Bachelor of Science (Nursing)


Bachelor of Science in Nursing - on campus

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - on campus degree requirements. Please refer to that section of the Calendar.


Program Requirements:

Admission:
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is very limited.  Applicants interested in the four year program should refer to the Admission Chart in the Academic Calendar.

Applicants interested in the RPN to BScN Bridging program should refer to the Admission Requirements section of the Academic Calendar.

Program Requirements:

  • Students must complete all nursing theory courses with a minimum grade of 60% in order to progress through the program and 50% in non-nursing required courses.  Students completing the BScN program must achieve a minimum average of 60% in the program.
  • Students will be required to withdraw from the nursing program should they receive more than one grade of “unsatisfactory” in clinical courses.
  • Students must complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in seven (7) years from the original date of admission.

**Students admitted to the Four Year BScN program prior to Fall 2022 must refer to the appropriate Academic Calendar from the year they were admitted.  Students admitted to the on-campus RPN to BScN program in 22FW will reference the 21FW Academic Calendar here**

Students in the BScN program must complete 120 credits as listed below.

Year 1
NURS 1006 Professional Nursing 1 3 cr.
NURS 1016 Introduction to Holistic Nursing 3 cr.
NURS 1037 Health Assessment 3 cr.
BIOL 1022 Concepts in Anatomy & Physiology 3 cr.
BIOL 1011 Human Biology and Biochemistry 3 cr.
NURS 1526 Introduction to Patho-pharmacology 3 cr.
SOCI 1016 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
NURS 1516 Introduction to Health Concepts across the Lifespan 3 cr.
NURS 1707 Nursing Practice Experience 1 3 cr.
ACAD 1601 Academic Writing 3 cr.
Year 2
NURS 2047 Professional Nursing 2 3 cr.
NURS 2016 Care of Individuals and Families Experiencing Health Challenges 3 cr.
BIOL 2116 Principles of Microbiology 3 cr.
NURS 2706 Nursing Practice Experience 2 3 cr.
PSYC 2506 Health Psychology 3 cr.
NURS 2037 Advanced Patho-pharmacology 3 cr.
NURS 2517 Therapeutic Relationships 3 cr.
NURS 2707 Nursing Practice Experience 3 3 cr.
NURS 2036 Development of Nursing Knowledge 3 cr.
Elective   3 cr.
Year 2 for RPN to BScN (on-campus)
ACAD 1601 Academic Writing 3 cr.    
NURS 2016 Care of Individuals and Families with Health Challenges 3 cr.
BIOL 2116 Principles of Microbiology 3 cr.
NURS 2706 Nursing Practice Experience 2 3 cr.
BIOL 1011 Human Biology and Biochemistry 3 cr.
NURS 2517 Therapeutic Relationships 3 cr.
NURS 2707 Nursing Practice Experience 3 3 cr.
NURS 2047 Professional Nursing 2 3 cr.
NURS 2036 Development of Nursing Knowledge 3 cr.
Elective   3 cr.
Year 3
NURS 3017 Nursing Across the Lifespan 1 3 cr.
NURS 3116 Qualitative Health Research 3 cr. 
NURS 3706 Nursing Practice Experience 4 3 cr.
NURS 3516 Population Health 3 cr.
MATH 1267 Applied Health Statistics 3 cr.
NURS 3036 Culture, Diversity and Nursing Practice 3 cr.
NURS 3536 Indigenous Health and Wellness 3 cr.
NURS 3707 Nursing Practice Experience 5 3 cr.
NURS 3117 Quantitative Health Research 3 cr.
3 credits of the following:    
NURS 3007 Community Health Nursing 3 cr.
NURS 3517 Concepts of Maternal & Child Health 3 cr.
NURS 3207 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 3 cr.
Year 4
NURS 4036 Advanced Care of Individuals with Multi-system Health Challenges 3 cr.
NURS 4436 Nursing Across the Lifespan 2 3 cr.
NURS 4706 Nursing Practice Experience 6 3 cr.
NURS 4067 Leadership and Change in Nursing Practice 3 cr.
NURS 4704 Integrated Practicum 12 cr.
NURS 4126 Professional Practice 3 3 cr.
Elective   3 cr.

Note:

All NURS courses are restricted to students enrolled in the BScN program. Special permission may be granted from the School of Nursing.

Preclinical Requirements for All Practicum Courses:

Prior to starting the program and on annual basis, clinical placement requirements are mandatory for all students in clinical placement/clinical practicum courses including health forms, vaccinations, CPR certification, Mask Fit Testing, and criminal reference check. In addition, on an annual basis, students must provide evidence of an Influenza Vaccination (flu shot) and demonstrate successful completion of the annual year specific Dosage Calculation Competency testing (DCCT) with a passing grade of 90%.

The cycle for document submission and Dosage Competency testing is as follows:

On Admission:

Proof of CPR certification, health forms including vaccinations & immunizations updates, criminal reference documentation, and mask fit testing.

Annual Requirements:

April 30 CPR certification, health forms including vaccinations & immunizations updates  
June 1 Criminal reference documentation  
December 1 Influenza vaccination  

Biannual Requirements:

April 30 mask fit testing  

These required documents are prerequisites for all clinical practicum courses.

 


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