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KPU Advanced Entry Nursing Program:

Program Link: https://calendar.kpu.ca/programs-az/health/nursing/nursing-bsn-advanced-entry/

This is an advanced nursing program, which is condensed into two years instead of four. The requirement for a bachelor's degree qualifies me for the program. As well, I obtained good scores on the other prereqs required and have a competitive GPA. Since I will be applying for January 2025, I do not have to apply until the beginning of next year. For contacts, I simply have to apply through my education BC.

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Langara Nursing Program:

Program Link: https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/nursing/index.html

I am also interested in this nursing program due to the fact that it is slightly shorter than the other nursing programs available. Compared to other programs, this program can be completed in approximately three years. In addition, this program's requirements are less stringent than others like UBC, so I have a better chance of getting in. I have also completed the appropriate prerequisites with good grades, which will give me a good chance. In addition to KPU's program, I will have to apply to my education BC at the beginning of this year for contacts.

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Masters in Psychology at local institutions:

Since I am still completing my degree at UFV, I am not looking to apply for other school programs until January 2025. As for qualifications, I believe that I would be qualified for a masters program. I am a very hardworking dedicated student, with lots of working and volunteer experiences. Although I want to go in the direction of nursing, I have often thought on just building a career in Psychology. I think before I apply to grad schools, I want to have a meeting with an advisor at schools of interest to get more information about the programs.

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Volunteer at coast mental health:

Coast mental health volunteer page: https://www.coastmentalhealth.com/work-at-coast/volunteer/

I love volunteering and I am interested in getting involved with another organization. I have been interested in applying to a new volunteer position that was recently posted a coast mental health. Since I have previous experience volunteering at a mental health facility, I believe that gives me an advantage. Working in mental health is not for everyone, and I think having some experience can really benefit a volunteer. I have not applied yet, as I am still researching other opportunities that might suit me better.

This is the descriptions for what they look for in a volunteer:

A Coast volunteer role is a great fit for:

Those who are considering or are already going to school for and/or working in the health care sector, social work, mental health rehabilitation and want to develop skills and experience working with individuals recovering from mental illness.

Those who enjoy accompanying individuals or groups on outings, day-to-day tasks such as doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping.

Those who love feel-good, personally rewarding volunteer experiences!

I found a link on their website where I can apply as well as an email that I can send questions too.

The email I found was: valri.pawlik@coastmentalhealth.com

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Every year, close to 300 volunteers contribute over 5000 hours to supporting Coast’s work. From one-on-one positions to our amazing event volunteers, to our hardworking board members, our volunteers are integral to helping clients recover from mental illness.

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Volunteer at Crisis Centre:

Link to their volunteer page: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/volunteer/distress-services/

When thinking about volunteering, I look for positions that will allow me to make a difference in the lives of others. At my last volunteer position, I was told about the crisis center and why volunteering there is so important. The crisis center offers many services that offer chat and phone support to people in need.

Here are some of the general requirements that they want volunteers to have:

Must reside in the Lower Mainland for all training and volunteering

Must be 19 years of age at the time the training group starts

Ability to convey respect and care to people in crisis

Willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback

Comfortable and competent in using computers

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently within a team

Proficiency in verbal and written English

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to engage in ongoing training for the tenure of your volunteer work with the Crisis Centre

Willingness to align with the Crisis Centre policies and protocols

Life experience or education that enhances the knowledge or serves the needs of the community, preferred

Looking at those criteria, I would be an extremely good candidate for this position. Although it may be really tough to have to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts, I may be able to save their life which is amazing.

On their website, they have a link to an application if I am interested in applying!

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The Distress Services Program, accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, provides 24-hour phone- and chat-based support to the community including:

Emotional support

Help to navigate ongoing mental health concerns

Management of suicide crisis

Identifying resources for short- and long-term support

Skills for coping with situational crises

As our service is complex and dynamic, the front-line role requires genuine compassion, combined with critical thinking abilities. Intensive training and ongoing supervision are provided to volunteers over the course of their work with us; our robust training and ongoing supervision are well-recognized by universities and helping agencies across the pro

The bulk of service is provided by volunteers, alongside several staff Crisis Services Responders.
Be part of fostering a caring and connected community!
Are you looking to:

Gain highly valuable transferable knowledge and skills?

