hugh acuity.

Hi,

I hope everyone is doing well. I wonder when usually you submit your application for NP UBC and uvic for 2024 . 

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Specializes in Community health/palliative care.

I believe the applications open early fall and are due December 

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Specializes in Community and Nursing Education/leadership.

Does anyone know the due date for the TRU application? I am waiting to hear back from UBC and UNBC before I consider applying but it seems that the schools are taking a bit longer to send out information regarding the applications. 

 

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Specializes in Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care.

is there any way we can check on the application status of UNBC?

 

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Got the call this morning from UBC for an interview in early March. Interviews via zoom. Good luck to you all.

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Specializes in Community health/palliative care.

Thank you for letting us know! Congratulations! 
 

I believe the due date for TRU is March 22. I was also hoping to hear back from other schools before I put the time, money and effort into applying! 

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Specializes in Community health/palliative care.

I just got the call from UBC too! Good luck to everyone! He did mention he had more people to schedule interviews for, so I think it will keep going on for the rest of the day, and probably some tomorrow too given the time of the day ☺️ 
 

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