Condale

Hi Smokeytaboo, I think sometimes people get too hung up on prestige and rumours. Yes BCIT has a reputation for being one of the better nursing schools out there. I'm just finishing level 2 at BCIT and I will admit that it's a great program, but since no one out there has taken Nursing at ALL of the different schools who offer it, who is to say which one is best? I hear BCIT people trash talking Douglas College yet I know Douglas grads (now nurses) who loved their program and are fantastic nurses. I don't personally know anyone who has completed the Langara program but if you believe the rumours flying around I've heard it's considered to be a close 2nd to BCIT. I guess you could weight it out according to grad date. Is Langara a four year program? If so, maybe wait for BCIT Aug 2013 and use the Jan semester to take your co-requisite elective (HMGT, LIBS 7001,7002 etc). But if Langara is a 3 year program as well, go for that one, you'll grad sooner and be in the workforce sooner. One other thing you could consider is that at Langara I believe you can work as an Employed Student Nurse where BCIT doesn't allow this. BCIT allows a paid grant for your level 6 preceptorship instead. I don't think one is necessarily better than the other but you may have a preference. Try to talk to someone who has taken the program at Langara and find out more info about ESN vs. Level 6 Preceptorship Grant. Might help you make the decision. All in all, I don't think taking your nursing at Langara will set you back in any way. Personally I would make my decision based on graduation date. I'm sure both schools are great! Condale

I'm just completing level 1 and it's pretty much all work work work. We've met at the BCIT pub once after a midterm exam and we have a bowling night planned for this friday after our pharmacology final. Don't expect too much partying, but you do still have SOME fun. Condale This was supposed to be a response to someone's post earlier in April. Oops

Congratulations to everyone who got in for the August 2012 intake! I started in January and am just writing my finals for level 1. If anyone has questions about level 1, let me know! Condale