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  1. Thompson Rivers A&P online

    sunship88 replied to Pizzagator's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I took this course three years ago so maybe it's harder now but it was easy to get an A at the time. I doubt I would have gotten an A if I did it through UBC (where I graduated from). It's all...

  2. BC Casual RN Jobs

    sunship88 replied to darcydward's topic in Canada

    Hi, I've worked in Vancouver since June 2013. I got my job because I was an ESN. I know it took some of my classmates a few months to find work but eventually everyone I talked to found a position...

  3. BC Casual RN Jobs

    sunship88 replied to darcydward's topic in Canada

    Hi I work casual in Vancouver....the amount of hours you get varies from hospital to hospital, unit to unit. For the first few months I didn't get called a lot but after you build seniority you can...

  4. Casual RN: How much time can I take off?

    sunship88 replied to holakarly's topic in Canada

    I'm a causal RN in Vancouver and just got back from three months of backpacking in Asia. My employer didn't mind at all! I work full-time equivalent hours the rest of the year though. From my...

  5. BCIT Specialty Programs + job market

    sunship88 replied to lkitchener's topic in Canada

    I graduated two years ago in Vancouver and know a few people who've recently got sponsorship in the perioperative program after working with a health authority for a year or so (for example in...

  6. Question for successful applicants of a second-entry BScN program.

    sunship88 replied to Ovasaray's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most schools admissions average is between 80-90%, and from what I gather from other threads it seems to be mid 80s minimum (whatever that is on a 4.0 scale, we don't do that at UBC). When I applied...

  7. Applying for nursing CANADA

    sunship88 replied to Jamie95's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think it's 80% at UBC- they weigh your supplemental application (work and volunteer experience) heavily in addition to

  8. Vancouver job applications

    sunship88 replied to BCnewgrad's topic in Canada

    For Fraser Health, this year my manager hired about four new hires and all were ESNs or did their preceptorships there. I've heard that when other people apply for the new grad program online things...

  9. RN collect blood samples in canada?

    sunship88 replied to mickey613's topic in Canada

    Interesting...at my hospital we do IV therapy/insertion but never blood draws. The lab comes for all blood draws (if the patient has a PICC line we can take blood from the PICC). We did not learn...

  10. Young Male considering nursing? :)

    sunship88 replied to supjo's topic in Canada

    A BSN program would still give you lots of opportunity to explore psych nursing if that's where your interests are. I did general nursing but for my final preceptorship (where you work one on one with...

  11. UBC September 2014 Applicants

    sunship88 replied to skittles12's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Just thought I'd clarify something, UBC does not "have" and ESN program. These programs are run through the health authorities and are not affiliated with UBC. In fact most faculty do not promote...

  12. Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    sunship88 replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Not in Alberta but Vancouver which is also "competitive" for new grads (which I am). I got hired right out of school as a casual as did most of my friends. A few people got fulltime lines. As casual...

  13. Improving my CV to get into UBC or BCIT NURSING

    sunship88 replied to RNWannabe2016's topic in Canada

    I know of a couple people who did their preceptorships there and got hired. Not sure if it's casual or a full or part time line though. UBC does allow students to do out-of-town final preceptorships,...

  14. Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    sunship88 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    As a casual I work mainly nights and weekends because that's what's available! I know many other casuals in the same

  15. Improving my CV to get into UBC or BCIT NURSING

    sunship88 replied to RNWannabe2016's topic in Canada

    Oh and ESN you're only eligible for as a student, specifically after term 3 if you are a UBC

  16. Improving my CV to get into UBC or BCIT NURSING

    sunship88 replied to RNWannabe2016's topic in Canada

    Overall I liked the program. It's the fastest accelerated nursing program in Canada so it was a fair bit of work. Lots of assignments in addition to class and clinical time, but it wasn't super...

  17. Improving my CV to get into UBC or BCIT NURSING

    sunship88 replied to RNWannabe2016's topic in Canada

    And yes you sound like an ideal candidate, 86% is a solid GPA. Plus you'll have volunteer experience. Good

  18. Improving my CV to get into UBC or BCIT NURSING

    sunship88 replied to RNWannabe2016's topic in Canada

    For UBC: had volunteer experience in a long term care facility and with the Canadian Cancer Society. I also had some volunteer experience teaching English abroad. Expect class from 9am-4pm 2-3 days a...

  19. Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    sunship88 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Thanks for the info! Good to

  20. Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    sunship88 replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Can anyone share their knowledge on the job situation for RNs in Fort McMurray? I know it must be easier than Calgary/Edmonton to find work but reading this thread has freaked me out a little! I...

  21. UBC September 2014 Applicants

    sunship88 replied to skittles12's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    In my class there were no international students that weren't citizens or PRs (that I know of). It would be very hard to get in I imagine. UBC BSN

  22. Which schools to apply to? What are my chances?

    sunship88 replied to carolynpo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    At UBC the average GPA for those who got accepted in my intake year (2011) was 78%. So you're not that far off. They look at your volunteer and work experience as well, and your work in mental health...

  23. YORK vs. UOFT - Clinical Placement Hours

    sunship88 replied to rajm's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    1100 is pretty standard for the RN programs out here in BC. In vancouver I think they are all around

  24. Applying to BCIT/UBC - where do I stand?

    sunship88 replied to haku's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The average GPA of successful applicants when I started at UBC (2011) was 78%. Those with a lower GPA usually were accepted because of their work or volunteer experience in a health care setting. I...

  25. UBC September 2014 Applicants

    sunship88 replied to skittles12's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I graduated from the UBC program in May. In term 1 things are a little intense workload wise but you absolutely have time to have a life! It's not difficult to get good grades in your courses once...