Make a career change?

Provide a meaningful contribution to the community?

Receive relevant experience for graduate programs in counselling psychology, medical school, social work programs, nursing, genetic counselling, or another helping profession?

If so, volunteering with us could be a rewarding, enriching, and challenging experience!
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Must reside in the Lower Mainland for all training and volunteering

Must be 19 years of age at the time the training group starts

Ability to convey respect and care to people in crisis

Willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback

Comfortable and competent in using computers

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently within a team

Proficiency in verbal and written English

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to engage in ongoing training for the tenure of your volunteer work with the Crisis Centre

Willingness to align to the Crisis Centre policies and protocols

Life experience or education that enhances the knowledge or serves the needs of the community, preferred

Readiness For the Crisis Services Responder Role:
Our work can be challenging and impactful to our service providers. Topics such as suicide, violence and abuse, mental illness, substance use, homicide and relationship issues are regularly raised or discussed.

Lived experience with suicide or mental health concerns can be an asset to this work and to our Crisis Centre community. Throughout our intake process and training, we will actively explore your readiness while keeping in mind that current mental wellness is a requirement to take on this role.

We ask that you please consider if you have recently experienced any major life event such as death, divorce, addiction or mental illness whether now is the right time to take on this work. Some may find a 1-year recovery since experiencing a situational or transitional crisis event would be beneficial.

We ask that you please consider if you have recently had a personal suicide attempt or the suicide death of a significant individual whether now is the right time to take on this work. Some may find a 2-year recovery since experiencing a suicide crisis event would be beneficial.

We ask that you please consider if you have called the Crisis Centre for your own support whether you feel comfortable working alongside someone who may have answered your call. If you have called the Crisis Centre for your own support, it does not exclude you from volunteering here.

If you are unsure or have questions about your readiness for this work, we would be happy to explore this with you during the intake process.
We are now accepting applications for our January 2024 Training.
Please check all our January 2024 Training Dates below. Training sessions will follow a hybrid model and will either be held in person or remotely over zoom.
All training dates are mandatory, and cannot be missed or made up.

Saturday, January 20th - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday, January 24th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday, January 27th - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Monday, January 29th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Wednesday, January 31st - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday, February 3rd - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 7th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday, February 10th - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday, February 14th - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, February 17th - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday, April 3rd - 6:00pm - 10:00pm ( Final Training Session)

Basic Monitoring Period: February 1st 2024 - March 27th 2024(Taking live calls during training with staff support. Must be done in person at the Centre in Vancouver. Equates to 4 hours per week onsite for a total of 8 weeks).
Mandatory attendance for Info Night
If your application is accepted, you will be invited to attend a mandatory Information Night on Tuesday, November 28th 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm remotely on zoom.
Start your application here
The Volunteer Crisis Services Responder training fee is $250. Fees are collected to cover some of the substantive training costs incurred, as we work hard to keep the information, training and service current and effective. A sliding scale is available for those who need it. Due to the demand for spaces in our training groups, should you not complete training for any reason, the fee is non-refundable. Please note: training fees are not due until you are interviewed and accepted for training.

For all other inquiries, please note that we will be holding an Info Night to answer questions as soon as your application is accepted and before we move forward with the intake process. This information session is mandatory to attend.

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The Distress Services Program, accredited by the American Association of Suicidology, provides 24-hour phone- and chat-based support to the community including: Emotional support Help to navigate ongoing mental health concerns Management of suicide crisis Identifying resources for short- and long-term support Skills for coping with situational crises As our service is complex and dynamic, the front-line role requires genuine compassion, combined with critical thinking abilities.

