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I received a package in the mail yesterday about the criminal record check. We have to log online to fill out a request form then print, submit and pay a fee at BCIT.

I went to my family doctor and they took an antibody blood test to confirm if I had received all the vaccinations you would normally receive in elementary and high school. You have to have a public health nurse or a physician fill out your immunization record form. Hopefully that helps Chhun3.

The August intake is typically more competitive than the January intake. It's 'easier' to get into the January intake simply because not as many people apply for that one. The January intake had approximately 550 applicants compared to the ~ 700 students who applied for August. When BCIT is narrowing down the applications, I was told that their standards are considerably higher because there are so many to go through. Hopefully everyone here will hear back from BCIT soon!

Searching for "BCIT Nursing August 2013 Intake" on Facebook doesn't work. Vana_ maybe if you've created the group already, you can post a link in the regular "BCIT Nursing" group on Facebook?

I'm pretty disappointed that bcit nursing cancelled the orientation in May. I was on the hold list for January and went to their orientation in December and it was really informative. We were able to meet and talk with bcit nursing students who are in the program and take a tour of bcit. The students gave us some tips on buying textbooks and which ones that weren't needed. Bcit also had a sale on scrubs and stethoscopes which was a great opportunity to save some money. I was looking forward to meeting everyone in the August intake!

@memegumi - For the January 2014 intake and onwards first year Psychology, English and Anatomy and Physiology are part of the academic requirements to get into the program. So instead of completing them in the program they have to be done before. The only course that those accepted in 2014 don't have to take is HLED 7120 Canadian Health System. I've heard that HLED 7120 is quite difficult so I consider the 2014 students lucky!

Thanks Condale and iheartpurple for your responses, it's given me a lot to think about. Langara nursing is a 3 year and 4 month program and the grad date would be a few months before BCIT's grad date. It's not a huge difference, but it is something to consider. I have spoken to a few students who were ESN's from Langara and they really loved it. Many of them were employed immediately afterwards by the same hospitals where they worked as ESN's through VCH (Vancouver Coastal Health). I live in Vancouver and so the chance to gain experiences in hospitals near where I live is also something I am drawn to. I understand BCIT works with Fraser Health and so many clinical experiences are within those affiliated with Fraser Health. I suppose it all comes down to personal preference. @memegume, thanks for sharing I really appreciate your response, it's nice to know others are in the same situation. I definitely see the advantages of having 1-2 semesters off at BCIT and it is something I'll have to think about. Tuition at BCIT is a little more than Langara's, but after consideration it's not a huge difference. I have a lot to think about and absolutely appreciate your responses. Hopefully BCIT calls me soon! Jenn.

Hi everyone, I've been following along for a while now and have decided to share my efforts. I have applied to BCIT three times in the past. Finally this time, like many here I was placed in one of the top positions on the hold list and have been guaranteed a place in the August 2013 intake. I have an Associate of Arts Degree from Langara and have completed all of the post-secondary requirements, over 100+ hours of volunteer work in community health and work as a lifeguard/swim instructor. These were what (I assume) they would evaluate me on. Although I had aimed for the January 2013 intake, I was so excited to hear that I was secured a place for August. I'm hoping they call hold list applicants soon, because I can't stand the wait! In the meantime, having applied to several nursing programs, I found out this week was accepted to the Langara nursing program for January 2013. I'm struggling to decide what to do! I've put so much effort and time into my BCIT application and now Langara has offered me a seat. Do I accept Langara as my nursing school or do I wait for BCIT (to hopefully call me!)? What are all of your opinions on this? I know all nursing programs offer the same education and aim towards the same goal, but BCIT has always held a position of prestige (in my opinion, and seems highly regarded). I also know many wonderful nurses who have graduated from Langara and are working successfully (they also paid less tuition-- BCIT tuition is incredibly high compared to Langara). I'm conflicted and would love to know your thoughts. Wishing everyone lots of luck! Jenn.