Members are discussing the different admission processes and requirements for nursing programs at Langara, BCIT, UBC, and Douglas College. They are sharing information about the number of pre-requisites needed, the importance of GPA, program costs, and the length of each program. Some members are also seeking advice on how to increase their chances of getting accepted into their desired nursing program.
Just to give everyone a background, I just graduated from high school here in Vancouver. With all the stories I've heard of how long waiting lists are, of how BCIT only takes in applicants that have degrees/diplomas, and so many more, I'm absolutely anxious in getting in nursing school. My only goal is to become a nurse in the next 4-5 years, but again with all the stories I've heard from other applicants, I don't exactly know what to do anymore.
So to any nursing graduates here Vancouver/ BC or to anyone who has successfully gotten in either Langara, BCIT, or DOUGLAS nursing program, do any of you have tips/advice on how I can get in nursing school? I currently have 0 post-secondary credits but have over 100 volunteer hours with kids and seniors (And regarding volunteer experience, will a non-health-care related volunteer experience help with my application?)
Also, if it's fine with anyone, can any of you share your experience with the application process.
P.S: I'm starting to get the pre-reqs this January ?
To be honest I think it’s a prestige thing with BCIT. From what I understand the NCLEX passing rates are pretty similar. Ultimately what matters is that you get a good education that opens up doors for you, and doesn’t bankrupt you.
That makes sense. It doesn't make sense for me to go there or Langara and have to redo some of the classes I already finished at Douglas and pay more money just because BCIT/Langara "sounds better". We all finish with the same degree at the end of the day and have the same job. I need to get over the mentality that one school is better than the other. What year are you in at Douglas?
That makes sense. It doesn't make sense for me to go there or Langara and have to redo some of the classes I already finished at Douglas and pay more money just because BCIT/Langara "sounds better". We all finish with the same degree at the end of the day and have the same job. I need to get over the mentality that one school is better than the other. What year are you in at Douglas?
Reemaa
34 Posts
That makes sense. It doesn't make sense for me to go there or Langara and have to redo some of the classes I already finished at Douglas and pay more money just because BCIT/Langara "sounds better". We all finish with the same degree at the end of the day and have the same job. I need to get over the mentality that one school is better than the other. What year are you in at Douglas?