Pre nursing student here, looking for some advice and hoping to connect with others in the same boat.
About me: late twenties, have been out of school for 10 years and doing a career change. I have been doing my prerequisites since Feb 2021 and am hoping to meet the Aug 1/21 deadline this year.
Stumbled upon this form after searching for application advice online. After looking for a few days I have realized that I will likely need to reapply with higher grades. (currently will finish with 2 low A's and 2 B's)
Wondering where others have done/ are doing their prerequisites?
For any one who has also reapplied, were you able to utilize the same reference letters?
Oh 100% agree! That seamless start in September could not ring more true! I have kids as well and there’s just something about everyone going back to school at the same time that just fits.
The possibility of not making it the first round can definitely be discouraging only because you work so hard to complete everything (and dependant on which round you make it to) it’s a long process. I’m with you on with wanting to get in sooner rather than later for sure! We’ll just keep pushing forward!
One question I have for you (that I haven’t found much information or ways on) is when adding work experience and if you have or are a SAHM will you be adding it to your application and how to really explain in minimal space the depth of what actually is all involved there. Especially if the past 10 years (for me) have been just that.
I've worked for the past six years but I was a SAHM for four. I'd try and brainstorm some relevant skills that you've learned from being a parent... ex. Insane amounts of patience, not afraid of bodily fluids, etc. ?
I think nowadays people are a little more understanding and fair in offering opportunities to mothers. When you make it to the interview round I'm assuming they'll ask about it. Personally, I'm just going to be straightforward about that time of my life. Raising my own children while they were young was a large priority for myself. I'm hoping the nursing faculty will be understanding of that. ☺️
I've also applied to the January 2022 intake and I'm in my mid twenties. I'm applying with 3 A's and one B and I'm currently working as a MOA at a hospital. Good luck everyone! ?
I've also applied to the January 2022 intake and I'm in my mid twenties. I'm applying with 3 A's and one B and I'm currently working as a MOA at a hospital. Good luck everyone! ?
That’s awesome! I have another forum started under UFV Winter 2022 intake that we can keep going for those that have applied for this intake and stay up to date on the process! ?
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I've worked for the past six years but I was a SAHM for four. I'd try and brainstorm some relevant skills that you've learned from being a parent... ex. Insane amounts of patience, not afraid of bodily fluids, etc. ?
I think nowadays people are a little more understanding and fair in offering opportunities to mothers. When you make it to the interview round I'm assuming they'll ask about it. Personally, I'm just going to be straightforward about that time of my life. Raising my own children while they were young was a large priority for myself. I'm hoping the nursing faculty will be understanding of that. ☺️