Katrin

Congrats!! What a great news!! :^)

I am turning 42 in July and start BSN program in September. So happy to get into nursing school, since the competition is really high (about 1400 applications and only 65 seats). It is my second career and a second degree to obtain. Oh, forgot to mention, it is a new country as well (I am a newcomer). Am I scared? You bet. Am I thrilled? Sure. Am I gonna do it? ABSOLUTELY YES! It is not about age. It is about readiness to run over hurdles. Good luck and chin up, you already know how to do it.

Hi! No, it's in BC, Vancouver area :)

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Hey everyone! So, my waiting is over, I am starting BSN program at Douglas College next September. I wish good luck to those who are still waiting for "magic letters" and congratulations to everyone who is already in! :^)

It looks like my waiting game is over - I've got in!! I am starting BSN program at Douglas College next September. I am so excited!!! Congratulations to everyone who is already in and good luck to those still waiting for acceptance letters! :^)

Bite me!

Congratulations and good luck with the interview!!:)

Wow! It's all about me - almost 42, second career, still working on A&P, Psych and English (all second parts)... and it looks like there won't be any news until March from admissions either :^) Good luck!

Thank you, Dragonflygrrl, it is very helpful. I am also finishing my prerequisites now. I hope to get into Fall 2012 intake. I applied back in August. In January I got the letter from the admissions saying that I need yo submit my volunteering hours/LOR, additional transcripts (if any), etc. They mentioned nothing, though, about any changes in admission criteria. I guess it is time to call and find out :) Thank you for the update and good luck!

Thank you for your response. I would be happy if I was wrong.

Well, it's my first entry here, and I apologize for hurting (unintentionally) someone's feelings. Please, correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like there is no hope for ESL-nurses in USA/Canada... I am a newcomer/immigrant pursuing a nursing career in Canada. My first degree is in education, and, obviously, obtained oversea. I have already made my prerequisites ("A" in psychology and A&P and "B+" in English) in a highly reputable community college. At present I am waiting for the admissions office decision from another college with a point-based entry system. It looks like they doubt everything: my home country degree, my work/volunteer experience... praise God, they don't doubt local community college transcripts... I would highly appreciate any advices/recommendations. Do I have any chances to get into nursing program? And what is more important is it possible to get and hold nursing job despite my inability to chit-chat fluently with my colleagues? Thank you in advance.

Hey! Thank you for opening this thread. It is great! I am applying to Douglas College (BC)... Anyone else in the same boat? I was told that there won't be any news until March-April... It is sooo long...