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I work in public health right now. The basic criteria for hiring is preceptorship in public health, or experience in maternity or peds...they won't (and I mean absolutely will not) hire from med/surg. So that would be your first start! But job wise, ...

If you can apply for Jan 14, does that not mean that Fall 13 intake is closed? I think by mid february, most programs have already accepted their applications for the upcoming fall semester. My advice - apply, apply, apply. there are so many people c...

Many of my classmates, including myself, were offered a job by the manager on the floor they completed their final preceptorship on. We still had to go through the online application process, screening call, reference checks - but essentially, instea...

Hi BulmaBriefs - I appreciate your response. I know it is frustrating, as I was once there too. I believe I found out October 31 (several years ago - so the system hasn't changed much). BUT, I hope you guys keep some perspective. There are SO MANY ap...

@Progressor - I think that's taking it a bit far. You knew from the getgo when you applied, what the deadlines for applications were. Did you really think that they were going to sort through 300-600 applications right away in June (or whenever the ...

Jan intakes actually have 3 summers, August intakes 2 to complete those extra courses. That "extended" term of 30 weeks is no big deal - depending on your intake, you have 2-3 online courses (and they starting at different times during April and May ...

Richmond Hospital has not been used as a level one hospital as far as I know, although this may have changed in the past few years. When I was in level one they used Surrey, Langley, Lions Gate, Burnaby and MSJ We were told there is no difference bet...

It is possible to get accepted without doing the LIBS and HMGT courses before the program; taking those in advance strengthens your application, but is not a requirement. However, they do typically require you to have 1 university English course, and...

The best advice I can give you is to relax! Enjoy your summer! Do your Jarvis pre-readings, but other than that, enjoy the break that you have, because you are in for a busy 3 years. I am graduating from the program and quite simply, feel burnt out. ...

All three have excellent nursing programs. BCIT looks for a minimum of 60 postsecondary credits (due to high number of applications creating competition). I think Langara and Kwantlen accept students directly from high school? But it is best to confi...

If you don't have all of your records, you can go to your doctor / a walk-in clinic and they will order blood tests to see what you are immune to. Have them fill out the form with the results. They typically shortlist ~150 applicants.

Extremely competitive. All nursing schools are. The website states that you need 30 credits, but due to the number of applications, the minimum is at least 60+.

hi guys - is your prereading from the Jarvis assessment book? (not sure if they have added prereading for other courses since I was in level one). If so, that prereading is for your assessment course, which is only for the first 5-6 weeks of term. i ...

Oh that must be it - I've never purchased from the independent sellers, only the warehouse. Definitely cheaper than the bookstore price :) but if you have alternative means to get them cheaper, that works too! I would also recommend the BCIT nursing ...

what does amazon.com say exactly? i'm interested to know why you guys can't ship from .com, as i would say most of my classmates order from .com (as .ca is more expensive, even when paying for shipping). i've never had a problem shipping textbooks to...

Our policy is to have a separate, primed NS line hanging at the bedside, just in case. Usually a 500mL bag, with a dead-ender on the line. This way it's easy to switch the blood tubing for the NS tubing

if you are really wanting to purchase books now, go ahead based on that Aug intake list. The textbooks have been the same for many, many terms :) i recommend buying the Jarvis assessment book ASAP. you'll have pre-readings assigned at orientation to ...

Yes patho is 2x/week...lecture and seminar. you'll also have communications, professional practice, clinical techniques, and PBL 1x/week, for about 2-3 hours each. Pharm starts halfway through the term but is online. Clinical for level one I think wa...

Just so you know..those timetables on myBCIT are not correct :) they load all possible classes on there, which is why you may see that you have conflicting times, or 2 of one class, etc. Your specific schedule will be emailed to you before the progra...

I can't remember the exact list that you have to buy...but the Jarvis Fundamentals textbook you will need for pre-reading, patho textbook is useful, drug handbook (this one doesn't matter which one you get - mosby's, pdr, etc.). Med/surg is very usef...

yes, as long as there isn't any mesh on top where fluids can seep through, running shoes are fine. that is what i wear, as i find all of those "nursing shoes" uncomfortable (especially as you progress in the program and reach 12 hour shifts). i'd say...

I find the brands really depend on your own shape and preference. I hate the Grey's Anatomy ones, but a lot of the other girls love them. Image Care Uniforms is good, as is Mark's Work Wearhouse (lots of different brands here, such as Health Care Pro...

Hi guys - I am currently a student at BCIT. Just wanted to clear up that there are not specific lab vs clinical scrub guidelines. They need to be one solid colour (top and bottom matching, no prints). I have never had any of the hospitals require cer...

Definitely take the courses! At BCIT we have a similar block tuition system, where the fee is the same regardless of the number of courses (so technically, you could take more classes, if you were crazy enough!). Many people have taken course early a...

You definitely need to meet the minimum, and usually exceed the minimum requirements, to get in. BCIT is very competitive and can have up to 600 applications per intake. I'm not sure what schooling you have, but BCIT also requires 60 credits of post ...