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I currently work very closely with a large number of critical care nurses and nurse practitioners across the entire province from various different sites and am extremely lucky to be able to talk to them about my future in schooling and as a RN. I can say that ALL of them have advised me to choose BCIT over UBC. A lot of them have highlighted that students from BCIT are better prepared and are put at the top of the pile when assessing resumes for a full-time line. Also, I would say that BCIT is highly regarded for their nursing program, even more so than UBC. With that being said, I’m still on the fence between UBC and BCIT because regardless of the advice I have been given there is a demand for nurses and I truly believe everyone will get a job in the end.

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 applied with a 3.8 CGPA with a bachelor of science degree from SFU. I also work as a rehab assistant throughout my undergrad, and started working as a project coordinator for quality improvement with PHSA after graduation. I don’t think I did well on the Casper test, but still managed to get an acceptance. There is definitely hope if you think you did poorly on that component!

4:51 pm

Just got accepted!

So much anxiety all day waiting around for 4pm haha. Hoping to hear soon whether it be an acceptance or rejection!

I think so too for this intake. I applied last year (sept 2020) but my prerequisite ended up being expired. During the process of applying I had a phone call with my assigned admissions officer and they basically told me Casper wasn’t too important. However, I think it is definitely weighed heavier now that it’s been around for a bit. Sept 2020 intake was the first intake that required Casper

Everyone on this forum has such strong applications! I’m sure if they sent out any acceptances today one of us would have gotten something! Hopefully if anyone did get in today they post on here just so we know what we’re working with

It’s all so confusing! I really thought applicants with degrees were considered first. I’ve heard in previous years that 53% of those admitted have degrees, but it could have all changed...maybe Casper test is the end all be all now Haha. I guess it doesn’t matter now we just have to wait! Good luck everyone ?

This could also be true! I have a degree with a 3.8 CGPA & 4.0 for all prereqs + a decent amount of healthcare experience. Perhaps it’s based on Casper? (I don’t think I did too well on that).

I was also thinking this. There is only 64 seats - not hard to send all the acceptances out together. Perhaps it’s based on admissions officers?

Has anyone heard anything today?

Haha me too! Congrats to everyone who has been accepted so far ? I am wondering how they are sending out acceptances (I.e., those who applied first, by last name, etc.).

You too! I also applied to UBC. I currently work as a project coordinator within Vancouver Coastal and work with tons of critical care nurses. After speaking to a lot of them most have told me to steer clear from UBC as they see discrepancies in skills between students from UBC versus other schools that have more clinical hours (I.e., BCIT, KPU, Langara). Although I love that UBC is 20 months as I already have a degree I am now scared I would be less skilled, but I guess I will see once acceptances go out ? Best of luck to you!

I also got into KPU! I’ve been running around trying to finish the checklist for the OSS. My immunization records took just a few hours to be pulled so maybe you’ll get yours sooner. Is KPU your second option? I’ve been going back and forth about whether I would accept BCIT (if I get in) or go to KPU. I like that KPU is only 27 months versus 36 months at BCIT, but BCIT of course has more clinical hours.