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Douglas Psychiatric nursing programs:

Program Link: https://www.douglascollege.ca/program/bspnur

I have often thought that I should go to school for psychiatric nursing rather than regular nursing. The only downfall of psych nursing is that it limits you to where you are able to work. As an RN, you can work almost everywhere, but psychiatric nurses have special training specifically in mental health, and some hospitals won't hire psychiatric nurses due to the fact that their education is different. Nonetheless, I still believe it would be a good path for me. Again, I will be applying for January 2025, so I will apply to this program at the start of this coming year. For contacts, I can connect with an advisor at Douglas closer to the application date to make sure I have all of the prerequisites.

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Bc Nurses Line: Call director

Link to information about BC Nurses Line: https://walkin.ca/blog/bc-nurses-line/#:~:text=and%20mobile%20app.-,What%20is%20811%3F,help%20finding%20nearby%20health%20resources.

My mom is a registered Nurse and works for the Nurses Line. She works in a really nice office, answering all types of phone calls, assisting patients over the phone. I have always been interested in my moms job and wanted to work there for a long time. There are other jobs through the nurses line that do not require a degree in nursing. I could get on working as a call navigator. When the call comes in, it is first directed to a call navigator that can then decide the severity of the caller and then re-direct them if needed. This job requires good attention to detail, and focus which are all qualities that I have. This is a job that I would apply to right away, but I have to wait till they are hiring again. My mom has given me the email that they take application at, so I am prepared when they are hiring again.

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BC Nurses Line

British Columbia provides a free health information and advice telehealth line operated by HealthLink BC. Access to the nurses line in BC offers residents of BC quick access to trained, certified health care professionals to discuss immediate non-emergency medical concerns. Registered nurses are equipped to provide valuable advice to help patients and family members offer self-care for illness or injury at home.

Access to the right information is vital, and the skills and expertise of a trained healthcare professional can often be exactly what is needed to ease the stresses caused by the unknown when it comes to personal health concerns. Often a quick answer, advice or at-home care plan can be the answer instead of an in-person physician visit. Nurse's lines are a helpful resource for non-emergency medical concerns and questions.

Does BC have a Nurses Line?

Yes, BC does have a Nurses Line. The BC Nurses Line phone number is accessed by calling 8-1-1.

Nurses are available to help with non-emergency health issues, discuss symptoms and procedures and make recommendations about seeking in-person care. The BC nurses line is designed to help residents manage their health and well-being through specialized knowledge and information. Registered nurses are equipped to help answer questions about symptoms, assess overall concerns and help identify if further medical attention is needed. Nurses can also provide home treatment options. The nurse line BC uses nurses with specialized knowledge about many health topics such as palliative care, mental health and chronic illness, among many other health-related topics.

HealthLink 8-1-1 and all available services, including the BC nurse's link, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

Who can call the BC Nurses Line?

Anyone in Canada can call 8-1-1. Calling 8-1-1 as a BC resident connects callers with health services professionals within BC. 8-1-1 is a nationwide number available throughout Canada for 24/7 health support and information.

What is 811?

8-1-1 is a non-emergency health services support line connecting callers with a health services navigator who will then connect them with appropriately certified health professionals based on individual needs and concerns.

What is 811 in BC vs Areas Outside of BC?

BC 8-1-1 callers are directed to healthcare professionals within the British Columbia province. Outside of BC, 8-1-1 is a nationwide line for non-emergency telehealth services.

How Do I Call 811?

Those who need to contact telehealth services can dial 8-1-1 or dial 604-215-8110 on their landline or cell phone. You can also connect via an app on your phone. Within the Health Services Locator app, users can click on a link to connect to 8-1-1.

Can 811 Prescribe Medication?

No 811 cannot prsecribe medication at this time. HealthLinkBC pharmacists are available to answer questions about medications, such as common side effects, how to store medicine, what to do about missed doses, safety and other medication-related questions and information.

Is 811 Open 24 hours?

Yes. 8-1-1 services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year.

What is MSP in British Columbia?

British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP) is a government health plan available to all residents of BC. MSP is available to all residents who live in the province for six months or longer but is not an automatic benefit. Residents are required by law to enroll in MSP.

The application process includes a three-month waiting period, after which the plan will cover basic medical care costs throughout Canada. MSP does not cover some services such as prescription drugs, dental care, routine eye care, corrective lenses or medical care outside of Canada.

