Latxsha

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. ☺️

Never really considered that, but it makes sense. I thought it would be a more "seamless" transition starting in September since I have kids who will be returning to school at the same time. In the end, it's not the end of the world if people don't get accepted the first time. But damn, do I want to get in sooner than later. ?

Oop, I see you mentioned it above!! Good luck for the August intake! Honestly from what the advisor said to me I don't think many older applicants have a hard time getting in due to advanced interview skills and life experience.

That's good to know. Gotta say there isn't much support through Abby Virtual but I don't mind, it helps keep me disciplined and self reliant. I'm aiming for the September 2022 intake. Originally I wanted to get a degree in psychiatric nursing but all the programs I was interested in shut down/I'm not interested in doing any nursing through KWU (too many horror stories). So I figured do the BSN through UFV and specialize in mental health. But now that I've been researching the profession for a few years I've found my interests have grown, so I feel more open minded. What about you? What intake are you aiming for?

It's so great knowing there's a few "older" people applying! I should've stuck with Chem and Math through UFV!! I was considering it this Spring but I decided to wait out covid because I was apprehensive doing online learning in my weaker subjects (if only I knew how long this would linger on ??.) I'm just going to stick to Abby Virtual now seeing as it seems to work for me. Do you have a specific area of nursing your interested in? I'm curious if they want students to have some form of direction they intend to go or if they think it's beneficial to be open-minded. ?

Hey! I'm a late twenty year old also attempting to get into UFV's nursing program! I'm currently working on my pre req's. I have a high A in English and a high A in Anatomy/Physiology (as long as I don't tank my grade while I finish the course). Still need to complete Chem and Math. I'm not planning to apply for August, just taking my time so I don't get denied because I know that'll devestate me ?. I currently hold a leadership position at my job as well. Apparently that counts as a point. Have you done any volunteer work? I'm scrambling to find something relevant with covid.