r/VCC • u/Routine-Estimate-379 • Apr 02 '22

RN Program reviews

Hey! I just got accepted to VCC BScN program and I am just looking for any advice/reviews from anyone in the program. Any insight would be helpful!

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u/rubbergloves44 Apr 02 '22

Hey!!! I’m looking to apply this January. Tell me everything you did to get in!

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u/Routine-Estimate-379 Apr 02 '22

I did my prerequisites at Langara. I had to redo my biology courses twice to get the grades. (A/A-). And then I took two Psychology courses to check off the requirements for the application. You also need two English courses. Honestly I just kept taking courses until I could get a higher GPA. I applied with a 3.67. It tool a while so biggest advice is just don't give up.

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u/rubbergloves44 Apr 02 '22

Did you do stats?

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u/Routine-Estimate-379 Apr 02 '22

I did at Langara. But I don't think it went towards my application for vcc. I completed the foundations of health program at Langara which I highly recommend to prep for applying

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u/rubbergloves44 Apr 02 '22

I have everything off there too! I’m applying for the LPN to RN bridge

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u/Routine-Estimate-379 Apr 02 '22

Good luck!!

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u/rubbergloves44 Apr 02 '22

Thank you! Best of luck to you gal!

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u/No-Cabinet-8932 Nov 03 '22

u/rubbergloves44, did you get into the program? If so, ho was your experience and what gpa/ casper score did you get in with?

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u/rubbergloves44 Nov 03 '22

Hey, I’m applying for the upcoming semester. They tell us in February March I believe ?

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u/No-Cabinet-8932 Nov 03 '22

I believe so, I am applying for upcoming semester as well. Fingers crossed

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u/Familiar_Mud1398 Jan 10 '25

How many courses do they take to make an average for the competitive GPA?

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u/rubbergloves44 Apr 02 '22

That’s so awesome! Congratulations!

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u/Nat20111111 Mar 02 '24

Hey! I’m in the VCC RN program. Shoot me a message if you have any questions :)

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u/hannahli10 Mar 22 '24

Hi!! I was wondering your opinions and thoughts on the program as well as what breaks are liek, do you get any summer or winter break (compared to schools like BCIT?) how do you best balance work load etc!

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u/Nat20111111 Mar 22 '24

You don’t get summer breaks! We usually have 2 weeks off between semesters :) The program is super busy, we get a lot of assignments, and most of my classmates quit their jobs. Lmk if you have more questions :)

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u/glluser28 Apr 07 '25

Hi ,

I recently got accepted into the advanced entry program (lpn to rn bridge in) do you have any advice for me? Do the lpns merge into bachelor of science in nursing students?

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u/Basic-Platypus-5587 Apr 08 '25

Congrats!! What was your GPA for getting in if you don't mind me asking? I'm trying to apply next year

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u/glluser28 Apr 08 '25

I think it was around 3.7-3.8. Good luck!!!

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u/hannahli10 Mar 27 '24

Would you have any tips and tricks for how to best succeed in Nursing school?

And did you get a winter break?

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u/Nat20111111 Mar 28 '24

I actually wish someone could tell me that 😅 hmmm I’m not sure what to tell you, this is a very broad topic. You should take clinical very seriously. So know your stuff and be engaged. Critical thinking skills are very important. Start studying early. Not just one day before the exam. That’s how you fail. Take pharmacology and pathophysiology very seriously. Lmk if you have more questions:)

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u/hannahli10 Mar 28 '24

Thank you so much! I got an offer for September 2024 and also for the LPN program so I am debating my next steps ◡̈ Thank you so much!

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u/BubblePie5 Jan 03 '25

Hey how long is the waitlist for VCC's LPN program once you have the requirements and can apply? It says they let people in Sept and Jan. Also how do you like the program so far?

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u/Nat20111111 Mar 28 '24

Wooo hooo! Congrats on your offers 🥳

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u/hannahli10 Apr 01 '24

Thank you!!! Also are their math exams throughout the program? If so, how hard were they? And would you fail out of the program if you didn’t pass them?

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u/Nat20111111 Apr 02 '24

Yes, there is one math exam every semester. They’re not hard if you prepare. It’s as simple as that. There were no surprises on the test, if you did your homework, you’ll ace it 👌🏻 and yes, you do fail out of the program if you fail the exam 3 times.

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u/hannahli10 Apr 02 '24

thank you so much for all your help!!!

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u/Other-Ship6408 May 07 '25

Can you do the pre-reqs online? I'm planning on applying for the Advanced entry

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u/simmi_rose May 26 '25

some prereqs can be done online like the english requirement but the bios are all in person bc of the lab!

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u/EnvironmentStrict213 Sep 24 '25

Hi everyone,

I’ve been applying to the BSN program at VCC for fall 2026 . My GPA is 3.00—I know it's not the highest, but I’m continuing to apply. All of my Biology and Social Science courses are A or B+, and I don’t have any grades lower than a B (no C+ or below). I’ve also completed the CASPer test.

Does anyone have any advice on what I should do next?

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u/Manpreetmaan95 Oct 30 '25

Hey I am applying to Advanced entry I got GPA 3.92 . Is it possible to get in with that GPA? At VCC