Faculty of Nursing 4. Program Details 4.1 Bachelor of Nursing Program at the ɫ4.1 Bachelor of Nursing Program at the ɫ
Introduction
The ɫ 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 present fewer than 12 units of post-secondary transferable coursework (including ɫ courses). Transfer students with 12 or more units are not eligible for this route (refer to Transfer Route admission requirements). For admission requirements refer to: A.5 Undergraduate Admission Requirements. Transfer Route For admission requirements refer to: A.5.3.1 Transfer Admission Requirements. The Transfer Admission GPA will be calculated based on the five prerequisites outlined in Section A.5.3.1 (English, Arts, Statistics and Anatomy/Physiology), regardless of when they were completed, plus an additional 15 units taken from the most recent transferable coursework for a total of 30 units and meet the general requirements outlined in Section A.2 (Undergraduate Admission). Degree-Holder Route For admission requirements refer to: A.5.3.1 Transfer Admission Requirements. The Transfer Admission GPA will be calculated based on the prerequisite courses outlined in Section A.5.3.1(English, Arts, Statistics and Anatomy/Physiology), regardless of when they were completed, plus an additional 15 units taken from the most recent transferable coursework for a total of 30 units and meet the general requirements outlined in as per section Section A.2 (Undergraduate Admission). |
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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 to the Direct Entry Route (from High School). Students admitted to the Transfer and Degree-Holder Routes are exempt from completing these Terms; therefore, they commence the program in Term 3. It is important to note that students will not be permitted to switch routes mid-program. 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. |