NBolas

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1. New Grad Experience - Accelerated Nursing Program UofC

   NBolas replied to libby2002's topic in Canada

   Hello! I graduated in Dec 2018/Jan 2019 from the accelerated program 1. I was hired onto the unit where I did my preceptorship. I got a casual position to start. 2. Yes, I work at one of the major AHS hospitals in Calgary. 3. Everyone I talked to fou...

2. Struggling new grad. Alternatives to acute care??

   NBolas posted a topic in Canada

   Hi, I graduated 6 month ago and landed a job on a busy surgical unit 2 month ago. I've had 6 independent shifts and I struggled through them. I'm making errors (some due to not knowing how things work since I switched provinces... others due to car...

3. U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

   NBolas replied to NBolas's topic in CA Programs

   Got accepted last week via the degree holder route! I believe my GPA is around 3.9 according to they way they calculate it.

4. U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

   NBolas replied to NBolas's topic in CA Programs

   Nice to meet you! Degree holder route. Good luck on your applications!

5. Question about boundaries

   NBolas posted a topic in Canada

   Hi, recently we had a discussion in class about which actions constitute boundary crossing or violations. The class was divided on a few scenarios, and I'm wondering whether anyone here can shed some light... Is it boundary crossing or violation if y...

6. U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

   NBolas posted a topic in CA Programs

   Hi all! Just like to meet all the potential applicants here. Have you applied already?

7. U of C Degree holder/Transfer Route Nursing Jan 2016

   NBolas replied to tparno's topic in CA Programs

   The best way is to show them your transcript (scanned and emailed, screenshot, mail etc.) and ask them which courses are transferrable.

8. University of Calgary Nursing Transfer Route Fall 2017 Entry

   NBolas replied to lgiovanetto's topic in CA Programs

   It does take a bit of time, so don't worry. Do you see the green circle that says everything has been received? Just keep checking back on your account =)

9. Accelerated 2016 and/or Athabasca BIOL235 2015-2016

   NBolas replied to megankyla's topic in CA Programs

   Hi no-scrubs, For me, my study style is to read the textbook according to the study guide and verbally review the chapter. I find that talking out loud to myself helps the most. That being said, you may have a completely different way of learning, so...

10. Advice needed! LPN or RN?

    NBolas replied to Frost87's topic in Canada

    I'm 30 and I am just starting my RN program (in a week actually). Don't worry about your age!

11. University of Calgary Nursing Transfer January 2017

    NBolas replied to rjfried's topic in CA Programs

    I'm planning to transit as well, but I would have a car just in case since they did mention that some sites can be tough to get to. Car 2 Go doesn't seem as reliable here as it is in BC. Also, awesome to know that there will be another BC person in t...

12. University of Calgary Nursing Transfer January 2017

    NBolas replied to rjfried's topic in CA Programs

    If there's anything I learned from my previous degree, it's to hold off on buying textbooks until the courses actually start. I've probably lost $1k in total buying books that were never used.

13. BIO 235

    NBolas replied to no-scrubs's topic in CA Programs

    I replied to you on another post, but I'll post it here again I completed the BIO 235 program this summer. It is a very content-heavy course and my suggestion would be to adhere strictly to the Study Guide, as the midterms and finals do not go beyond...

14. Accelerated 2016 and/or Athabasca BIOL235 2015-2016

    NBolas replied to megankyla's topic in CA Programs

    I completed the BIO 235 program this summer. It is a very content-heavy course and my suggestion would be to adhere strictly to the Study Guide, as the midterms and finals do not go beyond the required material. This is especially important for the s...

15. University of Calgary Nursing Transfer January 2017

    NBolas replied to rjfried's topic in CA Programs

    School is starting soon! Really looking forward to meeting everyone in a few weeks. Have a wonderful holiday!