For all of us applying to UBC's BSN 2016 program, let's communicate, share and give encouragement to one another throughout the process.
I just submitted my general UBC application to get the ball rolling early, and it already gave me access to get started on my supplemental application. This is my second time applying, so I hope to do a better job on my app this year and at least get an interview. But I have also accepted that this may not be my fate and I have other options.
Incidentally, to others who also applied previously: I phoned to make sure all my transcripts were still on file, and they are not! UBC admissions discards everything from last year. So I have six transcripts to send in again (including high school). Expensive and time consuming, and also seems a little crazy in the age of computers that they didn't keep electronic copies. But, we do what we have to do... Good luck everyone!
I was in your situation last year with the volunteer, ubcpsychkid. None of mine was health care related (mostly mom stuff). My resume was largely management positions, and my essay told of my inspiration for becoming a nurse when one of my kids was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and a year later another child spending two weeks in VGH trauma unit; but, this apparently didn't help. I scored in the lowest 25% last year on my supplemental. As soon as I was rejected last April I changed everything. I took a low paying job in housekeeping at my local hospital, even though I could have made at least twenty-something an hour using my resume and degree. I also worked as dietary aide and began new volunteer work. One of them was with a non-profit for young pregnant and new moms from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. You could also try volunteering at mom and tot groups. Think of anything that will allow you to bring your babes along (I like the idea futurenursling had).
I spoke with the nursing advisor, who gave me lots of tips on improving my application. As well, when I filled out my supplemental this year, I filled in everything to the full 300 words using a paragraph style rather than bullet points.
The most significant change was taking the Health Care Assistant Program, which I just completed and now have a job at an extended care facility. Although it meant more student loans, I can now work for six months at a job where I am practicing nursing skills. I know, whether UBC accepts me or not, I will be a far better RN in the future and I will not have to worry about learning some of the more basic tasks while trying to finish a two year program. The HCA program has a huge emphasis on ethics, empathy and compassion, and patient rights – all of which come from nursing. I was unsure when I signed up for the program, but my teachers were all RNs (one a UBC grad) who provided constant encouragement, and as soon as I did my practicum and began working alongside LPNs and RNs, I knew I had made the right decision. Although my rejection initially felt like my life had been put on hold for a year, what I have learned (and continue to learn) during this waiting period has been invaluable.
yup no. now you can sort of relax and enjoy the weekend and wait for monday :) I dont think they work past 6 lol. have a great weekend everyone weather's so nice!
Just a heads up to people without access to doodle, I just checked and it currently says 206 participants...checked from my laptop. I still have a feeling the number is inflated, and hope those waiting get some good news tomorrow.
julianth
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I was in your situation last year with the volunteer, ubcpsychkid. None of mine was health care related (mostly mom stuff). My resume was largely management positions, and my essay told of my inspiration for becoming a nurse when one of my kids was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and a year later another child spending two weeks in VGH trauma unit; but, this apparently didn't help. I scored in the lowest 25% last year on my supplemental. As soon as I was rejected last April I changed everything. I took a low paying job in housekeeping at my local hospital, even though I could have made at least twenty-something an hour using my resume and degree. I also worked as dietary aide and began new volunteer work. One of them was with a non-profit for young pregnant and new moms from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. You could also try volunteering at mom and tot groups. Think of anything that will allow you to bring your babes along (I like the idea futurenursling had).
I spoke with the nursing advisor, who gave me lots of tips on improving my application. As well, when I filled out my supplemental this year, I filled in everything to the full 300 words using a paragraph style rather than bullet points.
The most significant change was taking the Health Care Assistant Program, which I just completed and now have a job at an extended care facility. Although it meant more student loans, I can now work for six months at a job where I am practicing nursing skills. I know, whether UBC accepts me or not, I will be a far better RN in the future and I will not have to worry about learning some of the more basic tasks while trying to finish a two year program. The HCA program has a huge emphasis on ethics, empathy and compassion, and patient rights – all of which come from nursing. I was unsure when I signed up for the program, but my teachers were all RNs (one a UBC grad) who provided constant encouragement, and as soon as I did my practicum and began working alongside LPNs and RNs, I knew I had made the right decision. Although my rejection initially felt like my life had been put on hold for a year, what I have learned (and continue to learn) during this waiting period has been invaluable.