veggie_girl

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1. Employed student nurses

   veggie_girl replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

   I was recently hired as an ESN for VCH and I start in August. As an ESN I am responsible and accountable for my own practice. As stated above hospitals have different policies regarding what ESNs are allowed to do. In addition, I wouldn't be able to ...

2. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

   veggie_girl replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Canadian Student Nurse here so my perspective is quite different and completely un-jaded. If I ever become cynical about nursing I'll know it's time to leave. Firstly, I was also working in an office setting about University trying to figure out what...

3. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   veggie_girl replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   Regarding the program, there are a wide-range of backgrounds (Pol Sci and English to BioChem, Business, Health Science etc) and GPA ranged as well. I know someone who got in with a 75% average and others with averages in the 90s. Work/volunteer/life ...

4. UBC September 2014 Applicants

   veggie_girl replied to skittles12's topic in CA Programs

   If anyone has questions about the program/application process feel free to ask! (though I think the 2013 UBC thread covers it pretty well). I started the program in September.

5. Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

   veggie_girl replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

   I am currently enrolled in UBC's accelerated RN-BSN program. The program is 20 months - 5 consecutive terms with only August off. I would say about 60-70% of my classmates have a bachelor's degree; you need at least 48 post-secondary credits to apply...

6. UBC Nursing - September 2013

   veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

   I spoke with someone who was number 7 on the waitlist and was just offered a seat :)

7. UBC Nursing - September 2013

   veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

   Bumping the Facebook Group. Please join if you have been accepted or waitlisted! Search on Facebook. Cheers :)

8. UBC Nursing - September 2013

   veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

   I was offered a seat and my online status has not changed. The email states: "Access to SSC to accept/decline the admission offer will be available within 10 days from the receipt of this email." I received the email on April 25th so I'm assuming ...

9. UBC Nursing - September 2013

   veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

   An admin deleted it - apparently posting a link goes against the terms of agreement. I have PM'd you the link! I still don't understand why the group isn't searchable

10. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    Maybe there needs to be more members until it shows up. Anyhow glad it works!

11. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    Link should work. Try that! I don't know why Facebook is being difficult.

12. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    Oh weird. I've opened it - does it work now?

13. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    I have created the Facebook group. It's not very fancy (if someone wants to be an admin and work on it that'd be great. I Facebook suck). It's closed to keep details private :) Search for UBC Nursing 2013-2015 Cohort

14. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    Are people interested in a Facebook group for the 2013-2015 cohort? I'm thinking about making one and then we can chat fun stuff like orientation, scrubs, and immunizations there

15. UBC Nursing - September 2013

    veggie_girl replied to melodyinmocha's topic in CA Programs

    We will have to plan a meet-up after orientation on the Wednesday. Maybe go to Koerner's pub and get acquainted And also start a facebook group. So many things to do!