What is a Nurse Hotline?

A nurse hotline, or nurse advice line, is available to support the community by assessing symptoms and offering advice, referrals and education about medical conditions, healthcare and medications. One significant advantage of a nurse's hotline is accessibility. Nurse advice lines are typically available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for non-emergency access to certified health care professionals.

What is HealthLink BC?

HealthLink BC is a government-funded telehealth service available at no charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide free, non-emergency information and advice regarding healthcare and medical needs. Healthlink services are available via telephone (8-1-1), website and mobile app.

What is 811?

Those who need or want to access the BC nurse line can call 8-1-1. Calling 811 BC allows residents to access help from registered nurses, dietitians or pharmacists. Another service of the 8-1-1 nurse line includes help finding nearby health resources. Hearing-impaired residents can call 7-1-1 to access the BC nurse line. The BC Nurses line also provides translation services on request when needed. Translation services are available in 130 languages.

What is the Healthlink BC Website?

The HealthLink website, www.HealthLinkBC.ca, provides access to print resources such as the BC Healthguide Handbook and other medically-approved information covering thousands of health topics and symptoms. In addition, the website is a resource for healthy lifestyle tips. Another helpful feature of the website includes an integrated search and mapping tool connecting residents with the vast amount of health services options throughout BC.

What is the Healthlink Mobile App?

BC Health Service Locator App is available for download free from iTunes or Google Play. Using the app, residents in BC can locate nearby walk-in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, immunization clinics or after-hours pharmacies. The HealthLink mobile app uses location services to share nearby service providers. It shows other helpful information about each provider, such as provider addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation. Users can quickly call 8-1-1 or the BC Nurse Line direct number within the HealthLink mobile app.

What is a Health Services Navigator?

The first point of contact when calling 8-1-1 is a health services navigator. A health service navigator is prepared to provide health information, help residents understand the health care system and find services across BC. Health services navigators also connect callers with registered nurses, dietitians, qualified exercise professionals or pharmacists as needed.

When Should I Call 911, 811, or 311 in BC?

British Columbia provides several toll-free numbers for residents to find helpful information and answers to questions. Understanding which number to call is essential to receiving the corrected needed or desired information.

911: emergency line for situations that require an immediate response from an ambulance, police, or fire department.

811: 24-hour HealthLink line available to provide information and advice by connecting you with healthcare professionals or pharmacists.

311: a tip and information line provided by the city of Vancouver available for residents to voice complaints and ask questions about issues related to city services.

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Lululemon Sales Associate:

Lululemon Website Link: https://shop.lululemon.com/en-ca/

Although this job would not be long-term, I have recently applied to work at Lululemon. Throughout my time working at university, I have always worked a part-time job. I still have a decent gap between finishing my degree and starting another program and have been wanting to get a new job for a long time. I feel that there are not going to be many times in my life where I can work at a fun retail job and it has always been on my bucket list of places to work. I have many years of retail job experience, and live an active lifestyle which is why this job is a good fit for me. In order to contact me, I went down to the Lulu location that I was interested in and dropped off my resume. I am still waiting to hear back but I hope I get the job!

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Aritzia Sales Associate:

Similarly to the last post, I thought I should include some potential jobs that are not related to my future profession. Aritzia is another one of my dream retail jobs as I love to shop there. People who work at Aritzia have to be extremely focal with clients and ensuring that they are getting excellent service. Aritzia is on the more expensive side of clothing which is why they require their staff to have really good communication skills. I think I would thrive in this type of work environment as I love talking to people and helping them shop for clothes. As I stated before, I found out that my local Aritzia was hiring so I decided to apply. Similarly to Lulu, I have not heard back yet but I hope I get called for an interview.

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Michaels Arts and Craft Associate:

Lastly, I recently applied at my local Michaels which is another one of my favourite stores. One of my biggest hobbies that I do is crafting. I love to draw, scrapbook, paint, and do basically anything that is creative. I have always wanted to work at Michaels because I would love to work at a place that sells creativity. Since I have lots of retail experience, I believe that I am highly qualified to work at Michaels.