BCIT Nursing Sept 2021 Intake

[v12]

Hello!

Just wanted to start a new topic for the next intake for those applying in Feb 1 2021- March 15 2021 for the Sept 2021 intake at BCIT!

[make_4419]

But we’re not sure if any rejections went out today. Maybe they did. Maybe decisions are made every weekday 

we’re a few online only on this forum. There are hundreds of applications 

[ts94]

I’ll stop talking and making assumptions Bye LOL

[ecrn]

Hi everyone:)

I also got accepted today, I don't think the time in which the application was submitted played a factor as I submitted in March. The community on here is so nice and supportive, I am wishing you all the best!! My spot might open up as I was also accepted to the UBC program back in April so I have a bit of deliberation to do. Was anyone else accepted to both programs, and if so, what are they deciding on?

[Nurse000]

Hey! Congrats on your acceptance!! I got accepted into UBC as well but have not heard back from BCIT yet. Personally I would choose BCIT if I got in, but I think there are a few others on here who would choose UBC so I think it just comes down to preference really

[Medsister]

57 minutes ago, Nurse000 said:

Hey! Congrats on your acceptance!! I got accepted into UBC as well but have not heard back from BCIT yet. Personally I would choose BCIT if I got in, but I think there are a few others on here who would choose UBC so I think it just comes down to preference really

What are your reasons if I may ask?

[Nurse000]

Sure! I’m just not a fan of how short the program is, it’s already accelerated at BCIT so I can’t even imagine how crazy the UBC one must be. In the end I’d be happy with both though:) Are you going to UBC in September?

[Medsister]

1 hour ago, ecrn said:

Hi everyone:)

I also got accepted today, I don't think the time in which the application was submitted played a factor as I submitted in March. The community on here is so nice and supportive, I am wishing you all the best!! My spot might open up as I was also accepted to the UBC program back in April so I have a bit of deliberation to do. Was anyone else accepted to both programs, and if so, what are they deciding on?

I have yet to hear from BCIT but my choice is UBC as the shorter program is a big deciding factor for me. I would rather start working and earning full wages quicker than spending an extra year in school. Also, it's a shorter commute from my home than BCIT. 

[Medsister]

5 minutes ago, Nurse000 said:

Sure! I’m just not a fan of how short the program is, it’s already accelerated at BCIT so I can’t even imagine how crazy the UBC one must be. In the end I’d be happy with both though:) Are you going to UBC in September?

That's funny how that is the main reason why I prefer UBC ?.  I heard both programs as pretty intense though with consecutive semesters. 

[ecrn]

The shorter program is also my main deciding factor... I am thinking that regardless of what people say in terms of UBC having less clinical hands-on experience, we would gain that hands-on experience as a new RN (making RN salary) during BCIT students' final year. Additionally, UBC would potentially be better in the long run when applying to Masters programs...

There is always pros and cons to every scenario I can think of hahahah

[Nurse000]

1 minute ago, Medsister said:

That's funny how that is the main reason why I prefer UBC ?.  I heard both programs as pretty intense though with consecutive semesters. 

Hahaha yeah I’ve heard some people actually like it for the length guess it just depends on the person! I also did my undergrad at UBC and as much as I love the campus I like the idea of a change. Also BCIT is closer to me than UBC LOL that 1.5 hour commute every day kills?

[FutureRN604945]

9 minutes ago, ecrn said:

The shorter program is also my main deciding factor... I am thinking that regardless of what people say in terms of UBC having less clinical hands-on experience, we would gain that hands-on experience as a new RN (making RN salary) during BCIT students' final year. Additionally, UBC would potentially be better in the long run when applying to Masters programs...

There is always pros and cons to every scenario I can think of hahahah

The shorter program is definitely a huge pro for UBC. I have been accepted to UBC & BCIT and I’m having a hard time deciding! I’ve actually heard that BCIT has an advantage when applying to your masters (especially NP). I think the last year of paid preceptorship is also a nice benefit for BCIT’s program. In the end, I would probably want more hands on experience before being thrown into a full on career in nursing.

I’m still unsure of my decision, but either way a spot at UBC or BCIT will open up! I’m hoping every hears back soon as I definitely know it’s a stressful process. 

[anxiousstudentboii]

4 minutes ago, FutureRN604945 said:

The shorter program is definitely a huge pro for UBC. I have been accepted to UBC & BCIT and I’m having a hard time deciding! I’ve actually heard that BCIT has an advantage when applying to your masters (especially NP). I think the last year of paid preceptorship is also a nice benefit for BCIT’s program. In the end, I would probably want more hands on experience before being thrown into a full on career in nursing.

I’m still unsure of my decision, but either way a spot at UBC or BCIT will open up! I’m hoping every hears back soon as I definitely know it’s a stressful process. 

I'm unsure about the legitimacy of this claim, but I've talked to some educators at my hospital and they mentioned that a lot of working abroad and masters programs require 3 years under your nursing degree (not 100% sure if this is true but just what others have told me) I chose BCIT over UBC because of the insane amount of hands on learning that we'll be experiencing. 

I want to be an NP as well, and honestly I don't really think it matters where you go to school. Your experience and quality as a health care provider will be the biggest factor when applying for masters programs.