Rimlak BSN, RN

Rimlak has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Emergency, ICU, Urgent Care.

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1. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I second this. Though your GPA is important, it is only part of the picture. I got in with a much lower GPA than A LOT of applicants. I noted there were a few with 4.0+ GPA's that did not get in and...

2. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   It depends. I have a reasonably high GPA in the program thus far, and homework can vary. I would venture between 10-40 hours. Right now, I have 3 assignments coming due at the same time, so I'm...

3. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Being in the first intake for TRU has surprisingly been quite smooth. I am really enjoying the program so far. I applied for the full-time program, but switched to part time before I started....

4. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Absolutely. Send me a

5. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   Sure

6. University of British Columbia (UBC) Nurse Practitioner Masters Program 2024 Applications

   Rimlak replied to NursingNomad's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

   I applied to 4 schools and got accepted into all 4. Chose TRU. my GPA was 3.89, ER/ICU background, 9 years experience. ACLS, and multiple certificates were expired on my CV. what I...

7. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

   Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I JUST received an offer from UNBC. I have already accepted TRU

8. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

   Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   GPA: 87% last two years of BScN, 90% bcit ER, 90% bcit ICU education: BCIT ER, BCIT ICU programs experience: 9 years alternating ICU/ER, recently urgent care clinic. Also personal...

9. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

   Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I got an offer from TRU as well. I am going to accept it, so there will be a spot opening up at UVIC for anyone on the waiting list. I have not heard if they have full approval

10. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did an info session with U of A and if was a delivery method like UVIC, you go for. Week or two each semester then distance for the rest. UNBC I was told was similar but I can't remember if I...

11. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to 4 programs, being that they are all programs I can do from a distance. I applied to UNBC , University of Alberta, UVIC, and TRU. At the end of the day, If I needed to drive to PG or...

12. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm sorry to hear this. That really sucks. my GPA for BScN is about 85%, BCIT ER 90% and BCIT ICU 90%. I have experience primarily in ER and ICU (both community level and tertiary), and...

13. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think so? I mean, I work in Kamloops urgent care clinic currently, and the program - albeit new - still needs to go through the same approval process with BCCNM. They did say it will be a learning...

14. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It sounds like a few people had multiple offers at multiple schools, so being on the wait list is extremely promising because there are many that will turn down

15. 2023 Applications to UBC and UVic NP program

    Rimlak replied to alibaba3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got my offer email for UVIC, and I'm waiting to hear from TRU (next week) as I live in a rural community close to TRU. TRU is approx $16,000 for the whole program, plus $3000 for books/supplies....