Faculty of Nursing 4. Program Details 4.1 Bachelor of Nursing Program at the ݮƵ4.1 Bachelor of Nursing Program at the ݮƵ
Introduction
The ݮƵ offers an innovative Bachelor of Nursing degree to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of a nursing career in a changing health care system. Throughout the program, students are provided with a sound theoretical base and supervised practice experience in a variety of nursing settings. |
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Admission to the Program
See admission regulations in the Admissions section of this Calendar. Direct Entry Route (from High School): To be eligible for the Direct Entry Route, applicants must be entering directly from high school or be presenting no more than 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalent) transferable post-secondary courses (including ݮƵ courses). (a) Standard (high school) Admission: English Language Arts 30-1, Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and one other "30" level 5-credit subject. (b) Adult Student Admission: English Language Arts 30-1, Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30. The fifth 5-credit subject is waived. (c) Transfer students must present the required matriculation subjects as outlined in (a) or (b) above. A transfer average will be calculated and used as outlined in A.2 (Undergraduate Admission) of this Calendar. Transfer Route: Applicants must present the following high school subjects or equivalent:
Plus the following from an accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the ݮƵ:
*Arts includes any course offered by the Faculty of Arts at the ݮƵ. Degree-Holder Route: Applicants must present the following from an accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the ݮƵ:
*Arts includes any course offered by the Faculty of Arts at the ݮƵ. |
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Course Requirements
Students are required to register according to the following schedule. Terms 1 and 2 (see "Nursing Program of Study" Table) are for students admitted through the High School Route. Those admitted through the Transfer and Degree-holder Routes are exempt from completing this. Nursing Program Routes
Nursing Program of Study
Nursing Program Routes See "Nursing Program Routes Table". Students in all three routes of the BN Program are required to complete the following program of study. Nursing Program of Study See "Nursing Program of Study Table". Students admitted to the four-year program route must successfully complete all ten Term 1 and Term 2 courses as outlined under “Course Requirements” prior to commencement of Year 2 (Term 3), unless approved by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs. Terms 1 and 2 consist of the following required courses: Kinesiology 259 |
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Other Requirements
Promotion from year to year is by recommendation of the Faculty of Nursing. For the purposes of promotion, Terms 1 and 2 are taken in Year 1; Terms 3 and 4 in Year 2; Terms 5 and 6 in Year 3, and Terms 7 and 8 in Year 4. The minimum requirement is a grade point average of 2.00 in each of the first two years and 2.50 in each of the last two years. Refer to 3.4 Student Standing: Students Previously in Satisfactory Standing. |
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Program Regulations
Duration of Degree Program Except with special permission of the Dean, the BN degree must be completed within seven calendar years from the date of initial registration in the program. Transfer Credit Students transferring from other institutions or faculties within the University are considered on an individual basis. However, students will be required to complete the equivalent of not fewer than ten courses, at least six of which must be Nursing courses taken as a BN student. Nurse Registration Examinations In order to be considered eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), BN students are required to complete the fourth year program requirements with a minimum 2.50 grade point average. |