St. Clair College and University of Windsor
Windsor Campus (H850),
Chatham Campus (K950)
Four years - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
September 2010
Windsor - Beverley Jones
(519)972-2727, ext. 4108
email: bjones@stclaircollege.ca
Chatham - Elizabeth Green
(519)354-9714, ext. 3267
email: egreen@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with 6 Grade 12 (U) courses including Grade 12 English (ENG4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Biology (SBI4U) with an overall average of 70% or better (with a minimum of 70% in both Chemistry and Biology). Grade 12 (U) Math is recommended. Additional requirements may apply to mature applicants.

1. Resident of Ontario
2. Resident of Provinces and Territories of Canada
3. All other applicants

When applying to an oversubscribed program, please note that the College will accept “progress” grades for the purposes of ranking your application. These marks must be submitted by your Guidance Counsellor to the College by March 5, 2010, Attn: Registrar’s Office by fax to 519-972-3811. In the absence of a progress grade, the minimum academic requirements to the program will be used.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The College of Nurses of Ontario Registration Regulations requires them to examine and possibly refuse/restrict registration of nurses with the following: Any convictions of a criminal offense or an offense under the Narcotic Control act or the Food and Drug Act: A physical or mental condition/disorder that makes it desirable in the public interest that he/ she not practice: Lack of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or lack of authorization under the immigration act to practice nursing.

Applicants whose native language is not English MUST take an English Proficiency test - contact the College for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
The Nursing degree program is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care in a variety of settings. Graduates will work within the scope of nursing practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The practice of nursing is “the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of, care for and the treatment of, health conditions by supportive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function” (RHPA, 1993). As a nursing student, you will be caring for individual clients or groups, including family members and significant others. You will make clinical decisions and exercise judgement in giving care to clients.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The current nursing shortage has resulted in numerous opportunities for graduates in a variety of health care settings: private homes, private practice, long-term care facilities, community health care agencies, hospitals and physicians' offices.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. Appropriate forms will be provided by the College after acceptance into the program. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring clinical placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check. OESC Police Clearance is required for all placements.

Information about Police Clearance can be found here.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit prior to entry into the Program proof of:

A satisfactory medical examination

An up-to-date immunization record including a Hepatitis B titre (within the last 24 months) and TB skin test.

Proof of a current First Aid and CPR “C” certificate (CPR for Health Care Professionals is recommended)

NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Testing

Please Note: A Flu vaccine will be required for specific clinical placements.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

Standard Tuition 1st year

$4,870.00

Books & expendable supplies per semester

$400-600

Uniforms/equipment approx.

$ 250.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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