Nursing
4-Year Baccalaureate Degree at Castlegar
Program Calendar
2012
- January 3 - Winter semester instruction begins
- February 13 - 17 - Reading break
- April 5 - Winter semester instruction ends
- April 10 - 18 - Winter semester exams
- May - Spring semester instruction begins
- September 4 – Get Connected student orientation
- September 5 – Fall semester instruction begins
- December 7 – Fall semester instruction ends
- December 10 – 21 – Fall semester examinations
2013
- January 2 – Winter semester instruction begins
- February 11-15 – Reading Break
- April 5 – Winter semester instruction ends
- April 8-16 – Winter semester examinations
Note: Late applications may be accepted if space is available.
If there is a discrepancy in calendar dates between the University of Victoria and Selkirk College, the Selkirk College calendar will be considered correct.
Program Summary
All registered nurses who graduate in British Columbia are now required to complete a four-year baccalaureate degree in order to meet national and provincial standards for nursing education. Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Selkirk College may complete the four-year baccalaureate degree on site. During the first two and one-half years, students will be considered Selkirk College students. For the last one and a half years, students will be enrolled with the University of Victoria with classes at Selkirk College Castlegar campus.
Collaboration for Academic Education in Nursing
The Selkirk College Nursing Program is in partnership with the University of Victoria and eight other universities and colleges in BC and the NWT, forming the Collaboration for Academic Education in Nursing (C.A.E.N.). These collaborating programs offer the same nursing curriculum. Transferability is a core value of the collaboration and the Schools of Nursing facilitate student transfer between sites whenever possible.
Special Costs, Travel, and Relocation Requirements
- In addition to the usual expenses for tuition and fees, Nursing students can expect to pay approximately $350 for a uniform, shoes, stethoscope and other items.
- Placement in practice areas is arranged by the faculty in accordance with the availability of suitable learning experiences and the student's learning needs. It is not possible to accommodate personal considerations related to residence or family responsibilities. Individuals enrolling in the Nursing program are advised that access to a reliable motor vehicle is a necessity, and a valid BC Driver’s License is mandatory.
- "Travel requirement" includes local hospitals and agencies in Castlegar, Nelson, Trail and Rossland during all semesters.
- "Relocation requirement" Students may have to relocate for Consolidated Practice Experiences (CPE's) which may include communities throughout the East and West Kootenay regions, or elsewhere.
- Students will be required to obtain CPR Level A prior to the beginning of Year 1 Consolidated Practice Experience and Level C (HCP) must be obtained in Year 2 and maintained for the duration of the program. The cost for such certification will be additional to other course fees in the Nursing program. Recertification is required every two years.
Transferring to University
During Third Year Fall Term, students will apply to University of Victoria. For the following three terms students will be considered University of Victoria students but will continue to study at Selkirk College, Castlegar campus.
Please note that completion of terms 1-5 does not automatically guarantee admission to the University of Victoria. To achieve maximum benefit from the program, Nursing core courses must be taken concurrently. Because individual courses change each year to accommodate new knowledge, changing practice conditions, etc., selected core courses in that term may be repeated if an acceptable grade is not achieved in any one core course. Students must complete each term before proceeding into the following term.
