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Ilovesushi, Congrats, welcome to the team! That's a good idea, an A & P refresher will serve you well. I'm doing that too at the moment. As for microbiology, you would have to apply for a transfer credit to determine if your microbiology course will transfer over. Here's the link: http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/admission/course_credit_exemption.pdf careubc, The tentative course list is on the BCIT website. http://www.bcit.ca/files/admission/pdf/2013_bsn_matrix.pdf Cheers!

Sorry, I must be visually incompetent. I didn't realize you meant GRAD date. That I'm not too sure. I'm sure they will send us further information once the program commences.

PublicHealthHopeful, The BSN program is a 3-year (year round) degree program. For students starting in August 2013 the terms are scheduled as follows (dates include exam week): Level 1 - Aug 19 to Dec 13, 2013 Level 2 - Jan 6 to May 9, 2014 Spring Term - May 12 to Aug 1, 2014 Level 3 - Aug 18 to Dec 12, 2014 Level 4 - Jan 5 to July 31, 2015 Level 5 - Aug to Dec, 2015 Level 6 - Jan to May, 2016 When we were shortlisted a document was attached to the email we received General-Information.pdf (something like that) Congrats on your admission to the program. Cheers!

I believe is is: Tetorifice Polio Measles, Mumps, Rubella Chicken Pox Hep B http://www.bcit.ca/files/healthservices/pdf/immunization_form.pdf

I received the email. A friend of mine who is in the program said if you are having trouble attaining immunization records, BCIT Health Services will supply vaccination. I'm heading down to BCIT tomorrow to confirm. Does anyone know where and how to locate records of immunization that are affiliated with the Vancouver School Board. I remember taking shots when I was in elementary. Is there a public health nurse associated with VSB?

I didn't receive an email but I checked my application status. Offers are now being handed out. Check your mybcit account!!!

And the wait continues........ =/

Maybe it's worth 30%? I believe it's worth 30 points.

BulmaBriefs, Can you complete part of the questionnaire and save it or do you have to complete it all at once?

The worst part is many of the successful applicants from Jan 2013 intake have deferred their seat to the Aug 2013 intake. Instead of competing for 96 spots, we are competing for

Yes I did. I don't know if I will get accepted because I sent in my application late (Jan). But I applied to BCIT and I think that is my best shot. How about you?

I handed in all documentation today. I applied for the last intake and didn't make the 1st cut. I thought I would definitely get shortlisted. This time around I applied with 64 credits (GPA 3.68). I worked 6 years at London Drugs and have many volunteering hours. Some of the organizations I have been associated with are Coast Mental Health, The BC Cancer Society, Working Gear Clothing and a bunch of weekend cancer events. I completed the following: Anatomy and Physiology I, II English 1177 Psychology 1st and 2nd year Libs 7001, 7002 Good luck everyone!

Hi, I am from BC and was wondering if anyone has applied for the Sept 2013 intake. I am curious about the early conditional acceptance that is offered. The academic advisor mentioned that there is specific date for early acceptance, it is first come first serve. With that being said, does anyone know a tentative date in which an applicant would be considered for early acceptance?

Smiley65, I believe I owe you a thank you for all the “beast” responses. I think everyone who as used this forum should definitely owe you a big THANK YOU for all your countless feedback and advice. You’re quite the advocate for the program and it seems like you found your greatness, not just within nursing, but within yourself. I will definitely see you at BCIT when my time comes. And once again, a very humbling thank you.

Hey jjon, I didn’t get shortlisted as well. We seem to be in the same boat, 55 credits, a well rounded application, and some what disheartened but not discouraged. As you can see, I created this thread and have been heavily creeping on it for a year. It seems like those who have been shortlisted have at least 60 credits, I believe 66 or 64 is the lowest for the ones who have responded to this thread. My friend got shortlisted and he had a degree (120 credits). He works at a clinic and he has a lot of life experience. His resume is quite outstanding and makes mine look adolescent. However, he hasn’t completed first year psychology or the liberal electives. It seems as if the nursing panel heavily favours credits over work experience/volunteer etc. BCIT does clarify that the ideal applicant is one who demonstrates consistency within the following categories as mentioned. However, according to the information I have retained through this thread, credits seem to be the most attractive part of your application, which seems imperative. I go to Kwantlen too! I don’t know much about Kwantlen’s nursing program, so I will not comment. At first I thought BCIT had the best nursing program in BC, but now I know it doesn’t matter where you go, just as long as you get to your destination. From what I have been told, BCIT prepares you well for real life work and it seems that BCIT nursing students are well equipped for their future careers. That is not to say that Kwantlen or any other institution won’t provide you with the theoretical and practical experience of being a GREAT nurse – GREATness is entirely up to you. But what I do know is that after your first year of post graduation; it doesn’t matter where you graduated, everyone should relatively be at the same level of competency. Good luck with your future endeavors and with the nursing program you decided to attend.