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Winter 2008 Undergraduate Calendar
NURSING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General Regulations and Procedures
The considerations listed below apply to admission to all Nursing programs.
Degrees in Other Disciplines
Special consideration may be given to applicants holding degrees in other disciplines.
Admission by Transfer
A student who wishes to transfer from another university's Faculty of Nursing is required to submit an official transcript of records, descriptions of courses taken and a statement of reason for transfer. This statement of reason is subject to verification.
A minimum grade of C- must have been obtained in each course for it to be considered. Official transcripts and course descriptions should be submitted no later than two months prior to the first day of classes.
Prior Nursing Courses
University courses taken within seven years prior to admission or readmission to any nursing program may be considered for credit.
Selection for Admission
Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. Selection of candidates for admission to the various programs will be based on criteria determined by the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee.
Advanced Standing Examinations
Registered Nurse students who wish to write advanced standing examinations in Psychology 46-115, Sociology 48-101, and Nursing 63-230, must petition the academic unit concerned for permission to write any or all of the above examinations within the first two terms of the program. The application for 63-230 must be submitted by June 30.
Registered Nurse students may also be permitted to write advanced standing examinations in 63-331, 63-333, and 63-433. These examinations are available only to those registered nurses who can demonstrate via a portfolio prior knowledge of the course content. Portfolios for 63-433 must be submitted by June 30 for evaluation. Portfolios for 63-331 and 63-333 must be submitted by November 15 for evaluation. A non-refundable fee will be applied for each portfolio evaluated.
Advanced standing examinations for 63-230 and 63-433 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Fall classes. Advanced standing exams for 63-331 and 63-333 will be offered within two weeks after the beginning of Winter classes. Students who pass these examinations will have the notation "Advanced Standing by Examination" entered on their transcripts. The normal charge for advanced standing examinations will be applied. Students who are unsuccessful are not permitted a second challenge attempt and must take the course.
Post-Diploma students who have Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A.) Specialty Certification may use it in lieu of the Nursing elective.
Health Requirements
Students in the first year of all nursing programs must submit to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing during the first week of classes a Faculty of Nursing Student Health Record. This record which includes a physical examination, immunization for health care workers, and tuberculosis screening, must be certified by a nurse practitioner or a physician. In subsequent years, all students, prior to each clinical experience, must submit documentation of tuberculosis status and update of immunizations, as appropriate.
Other Requirements
1) Students must submit a birth certificate to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing during the first week of class. This does not apply to Registered Nurse students.
2) Students are responsible for their own travel and living expenses incurred in clinical nursing experiences, including the consolidation ex-periences. Additional costs may be required by some clinical agencies.
3) Students are responsible for supplying their own uniforms and accessories. Details pertaining to uniforms and accessories will be sent to those admitted to the program.
4) Applicants who accept admission into all nursing programs are required to possess a valid first aid certificate and a basic rescuer (level C) course certificate in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Yearly CPR recertification is required. A copy of these forms are to be submitted to the Faculty of Nursing.
5) An extended Police Clearance is mandatory on entry and renewed as required by agencies. A letter of request is available in the Nursing Office. This is the financial responsibility of the student.
COLLABORATIVE HONOURS B.Sc.N. PROGRAM
1) Six Grade 12 "U" or "M" courses including Grade 12"U" English, Chemistry, and Biology, or their equivalents. One Grade 12"U" Mathematics or equivalent is recommended.
2) An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
One-year Pre-Health Science Nursing Program
Students at Lambton College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 (B), and a minimum science subject average of a 2.7 (B) in BIO 100-5, BIO 220-5, CHM 110-6 and CHM 210-6, will be considered for admission to the BScN Program.
Students at St. Clair College who successfully complete the one-year Pre-Health Science-Nursing Program with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 (B), and a minimum science subject average of (2.7) (B) in GAS 11, GAS 21, GAS 11A and GAS 21A, will be considered for admission to the BScN Program.
POST-DIPLOMA B.Sc.N. PROGRAM
1) Graduation from an approved basic Diploma program with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
2) Nurse registration in Canada for the current year, pending Ontario registration.
3) University entrance-level English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
4) A currently valid certificate in C.P.R. at the Basic Rescuer level.
5) A letter of reference from current or most recent employer.
6) An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required.
7) An extended Police Clearance is mandatory and financial responsibility of the student. Letters of request are available in the Nursing Office.
TWELVE-MONTH, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR DEGREE-PREPARED NURSES
1) The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing which includes physical assessment, statistics, and a research methods course. An interview with the Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee may be required. A letter of reference from current or most recent employer is required and a minimum overall nursing average of 70%.
2) Applicants must hold or be eligible for a current certificate of registration as a registered nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3) Preference will be given to Ontario residents whose work experience in nursing has been continuous and who have clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: primary health care, ambulatory care, public health, community health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing.
4) Applicants must have the equivalent of two years full-time relevant nursing practice within the past five years.
Note: This is a limited enrollment program. Therefore, possession of minimum published requirements does not guarantee admission.
Information must also be obtained on the internet at
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