Langara September 2020 Intake

Samuel · Dec 18, 2019

Would it be safe to apply with a 3.53? Im kinda nervous because ive retaken all the pre reqs ?

mickllama · Dec 18, 2019

27 minutes ago, Samuel said:
Would it be safe to apply with a 3.53? Im kinda nervous because ive retaken all the pre reqs ?

I’ve seen A LOT of people getting in w 3.53 or getting accepted from waitlist a lil later on. But it all depends on the others applying so Not much to do at this point now probs just hope for the best!

CassieBaxter · Jan 1, 2020

Hi all!

Fun to find this forum, so nice to see you here.

I just had my transcript sent from another school, and I’m so excited to hear back from Langara. I was trying to do some rough calculations about when we will likely hear from admissions with offers- I’m thinking mid-March? Does anyone have any ideas how likely that is?

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cking14 · Jan 1, 2020

Just now, CassieBaxter said:
Hi all!
Fun to find this forum, so nice to see you here.
I just had my transcript sent from another school, and I’m so excited to hear back from Langara. I was trying to do some rough calculations about when we will likely hear from admissions with offers- I’m thinking mid-March? Does anyone have any ideas how likely that is?
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That was my guess as well! Time can't pass quick enough!

tapioca16 · Feb 4, 2020

I'm a term one student in the nursing program right now and I know how stressful it was from the other side doing prerequisites and applying! please ask away with your questions/ my opinion on a certain GPA/ program stats/ general info/ etc

CassieBaxter · Feb 4, 2020

Thanks @tapioca16 ,

1. Can you share a bit about what kind of delay there was from when applications closed to when you got your offer?
2. Once you got an offer what were the steps you followed to complete your qualifications (- I know that there are cpr requirements, immunization record requirements, etc)?
3. How is term 1 so far? What have your classes and the study load been like?

4. Do you know if you have time off between semesters as with a regular university type semester situation (where you can typically count on having a couple weeks between the end of the exam period and the next semester beginning)?

thanks!

tapioca16 · Feb 5, 2020

Hi @CassieBaxter

1. Application window closed May 31st for my January intake. I received my offer on the first round, on July 16. Typically it takes around a month to hear back, but in my application cycle there were many last minute applicants who delayed the process.

2. Once you receive an offer, you just need to submit the required documents (CPR, Immunizations, Criminal Record). If you want to get a head start, you can get your annual flu shot, start the online training modules, and you can take Biomedical Ethics while you wait for the program to start (Or you can take it as per the BSN schedule in term 6).

3. Term 1 really sets the tone for the next 3 years! It’s really important to use your people skills and befriend your peers. The 5 course load is IMMENSE and you can literally spend every single day reading/studying if you want. You will get burnt out quick if you think you can do it all yourself... so make sure to make a reliable group to help push you through!

In Term one, you have class Mon-Thurs ranging from 2-5 hours each day.

4. There is the one week off during Reading Break (only for the Spring Term). After the exam period we do have roughly 2 weeks off before the next term starts (not always 2 full weeks off).

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask any more questions, no matter how small ?️

Axhurma · Feb 5, 2020

@tapioca16 Do you have to submit the CPR/first aid documentation any time before the program starts?

tapioca16 · Feb 6, 2020

@Aasharma You will only be prompted to complete the CPR/First Aid requirement once you have received your offer of acceptance. Once you accept your seat in the program, you'll receive a welcome email which explains all of this and it requires you to have your certifications done before the 1st day of class. :)

cking14 · Feb 6, 2020

Hi @tapioca16!

1) It's really nice to hear that class is only 2-5 hrs for 4 days.. Do you know if that's the case every semester?

2) How are you finding the work load? How much do you study to keep up with it?

3) Are you or any of your classmates keeping their job during the first term?

4) What kind of resources did Langara have to help with first termers?

5) Are you happy with your choice of attending langara?

6) Any other general tips/tricks/words of advice?

Seriously thanks so much for reaching out to us! Having questions answered really takes some of the pressure and anxiety away!

tapioca16 · Feb 7, 2020

Hi @cking14,

1. Since I am only in Term 1, I can’t confirm how it’ll be like for future terms, but I expect it to be similar to my current schedule (4 weekdays of class). What will definitely be different is the clinical portion of each term. In term 1 we have 30 total hours of clinical practice (5 hr shifts on certain Tuesdays or Wednesday’s - depending on which section you belong to). In later terms it gets more demanding and you are scheduled for 120, 180, and finally 408 hour requirements for the term.

2. The workload right now is pretty intense! There are scholarly papers to do for most of the 5 classes (excluding Skills Lab Class 1160 & Clinical Practice 1163). There are 1-2 midterm exams per course scattered throughout the term, assignments and APA-style discussion posts, ATI modules, etc. 1160 has its own hurdles as we have to perform a Vital Signs examination on a randomized peer while a professor watches you and listens through the dual-head stethoscope to ensure your BP readings are accurate (pass or fail). Stuff really hits the fan when there are multiple things happening in one week (midterm, paper, skills test - like this week). I typically spend all my weekends doing the pre-readings and assignments/papers/studying.

3. I am not working at the moment. A bunch of my peers work 1-2 days each week (usually on our days off: Fri/Sat/Sun). Higher term students say Term 1 is the only time when you can possibly juggle a job. After ~1 year you can work as a Care-Aide. After Term 5-7 (depending on which clinical rotations you have completed), you can work as a ESN.

4. Many resources for new students! There’s a mentorship program (you’re paired up with a higher-term student who is open to all questions & is there to guide you). There are workshops (Nursing 101, ATI Orientation, Practice Appraisal Form filling). There is also a tutoring service although I’m unsure if specific Nursing tutors are frequently there? Some students have gone to the Library Writing Centre.

5. Yes, I am happy with my choice of Langara Nursing! BUT I feel there is too much emphasis on Langara students meeting BCCNP’s standards & not on actual learning. (This might be common among other BSN programs in BC too, I’m not sure).

6. There are many tips/tricks that have kept me sane thus far, but they are specific to stuff that you would only know once you’re in the program, so do not fret!

General off the top-of-my-head tips: get a sturdy calendar/planner (map out your entire term for each class). Be social (in clinical and in class). You and your cohort are a family, teamwork is key. If you don’t have to work, don’t! Don’t get overwhelmed with the readings (literally had 32 hours of reading to do in one week), learn to skim and direct your focus. Get your Langara scrubs ASAP after your acceptance, it’s annoying having to wait for new shipments during the Sep/Jan rush. Have a contact in the upper-terms (or even me, if needed)! Clear your head and enjoy the time before BSN.

I am glad to help! Feel free to ask for clarification on any of this (I know, it is a lot). Good luck ?

cking14 · Feb 7, 2020

@tapioca16 WOW! such elaborate responses thank you!! Would you mind explaining what you mean in terms of your answer to #5? Like what you are referring to by the standards vs learning.

Also, not sure if you tried to link the scrubs or if allnurses did that automatically to send to their own website for scrubs LOL. But do we just get the scrubs from the bookstore or?