Well I guess I can't officially call myself a nursing student because I have yet to be accepted into the Program at BCIT. I have, however been taking courses over the past 1.5 years, directly out of the RN program to up my chances of being accepted. I am 29...ugh...and have a beautiful 5 year old daughter. I won't go into too many personals here, except to say, it has been quite a road that has led me to pursue a career in nursing. When I finally decided to go for it, I felt like a big weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I was making the right choice. That feels good. I applied to the Jan 2012 intake in the 3rd week of June and I won't find out if I am even shortlisted until September or October. This has been quite a lesson in patience.....I am so ready to get started!
The program has something like 600 applicants and only 85 seats. Many applicants already have degrees (so I have heard), which is more than my 63 post secondary credits...45 of which are from an acting diploma....Hollywood never came knocking but I think it's for the best ;) If I don't get in for Jan, I will have to apply for August....keeping my fingers crossed for Jan for so many reasons.
In just 3 short weeks I will be starting into business ethics and anatomy/physiology, as well as heading back to my volunteer position in the PICU at a local hospital.....I am so excited. Not only that, but my baby will be starting grade 1. I am so proud of her and so scared at the same time. Sometimes I just wish I could keep her safe by my side at all times....I know kids can be mean in school....but of course, she needs to grow up. I have many worries about going back to school full time, not being able to spend enough quality time with her, since her time is already divided between her Father and I ....I have to trust that we will find a way. It's only 3 years, we will MAKE time :) I suppose I need to get INTO school first.
As of today (and since July 19) my application status reads "pending department review"....I hear it will stay that way until I get an acceptance offer which will be Nov 30 at the latest....sigh...I will keep you updated on that and my pre nursing studies, as well as the adventures of being a mommy and a student....and a waitress....and and and :) you get the picture.
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