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Nursing (BScN) Advanced Entry

This advanced entry into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a full-time program that prepares graduates to become registered nurses. Registered nurses provide nursing care autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, for people of all ages in a variety of settings. Graduates may work in hospitals, communities, homes, clinics or residential facilities. Graduates will have the competencies to plan, coordinate and provide care for individuals, families, groups and communities. Graduates have the ability to work in a complex, ever-changing health care system by the use of critical thinking skills and evidence-informed practice.

Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national registration exams, and to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in BC. Registration through the College of Registered Nurses of BC is required before employment as a Registered Nurse in BC.

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Program Description

This program is offered on a full-time basis. Each term must be successfully completed before the next one can be attempted. A major emphasis of this program is active student participation. Throughout the program faculty will encourage students to become increasingly more self-directed and responsible for their own learning. Students are expected to come to class well prepared for active participation in classroom and clinical activities.

All courses are presented in the form of learning packages. Learning activities guide the student through each package/module. The teacher acts as facilitator and expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities, such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, and skill building exercises.

The clinical component of the courses provides the learner with the opportunity to integrate practice and theory in a safe and caring way. This clinical practice encompasses a variety of supportive and healing measures.

Year 3 (Term 5) focuses on individuals and families experiencing mental health transitions within residential and community settings.

Year 3 (Term 6) focuses on care of the individual and family who experience major disruptions to health and healing and require support in an acute care setting with follow-up in the community and home care.

Year 4 (Term 7) focuses on the health of populations as measured by the health status indicators and as influenced by social, political and physical environments, personal health practices, individual capacity and coping skills, human biology, early childhood development and accessibility of health services.

Year 4 (Term 8) is an extended consolidation of clinical practice at diverse sites.

Classes are generally held 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Practicums are 2 days a week, weekdays or weekends, from 6:30 am - 1:30 pm, or 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, or 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm (class times are subject to change).

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Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January 2 Years Bachelor Degree Broadway Full-time

Career Prospects

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Year 3 Admission Requirements

1) Practical Nurse who holds a current BC practicing license.

2) Worked to full scope of practice for a minimum of 900 hours or full time work for 6 months, and within the last five years, as verified by a letter from their employer.

3) Successful completion of four Transition to BScN courses within the past 24 months.

4) University Transfer first year courses* equivalent to 18.0 credits, which include the following:

- VCC English 1127 and 1229 or equivalent with a minimum C+ or better in each course, or VCC 1101 and 1102 with a 'C+' or better in each course and the Listening and Speaking components of the VCC ELA with a score of 27/30 or higher

- VCC Biology 1120 and 1220 (Human Anatomy & Physiology), or equivalent within the last five years with a minimum C+ or better in each course

- Two semesters (6.0 credits) of a Humanities course (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, or another Humanities course) with a minimum C+ or better in each semester. Note: Students are required to take both halves of the Humanities course. eg. Psychology 1100 and 1200 qualifies as two semester (6.0 credits). Psychology 1100 and Sociology 1100 does not qualify.

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Click here for Request for Transfer Credit (PDF) form.

5) Current CPR for Health Professionals

Upon acceptance:

Regulations stipulate that a properly fitted respiratory mask must be used when providing care to patients with suspected, known, or probable cases of acute respiratory infections. The respiratory mask must be a N95 respirator that is individually fitted by a trained and certified person. This individual mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning your program and is good for one year and must be performed annually. The original certificate must be presented to your program during the first week of classes. Please view online list of approved fit test service providers

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis

*Post-secondary transcripts must be official. Photocopies or faxed transcripts will not be accepted. If you have foreign documents, your documents must be evaluated by the International Credential Evaluation Service. For an evaluation application and current fee information, email ICES or call toll free 1.866.434.9197.

Recommended characteristics

- A caring attitude

- A sincere interest in people of all ages who require all levels of care. This includes individuals who are: mentally or physically disabled, experiencing life threatening situations, confused or requiring rehabilitation

- Good command of oral and written English.

- Good manual dexterity.

- A basic foundation in mathematical calculations of decimals, fractions and metric conversions.

- Flexibility to adjust to early morning and evening practicum shifts, to a variety of clinical settings and locations within the Metro Vancouver area

- Access to a vehicle to travel to clinical agencies during the program

- Access to a laptop

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

All applications must be submitted online Post-secondary transcripts must be official. Photocopies or faxed transcripts will not be accepted.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $4,867.65 year 3 $3,858.00 year 4

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.28 per credit Student union fee $24.81 per term Student union health plan fee $221.40 Student union dental plan fee $210.78 U-Pass $30 Other costs Medical Dental is for 18 months U-Pass: 30/month Textbooks: $600 Instruments: $465 Uniforms: $200 Other Expenses: $250 Lab kit $45.90

Additional Information

Health Requirements:

Updated immunizations strongly recommended: measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B vaccine and current influenza vaccination. Please review Important Health Requirements for the VCC School of Health Sciences.

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