BCIT January/April 2019 Intake Discussion

yellowseji · May 19, 2018

ir33, for this matter, i would just email BCIT's nursing admissions department.

yellowseji · May 31, 2018

does anyone have an idea on the percentage of applicants that actually get in?

also, do they do reference checks when you write your relevant experiences?

caffeeinated · Jul 23, 2018

Has anyone submitted their application yet?

yellowseji · Jul 24, 2018

Hey jaem! I haven't yet. I have my final exam or A&P2 in two days. Hopefully I can apply soon.

caffeeinated · Jul 24, 2018

Oh good luck! I'm sure you'll do well. (:

I haven't applied yet either but I'm so anxious about it! This forum hasn't had a lot of activity as compared to previous ones so I'm curious about how many people are applying for this intake.

yellowseji · Jul 24, 2018

yeah. I'm so curious why not many people are posting. The other intakes had a lot of discussion.

aaaibra · Jul 25, 2018

Hey guys!! I am currently in the BCIT April intake and its so refreshing to see how many people are working hard to get in. My biggest advice would be to not only do the pre reqs but doing other courses to gain credits. Most get in with degrees that is true. I had only 47 credits but got in. What also factored in me getting in was working as a caregiver at two companies, having a high GPA, and even though they say they don't count volunteer experience in the point system they do consider it... if they have two similar applicants, your volunteering will be what sets you apart and gets you in. I lied, my biggest advice is to keep working hard to get in. I got in on my second try and I am so thankful I did. I had to work so much harder and if I got in with the minimal experience i had the first time I would not have survived the program. Because of my work experience and extra post secondary experience I feel more prepared for the program. So even if you don't get in the first time, keep working to improve. They will take into account previous applications and note down how much you improved. DONT GIVE UP!!! It is very competitive but completely possible to get in if you truly want it and work hard for it. It is so rewarding receiving your acceptance and I think of that moment often :)

aaaibra · Jul 25, 2018

also do libs 7001 and 7002! Im so thankful I did those because I have one less course to do next semester. It will save you so much stress in the program

yellowseji · Jul 25, 2018

hey thanks aaaibra! to be honest, I've been trying to look for an entry-level healthcare position but it's so hard to find one. It's hard to find that experience especially when I'm still a student with no background in healthcare.

aaaibra · Jul 25, 2018

I worked for nurse next door and Spectrum Society for community Living. I recommend spectrum out of the two, I learned how to administer meds, do bed baths, bathe clients in tubs, feed and administer meds with clients that had G tubes, learned how to use wheelchairs and manual sealing lifts etc. They trained me for all of that on the job, I was soooo thankful when I found it! Such an amazing company, and you are caring for older adults with developmental experience. You could not gain better experience, I highly recommend!

aaaibra · Jul 25, 2018

developmental disabilities*

aaaibra · Jul 25, 2018

The only prior experience I had was volunteering. I recommended both companies to so many prospective nursing students they are phenomenal.