Nursing BScN

South Campus - Windsor (H850)
Thames Campus - Chatham (K950)

Four Year - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Delivered in collaboration with University of Windsor

September

Chatham
Year 1, 2, 4 - Linda O'Halloran
(519) 354-9714 Ext. 3233
lohalloran@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.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

IMPORTANT NOTE - This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Important information about how applicants are ranked for entry into this program can be found here.

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. 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 judgment in giving care to clients. Once you have graduated you will be eligible to write the CNATS to achieve professional status of Registered Nurse in Canada.

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 clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

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.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H850 / K950
• Police Clearance
• Simulation Technology

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$6,166.45 (Windsor)
$6,116.45 (Chatham)
$600 - $800
$250.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.