Requirements
Nursing Access for Practical Nurses
Admission requirements
When you apply you will need to submit:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “B” or higher in English 12, or EFP 12, or ENGL 092 & ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 & ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 & ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 & ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 & ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of "B" or higher in Foundations of Math 11, or Pre-Calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11, or MATH 073, or MATH 116, or MATH 137, or Foundations of Math 12, or Pre-Calculus 12, or Principles of Math 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 105,or MATH 107, or MATH 115; or assessment;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of "B" or higher in Chemistry 11 or CHEM 100;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of "B" or higher in Biology 12 or BIOL 103;
and,
- proof of current BC licensure as a Practical Nurse and documentation of physical assessment and pharmacology courses; and,
- documentation of satisfactory PN work experience within the last two years with the equivalent of six months full-time employment, verified by a letter from an employer or supervisor.
If you’re missing some prerequisites, don’t worry! Alternative secondary school prerequisites and general upgrading are available right here at Camosun College. There are many options for you to consider:
We strongly recommend you have basic computer literacy including experience with keyboarding and email skills prior to entering the program.
The work environment in which the Nursing student/graduate will be employed requires demanding lifting and moving techniques and extensive hand washing. Any prospective students with back, neck, or arm injury or serious skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or latex allergy should consider carefully before making application to this program. For the same reasons, students with significant health challenges are advised to consult with the Nursing department.
Participation requirements
Upon commencement of Academic Term 1:
- A TB skin test is compulsory. TB testing must be done within three months of program start and students must provide the department with documentation of this prior to the start of the f rst clinical practicum. Hepatitis B and the flu vaccination are highly recommended and are available at local health clinics or through a physician. It is strongly recommended that students maintain complete and current immunization throughout the program.
- It is required that students have yearly respirator mask ‘fit-testing’ done. Fitting will be completed in the program and students will be responsible for completing this process and for any associated costs;
- Students are required to have documented completion of current Standard First Aid including CPR Level C for progression into Academic Term 2. Annual recertification of CPR Level C must be maintained throughout the Nursing program; and,
- You will be expected to maintain student membership in the CRNBC.
- You must have a Criminal Record Check done prior to the Practicum. Any Criminal Record Checks done outside of the College will NOT be accepted and will result in additional cost to the student. The process of applying for the appropriate Criminal Record Checks will be explained during your Program orientation period (usually within the first 2 weeks). The College will then supply you with a reference number for the check to be done and will advise you on which forms to complete.
- Upon entry in the program, students are required to have basic computer literacy including experience with keyboarding and basic Internet search and email skills;
- Patient safety requires competency with basic mathematics (e.g. giving medications) and spoken English (e.g. giving/receiving patient reports). Math and communication skills are evaluated throughout the program.
Completion requirements
- You must complete each course in the program with a “C” grade minimum and obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (“C+”) to transfer to the University of Victoria. UVic includes repeated and failed courses in the GPA calculation for all required CAEN courses, including the required English and elective courses.
- The Baccalaureate program must be completed within seven years of commencement of the program.
Note: Students considering transfer to a collaborative BC college or university should consider an additional English elective which may be necessary in order to meet graduating requirements of that institution. (Consult that institution’s calendar for program requirements).
