Pcmama

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1. BCIT, LANGARA, DOUGLAS nursing

   Pcmama replied to zebbiana101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I’m entering my final year in September

2. BCIT, LANGARA, DOUGLAS nursing

   Pcmama replied to zebbiana101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   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...

3. BCIT, LANGARA, DOUGLAS nursing

   Pcmama replied to zebbiana101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Personally I chose Douglas even though I could have gotten in to Langara or BCIT faster because of the cost savings and overall good reputation of the school. It’s also the most convenient to me. I...

4. Fact or Fiction? Masking and CO2 Dangers

   Pcmama replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   I saw a nurse on Instagram that did capnography with 3 masks on with minimal impact. It was an interesting

5. Classmates who cheat

   Pcmama replied to Maroon horse's topic in General Students

   I recently found out a few people in my class that I have often suspected of cheating have in fact been cheating. That being said, I have not personally witnessed it, so I just have to take solace in...

6. Gloves at all times?

   Pcmama replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   They literally taught us the first week of nursing school: “the gloves are for your protection not the patients” unless they are sterile gloves for a sterile procedure, they do nothing for the...

7. BCIT, LANGARA, DOUGLAS nursing

   Pcmama replied to zebbiana101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Just a note: I don’t know how this works in other programs but Douglas has moved mostly to e-texts for nursing which are required and charged with your tuition fees so there is no way to opt

8. BCIT, LANGARA, DOUGLAS nursing

   Pcmama replied to zebbiana101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   If you obtain a very high GPA in your pre-reqs you can get in sooner at Langara or BCIT. At Douglas as long as you get the minimum GPA you can get in but it’s first qualified first admitted so it...

9. 5 Things ER Nurses Wish Every Parent Knew

   Pcmama replied to COERRN's topic in General Nursing

   Good article. I live in Canada where we don’t really have Urgent Care. My area is trying to get this started and have opened some clinics near hospitals where they are open later.. I think around 10...

10. WINTER 2020 - Douglas College Intake

    Pcmama replied to roseypoo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @roseypoo I worked too. I work on a Redevelopment Project at one of the local hospitals which is a great way to make contacts while you are waiting. Other than making sure all your vaccinations are up...

11. WINTER 2020 - Douglas College Intake

    Pcmama replied to roseypoo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The wait for Douglas is usually 2-2.5 years after you finish your pre-reqs. OP will probably get in Fall of 2021 or thereabouts. I had a 3.92 GPA and finished August 2017, and I start my program Fall...

12. Douglas Nursing Fall 2019

    Pcmama replied to Rainiaa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Email that I signed up with. My douglas email was cut off awhile ago so it's a good thing they didn't send it

13. Douglas Nursing Fall 2019

    Pcmama replied to Rainiaa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yep: Paying fees in person - Douglas

14. Douglas Nursing Fall 2019

    Pcmama replied to Rainiaa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I got in! Got my email this morning and paid my deposit right

15. Douglas Nursing Fall 2019

    Pcmama replied to Rainiaa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nothing yet! I called the other day to the registrars office and they said that my application was still pending review but they had no idea when it might be