Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for Basic Students)
ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Science (Nursing) graduate will: 1. Demonstrate application of nursing science through critical inquiry, commitment to life-long learning and evidence-based practice. 2. Practice competently by applying the principles of primary health care with diverse *clients in a variety of health care contexts and by responding to emerging trends, technology and concepts in health. 3. Communicate, collaborate and partner with *clients, and other members of the health care team to increase capacity and enhance health of populations. 4. Demonstrate ethical, legal and professional accountability in the practice of nursing and remain committed to professional competence through life-long learning. 5. Influence nursing and health care through a social and political analysis of current health care issues and application of leadership skills. *(individuals, family, groups, community and/or populations)
Practical experienceThere is an internship component associated with this program.
Entry requirementsBasic Students
Academic titleBachelor of Science in Nursing (for Basic Students)
Course descriptionProgram requirements may change with ongoing curricular revisions.
First Year
• ANAT 1010.03
• BIOC 1420.03
• PHYL 1010.06
• NURS 1000.03
• NURS 1030.03
• NURS 1060.03
• NURS 1240.03 (a five-week clinical class starting in late April or early May with annual variations)
• 9 credit hours at the 1000 level from Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Psychology and/or Sociology.
Second Year
• MICI 1100.03
• NURS 2000.03
• NURS 2050.03
• NURS 2080.03
• NURS 2090.03
• NURS 2200.03
• NURS 2240.03
• NURS 2280.03
• NURS 2220.06 (a six-week clinical nursing class taken in May/June or July/August)
• STAT 1060.03
Third Year
• NURS 3030.03
• NURS 3040.03
• NURS 3260.03
• NURS 3270.03
• NURS 3280.03
• NURS 3290.06 (a six-week clinical nursing class, usually starting in April or early May with annual variations)
• Six credit hours at the 2000 or 3000 level from Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Psychology, and/or Sociology
• Three credit hours of general electives may be taken from any class NOT listed as a nursing elective: however, the class must be at the 2000 level or above except in the case of a language (not English) which can be taken at the 1000 level.
• One Nursing elective (3 credit hours)