DESCRIPTION
This option provides Registered Nurses with access to Semester 6 for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Once admission requirements are met, Registered Nurses complete the equivalent of three semesters of full time study.
Diploma graduates from the Collaborative Nursing Program in BC may be admitted directly into Semester 6 depending on seat availability and date of diploma program completion.
An access course, NRSG 3190, is available for Registered Nurses who are graduates of other nursing programs. The course is offered once each year and potential students are advised to apply early as seats are limited.
Prior Learning Credit may be available for Registered Nurses who have equivalent learning experiences or have completed continuing education and nursing specialty courses. The cost of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the responsibility of the student.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Admission into Semester 6 for Registered Nurses is based on seat availability and the following program requirements:
- Completion of one of the following:
- the diploma program at a Collaborative Nursing Program in a BC institution or
- an individual assessment and the access course (NRSG 3190) offered at Kwantlen within two (2) years prior to entry.
- Proof of practicing membership in with CRNBC which must remain current throughout the program.
- Submission of an official transcript indicating completion of a diploma-nursing program.
- Completion of ENGL 1100 and 1202 (or equivalent 6 credits of undergraduate English) and two other undergraduate elective (6 credits).
- Completion of a CPR Level C course, which is current at the time of entering the program. This must remain current throughout the program.
- Immunizations consistent with the requirements of practice agencies.
- An interview and/or letters of reference, if requested.
CONTENT
The Kwantlen access course for Registered Nurses must be completed by all Nursing Program diploma graduates who are not graduates of a Collaborative Nursing Program in order to ensure that those entering Semester 6 have the knowledge and abilities equivalent to other students in the program. The program of studies for Registered Nurses includes:
Semester 6: Health Promotion and Community Empowerment
- NRSG 3211 Health 4: Health Promotion and Community Empowerment
- NRSG 3220 Professional Growth 4: Research
- NRSG 3225 Professional Growth 3: Nursing Inquiry
- NRSG 3231 Self and Others 3: Reflection on Caring Practice
- NRSG 3241 Nursing Practice 6
Semester 7: Societal Health
Semester 8: Transitions
It is anticipated that many Registered Nurses may have met the English and elective requirements as part of their diploma program.
The degree completion program for registered nurses is offered as a cohort model. The entire class remains together and progresses through the program taking 2 courses per semester. The course time varies from 6-12 hours per week. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekend. The access course is offered from February to April of each year and the cohort program begins each summer semester.
Maximum number of students in each cohort class is 30. Applications are taken all year round so please apply early to secure a spot.
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.