Nursing - Bachelor of Science
Overview
With all four years of classes held at Selkirk College, you will get to study in one of BC’s most beautiful regions and graduate with a University of Victoria Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Our location supports you to live in a community where the cost of living is lower than most urban centres. You will experience small class sizes, simulation technology, a variety of rural practice placements, and may have international learning opportunities.
Our program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and provincially recognized by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Nursing careers are diverse and include practice, education, administration and research.
After graduation, you will be prepared for entry level practice in a variety of settings and eligible for post-basic nursing specialty programs, including medical/surgical, critical care, gerontology, maternal child health, mental health, rural and remote, and community health.
Consider nursing if you are:
- Caring and compassionate
- A creative and critical thinker
- Professional in demeanor and behaviour
- Able to manage time, stress and uncertainty
- Committed to learning
- Comfortable with new technology
Graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examinations, Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and qualified to pursue graduate education.
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Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program are prepared to meet the entry-level professional practice requirements as identified by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and undertake the NCLEX-RN exam. As practicing registered nurses, graduates will:
- Practice nursing within a framework of promoting health and healing through the integration of the art and science of nursing within a variety of contexts and with diverse client populations
- Be accountable practitioners providing care and making decisions based on relationships with others, nursing knowledge and different ways of knowing
- Influence the current reality and future of nursing practice and health care at the economic, political, social, environmental and professional levels by anticipating and responding to the changing needs of society
- Be critically reflective, independent and motivated practitioners with an inquiry approach to lifelong learning
- Contribute registered nurse knowledge and voice to interprofessional and team-based collaborations to optimize health outcomes and strengthen health services and systems
Admission Requirements
BC high school graduation and completion of the following BC Provincial Curriculum courses (or equivalents) with minimum marks as indicated:
- English Studies 12 or equivalent (73%)
- Biology 12 (73%)
- Chemistry 11 (67%)
- Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (67%)
Individuals applying for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program must apply during the application period; exact dates are posted on the Nursing webpage. To be considered for the program, applicants must meet all prerequisites and submit their completed application and supporting documents by the end of the application period.
Before an application is considered complete, the following must be received by the Admissions Office:
- Selkirk College application form
- Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is still attending school)
- Official transcripts for all post-secondary education studies in which the applicant has enrolled
- BC Ministry of Justice criminal record check
- Applicant personal resumé
- College Readiness Tool (CRT) assessment
- Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer Test)
Applicants are responsible for registering for the CASPer Test. A limited number of testing dates and times are available. Results are sent directly to the College Admissions Office.
Admission to the BSN Program is through a selective admission process. Successful applicants are identified through the combined evaluation of GPA (based on program prerequisites) and a portfolio. The portfolio includes the CASPer screening tool designed to assess non-cognitive personal characteristics. Applicants will be ranked using a metric that incorporates academic and non-academic portfolio information.
Written offers will be sent to the highest ranked applicants. Receipt of a $500.00 non-refundable seat deposit by the offer-acceptance deadline is required otherwise the offer will be considered declined.
Once the seats have been filled, a waitlist will be created for the current intake. Applicants on the waitlist will be offered seats that remain or become vacant after the offer-acceptance deadline.
Applicants who are not accepted into the program will receive notification. Applicants who are not admitted or do not take a seat in a given year are required to reapply to be considered in a subsequent year; waitlists are not carried over.
1. In order to progress from one semester to the next, the following requirements must be met:
Satisfactory completion of all nursing and non-nursing core courses with a minimum grade of 60% and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 per semester.
The University of Victoria will convert the cumulative GPAs of Selkirk College students to the University of Victoria’s 9-point scale during the application process in semester five; failed required courses are included in the GPA.
Credentials: In order to qualify for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a student must meet the requirements as determined by the University of Victoria.
Courses
BIOL164 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 164 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. This course provides an integrative approach to the normal structure and function of the human body. Repair and replication, structural support, nervous integration, movement and metabolism are examined at the cellular, tissue and system levels. Recent scientific discoveries are presented as a means of relating the systems studied to various applied disciplines including health care and Kinesiology.
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
NURS112 - Professional Practice I: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing
NURS 112 Professional Practice I: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing is an introduction to the profession of nursing. Participants examine the foundational concepts of the curriculum and how the concepts relate to nursing practice. Participants also explore the history of the profession of nursing and have the opportunity to explore and critically reflect upon the political and socioeconomic forces that have shaped the status of women in society and the evolution of the nursing profession. Standards of nursing practice and responsibility for safe and ethical nursing practice are also explored.
NURS116 - Health and Healing I: Living Health
NURS 116 Health and Healing I: Living Health is an introduction to the meaning of health including personal health, family health, community health and societal health. Participants examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention and determinants of health. By reflecting on personal experiences, participants will have the opportunity to identify personal resources and/or challenges that impact health as well as recognize the diversity of beliefs, values and perceptions of health held by others. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are included in this course.
BIOL165 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 165 Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of Biology 164. This course covers the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary and digestive systems. Endocrinology is discussed throughout as a means of integrating the various systems to the function of the body as a whole. The focus remains on application of knowledge gained in this course.
NURS122 - Professional Practice II: Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing
NURS 122 Professional Practice II: Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing provides opportunities for the learner to explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory as well as the contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline and the body of knowledge that defines it. Relationships between practice, theory and research are explored as the learner acquires a more comprehensive understanding of nursing as a knowledge-based profession. Learners will also gain an understanding of nursing scholarship and begin to read and critique research.
NURS126 - Health and Healing II: Health Indicators
NURS 126 Health and Healing II: Health Indicators. Building on Health and Healing I, this course focuses on individual, family, and community health assessment. Participants have opportunities to explore and critique theoretical and conceptual frameworks in relation to health assessment including early childhood development, family development, healthy aging, and community development. Assessment is explored within the context of decision-making. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are continued.
NURS129 - Nursing Practice II: Coming to Know the Client
NURS 129 Nursing Practice II: Coming to Know the Client provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with groups, families and individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on health assessment and coming to know how clients understand and promote their health, and the role of the nurse in partnering with the client in this process. Participants work with groups, families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
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