IslanderEllie

IslanderEllie has 15 years experience and specializes in Primary Care and Remote.

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1. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   I read through each textbook chapter (they correspond with the study units), but focused more on the course study guide and practice questions. The textbook is quite straightforward and easy to read.

2. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   I declined my UVic spot and my application was officially changed to canceled on April 5, in case that's helpful!

3. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   @WJJ I found both the midterm and final very fair! You're allowed a cheat sheet with formulas/notes for both the exams.

4. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   I just finished SOCI 301. It's self-paced so you can do it as fast or slowly as you like, but I believe it's supposed to be completed within 6 months from start date. I completed it in just under 2 months. You should note that for Athabasca courses, ...

5. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   Hi everyone! For those of you on the UVic waitlist, I have accepted TRU and declined my UVic offer... so one extra UVic spot will become available soon. 🙂 For those of you who weren't successful this round, I hope you keep applying for future in...

6. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   Thanks so much for all this information, @alibaba3! I really appreciate it. It's so helpful to hear from current students 🙂

7. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   It was my personal email but just came in about 20 mins ago. 🙂

8. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   Same. 🙂 Does anyone know the layout/timing of the UVic classes (asynchronous vs. synchronous, daytime vs. evening etc.)? FYI for those on the waitlist, offers need to be responded to by April 22.

9. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

   IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

   Yes. I started Feb 1 and I'm just awaiting my final exam date now. I worked on it about one day per week.

10. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    And the deadline for TRU is also coming up quick — March 26! I'm still trying to make a final decision between TRU and UVic, but I still don't have an official offer from UVic (only the status change in the portal).

11. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    For anyone looking for a stats course — I'm taking SOCI 301 through Athabasca right now (almost done!) and it's been very fair. It includes 6 assignments, a midterm, and a final exam. I would recommend it.

12. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    Congrats to everyone who has received admission offers! I'm curious how many of us are planning to do FT vs PT for the programs that offer PT (TRU, UNBC)? I'm leaning towards doing a PT course load so that I can hopefully keep my current line. W...

13. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    Same here -- I assume we will hear something more official soon!

14. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    This is the response I received a few months ago from UVic about the statistics courses: Some online courses that we would accept are: Athabasca University SOCI 301 MGSC 301 MATH 315 We are looking for an online or in-person co...

15. 2024 Applications to University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program

    IslanderEllie replied to NursingNomad's topic in CA Programs

    I haven't received an email, but I noticed that the status changed in the online portal under "submitted application and status."