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  1. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When you were a new nurse, and the seasoned nurses didn't have time to show you a procedure, did you get to observe? Was that still

  2. School With Young Children Impossible?

    Pumpkinn replied to trebleclefmama's topic in General Students

    Absolutely! So far from finishing my pre requisites to finishing my first year has taken me 2.5 years. That Is due to wait lists. With my nursing program we have something called a 1+3 curriculum so...

  3. School With Young Children Impossible?

    Pumpkinn replied to trebleclefmama's topic in General Students

    I was pregnant with my second child during my prerequisites too. Nothing like sitting in anatomy and physiology with morning sickness learning about the reproductive system

  4. School With Young Children Impossible?

    Pumpkinn replied to trebleclefmama's topic in General Students

    I just completed my first year of nursing, with a three year old and 9 month old. It's possible, it will just take hard work and support for childcare. If you want it bad enough you will make it

  5. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm a newbie on this website, I apologize if this is a redundant subject for you guys. I am just curious to hear directly from RNs the reality. It won't deter me from pursuing my dreams, I just want...

  6. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lol I love the ankle biter part. Thank

  7. Ufv 2015 sept intake

    Pumpkinn replied to sydneyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry I wish I could tell you I have only applied at Douglas and

  8. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It does help thank

  9. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Very well put everyone! You all bring up very good

  10. Ufv 2015 sept intake

    Pumpkinn replied to sydneyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah I am wait listed for Douglas college for fall and have reapplied for winter 2016. I have also applied to BCIT, however my gpa isn't as great as your lol I have 3.5. I do however have 130 hours...

  11. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you guys! Yes it's true perhaps it is no different than working anywhere else. I am open to criticisms as they allow me to grow as a person. So things like that, I would not be upset over. It's...

  12. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Regardless of what hear, I want nothing more than to become an RN. RN's are always learning and have the ability to make a difference in people's life which I see as a privilege! I just wanted to hear...

  13. Do nurses eat their young?

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't expect to be "taken care of" I just expect respect and it is truly daunting the experiences I have heard from new nurses. I will do my best to establish positive relationships, however...

  14. Getting into Douglas College and BCIT

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone know when they tell you if you've been short listed for August applications? At

  15. Ufv 2015 sept intake

    Pumpkinn replied to sydneyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sydney you sound like your all set! Congrats on your A in

  16. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Oh psychology matters as an entrance requirement sorry. Just not for the liberal arts

  17. BCIT nursing Sept 2015 intake

    Pumpkinn replied to ipascu's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Good luck on your application! I just applied to BCIT on January 19th. My status says I'm pending department review. Fingers crossed! I completed my academic foundations in nursing at Douglas so I...

  18. Ufv 2015 sept intake

    Pumpkinn replied to sydneyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A gpa of 3.4 is not bad and higher than what most schools consider "competitive". You have already have experience through volunteer work which helps. Like the other poster mentioned, I bet a letter...

  19. Admissions Essay

    Pumpkinn replied to apeter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow reading your thread sounds exactly like me, and why I want to become an RN. Having my daughter made me realize I want to be a nurse. Because the nurses at my hospital are awesome and I want to...

  20. Getting into Douglas College and BCIT

    Pumpkinn replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, yeah I was wait listed for fall 2015 but I am quite sure I will get into winter 2016 at Douglas. I am really hoping to get into BCIT though because I heard you can graduate with a specialization....