Just wanted to get something started as I will be applying for this intake. Let's get this thread going. Fill me in on who you are and why you are applying bcit's nursing program.
I was told that BCIT is the most recognized institution of all nursing schools in BC. There clinical hours which I like and it's a 3 year program. It is also the most competitive, therefore the brightest, smartest, and well rounded individuals will be there. I want to be associated with a competitive environment, makes me work harder and we can learn from each other.
I am currently at kwantlen completing my pre reqs. I have completed my 1st year english and 1st year psych. I will be taking libs 7001 and 7002, 200 level psych course and 2 other bio courses.
I believe I owe you a thank you for all the “beast” responses. I think everyone who as used this forum should definitely owe you a big THANK YOU for all your countless feedback and advice. You’re quite the advocate for the program and it seems like you found your greatness, not just within nursing, but within yourself. I will definitely see you at BCIT when my time comes. And once again, a very humbling thank you.
I was shortlisted. For those asking, I had about 70 credits when I applied. I have more now.
I was talking to a couple people in the program who didn't have a degree when they were accepted nor did they have an incredible amount of volunteer hours. They had life experience though. I do believe they weigh in everything. I think that they may be very selective of those under 60 credits though. I've heard that number come up quite a bit as a credit minimum.
Can one of you tell me when the orientation is? I was offered a last minute seat for August 2012 and deferred to January 2013. I am assuming I'll get information about it but would rather just know now.
So I called the nursing department today and they just said we need to submit references, no letter of intents or essays.
For those who haven't been shortlisted and are wondering what made me got shortislited is that I applied with 51 credits and I am in the process of completing 3 courses, so I will officially have 60 credits by the end of November. I believe what got me this far, is that I completed all of the nursing pre-requisites: ENG 1177, PSYCH 1101/1102, LIBS 7001/7002, LIBS 7008/7009, HMGT 7180, and I did a first year Anatomy and Physiology course. I have also been in the process of completing my MOA certificate at BCIT as well.
Goodluck to you all and don't ever give up! I Wish you all the very best!
itsjmh: An orientation is basically a session that we attent to, where they provide you with information in regards to the nursing program and everything that is exceptionally relevant to know that may not be posted online but can only be found out on that evening. :)
I have be shortlisted and I had 78 credits by the end of the summer, including the courses I am taking now and will finish by December, I will have 93 credits. I also have 3/4's of a psychology degree. I have read they like psychology and sociology. I do not have crazy volunteer hours, however, I have volunteered in a few different places/genres in the medical field. I am worried about this stage because exactly that.. I DON'T have crazy volunteer hours.. I am hoping that they can see I am well-rounded based on the experiences I have had.
Any comments on their thought process for the references? I am (nail-biting) about how to attack this part.
I would suggest calling up the places you've volunteered at and to ask them for references and inform them when the deadline is. Also, you want to tell them that they have to fill out a form. Explain to them how important this is to you and how badly you want it:)
But it says we are not to submit more than 2 references. I would assume that means 1 work + 1 volunteer references only. If you have several volunteer ones, I guess you would have to pick a specific one.
And also, the instructions do say that the references should use the reference forms and there is a section for additional comments, I would assume they don't want an extra letter. Just my 2 cents though.
For those asking, I was shortlisted, and I have a total of 104 credits (3/4 of a degree in nutritional science, plus a couple electives from Douglas). For the pre-requisite courses, I have completed all but both of the LIBS and Psych 102- this is definately the part of my application that is worrying me most right now! I also have over 50 hours of volunteer experience at St. Paul's hospital.
And for those who have been shortlisted- I sent BCIT an email last night, just to clarify whether the position description that is supposed to be attached to any healthcare-related volunteer work should be written by us, or our referee... the response: "If the agency has a job description (and most do) you can attach it, and if they do not you are welcome to write it yourself."
They prefer work references but volunteer are ok too. They won't read any thing extra, just the forms. Your employer has a spot to write extra comments on the back
(nail-biting) about how to attack this part.
Chhun3
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Smiley65,
I believe I owe you a thank you for all the “beast” responses. I think everyone who as used this forum should definitely owe you a big THANK YOU for all your countless feedback and advice. You’re quite the advocate for the program and it seems like you found your greatness, not just within nursing, but within yourself. I will definitely see you at BCIT when my time comes. And once again, a very humbling thank you.