Nursing

4-Year Baccalaureate Degree at Castlegar

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet the C.A.E.N. requirements:

High school graduation (or equivalent).

• Completion of the following courses (or equivalent):
  • ENGL 12 with a 'C+' grade or better
  • BIOL 12 with a 'C+' grade or better
  • CHEM 11 with a 'C+' grade or better
  • Principles of MATH 11 or Applications of Math 12 with a 'C+' grade or better, or
  • Applicants graduating from high school as of 2013 will require Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 with a 'C+' grade or better
• One of the following with a grade of ‘C+’ or better:
  • Biology 11 (recommended)
  • Chemistry 12
  • Physics 11 or 12
• Current immunization
• Criminal Record Check
• All applicants must complete assessment tests in reading, writing and math before registration.

Students lacking academic prerequisites may enrol in upgrading courses offered by the College at most campuses and College Extension Centres.

Mature students who lack high school graduation will normally be expected to successfully complete those courses specified above plus at least one university level course in order to qualify for admission to the Nursing Program (ENGL 110 is strongly recommended). Applicants are advised to consult a College counselor regarding course selection.

Notes

• Communications 12 will not be accepted in lieu of ENGL 12.
• A score equivalent to "C+" on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) can be used in lieu of ENGL 12.
• A minimum "C+" grade in a higher level high school or university transfer course in the same subject can be used in lieu of each course above. Courses selected may qualify as program requirements.
• Students who obtained the above requirements more than five years ago will be required to provide evidence of recent study. This will consist of one course in academic upgrading or university transfer in one of the above subjects.
• Applicants with previous related work experience or documented formal learning may be eligible for advance credit which is determined through Prior Learning Assessment.
• Fully qualified applicants are accepted in the order in which their applications are completed; therefore, it is important that the application form and supporting documentation are submitted as early as possible. Applications must be completed by March 31st of each year for acceptance into the September class.  Before an application can be approved for admission, the following documents must be received by the Admissions Office:
  • Completed application form.
  • Official transcripts for all relevant courses.
  • Three completed personal reference forms.
  • Completed applicant information questionnaire.

Applicants enrolled in prerequisite and/or upgrading courses may be offered provisional acceptance.

• This is a limited enrolment program.
• The wait list is not carried forward from one year to another. Applicants who are not admitted in a given year should reapply early for the next year, according to Admission policy.

Notes

• Advanced credit may be granted, on application, for support courses (other than Nursing). Applications for advance credit must be received by the Registrar prior to entering the Nursing program. For detailed information please refer to the Nursing Program Admission Policies, or consult the School Chair.
• Students in good standing who are forced to interrupt their program normally may re-enter within one year of departure without penalty, subject to availability of space.
• Performance appraisal based on learning outcomes and the professional judgment of instructors, places emphasis on personal interaction and communication, as well as on practice knowledge and competence.

In order to progress from one semester to the following semester in the Nursing Program the following requirements must be met:

• Satisfactory completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum grade of 60%.
• A minimum cumulative average of 65% and/or a GPA of no less than 2.33. All other admission criteria must continue to be met throughout the program.

Criminal Records

All applicants must submit a Criminal Record Check as part of the application process.