Program requirements
Nursing
Admission requirements
When you apply you'll need:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “C+” or higher in English 12 or TPC 12 or assessment;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “C+” or higher in Principles of Math 11 or MATH 072 and MATH 073 or assessment;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “C+” or higher in Biology 12 or BIOL 080 or BIOL 100;
- Submit proof of a letter grade of "C+" or higher in Chemistry 11;
and
- Attendance at a Nursing program information session. Call 250–370–3912.
Opportunities for prior learning assessment of knowledge, skills and attitudes gained through education, life and work experiences may be offered to learners who wish to acquired credit in selected Year 1 courses in the Nursing program (resources permitting).
Participation requirements
When you enrol you'll receive a detailed Nursing Department Handbook which provides further information regarding the guidelines and procedures affecting the program.
- A TB 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 first clinical practicum. Hepatitis B and the flu vaccine are highly recommended and are available at your local health clinic or through your physician. It is strongly recommended that you maintain complete and current immunization throughout the program.
- Students are required to 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;
- You are required to have documented completion of current Standard First Aid including CPR Level C for progression into Academic Term 2. CPR Level C must be maintained throughout the nursing program.
- 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. See official document.
- 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.
The work environment in which you'll be employed requires demanding lifting and moving techniques and extensive hand washing. If you have back, neck, or arm injury or serious skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or latex allergy you should consider carefully before making an application to this program. For the same reasons, if you have a significant health challenge you should consult with the Program Chair.
Practice experiences are a mandatory component of this program. As a student in the Nursing program you will be directly involved with clients in local hospitals and community agencies. This will include some evening and/or weekend hours.
* It is important to note that two electives must be completed by the end of the Academic Term 5 in order to progress to Academic Term 6. Electives must be university transferable and may be at any level. (PSYC 154, BIOL 150, BIOL 151 and HLTH 110 are not accepted as electives.) However, students planning to take 3rd and 4th year electives at UVic should consider any prerequisites to UVic courses (see UVic calendar re.specific courses) in the planning for elective selection at Camosun College. Academic Advisors can assist with the course selection process.
Completion requirements
- Students 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 degree must be completed within seven years of commencement of the program.