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Nursing - Health


Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Honours degree programs (Collaborative BScN, 2nd Degree Entry BScN, Post-RN BScN, Post-RN BScN - IEN)

The bachelor of science in nursing BScN (Honours) program focuses on the development of the theoretical, scientific and philosophical knowledge of human caring. The role of nurses, through caring relationships, in promoting and preserving health and healing is emphasized through both theory and self-reflective practice. Graduates will be prepared to practise collaboratively in a variety of settings to enhance individual, family, community and global health.

Collaborative BScN Program

This program is for students entering the nursing profession. In collaboration with Seneca and Georgian Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, the first two years of the integrated four-year curriculum are completed at one of the College partners and the last two years are completed at York.

Collaborative BScN Program Requirements

120 credits including:

  • 60 credits for successful completion of the first two years of the program at an approved collaborative program partner College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Major:

51 credits including:

HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 3040 3.00
HH/NURS 3050 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
HH/NURS 3400 3.00
HH/NURS 3410 3.00
HH/NURS 4100 3.00
HH/NURS 4110 12.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4130 6.00
and six nursing credits at the 3000 level or higher

Practica:

Electives:

  • nine credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher

Upper-Level Requirement: The above courses must include 57 credits at the 3000 level or above, with at least 30 credits at the 4000 level:

  • 27 credits at the 3000 level (maximum), and
  • at least 30 credits at the 4000 level.

Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Health.

Graduation: Successful completion of program requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) including a minimum grade of 4.0 (C) in all courses used in the major.

2nd Entry BScN Program

This program is for students entering the nursing profession. Two options are available for completing the program. A three academic year advanced standing option is designed for students meeting admission prerequisites, who wish to study through the fall and winter terms. A two calendar year advanced standing option is a concentrated six semester program, requiring students to study fall, winter and summer terms over two years.

2nd Degree Entry BScN Program Requirements

150 credits including:

  • 60 credits completed at a recognized university prior to admission

Major:

90 credits including:

HH/NURS 1900 6.00
HH/NURS 1950 3.00
HH/NURS 1960 3.00
HH/NURS 2900 6.00
HH/NURS 2930 3.00
HH/NURS 2950 3.00
HH/NURS 2960 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
HH/NURS 3400 3.00
HH/NURS 3410 3.00
HH/NURS 3900 6.00
HH/NURS 3910 6.00
HH/NURS 3950 3.00
HH/NURS 3960 3.00
HH/NURS 4000 3.00
HH/NURS 4100 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4900 12.00

Required major courses outside of nursing:

SC/CHEM 1550 3.00 and SC/CHEM 2550 3.00

Practica:

Electives:

  • six elective credits in nursing at the 3000 level or higher

Upper-Level Requirement: The courses above must include 54 credits at the 3000 level or above with at least 24 credits at the 4000 level.

Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through the Faculty of Health.

Graduation: Successful completion of program requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) including a minimum grade of 4.0 (C) in all courses used in the major.

Post-RN BScN Program

This program is for Registered Nurses in Ontario.

Post-RN BScN Program Requirements

120 credits including:

  • 60 transfer credits for current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Major:

39 credits including:

HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 2730 3.00
HH/NURS 3010 3.00
HH/NURS 3020 3.00
HH/NURS 3130 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
HH/NURS 3400 3.00
HH/NURS 3770 3.00 or HH/NURS 3720 3.00 or HH/NURS 3960 3.00
HH/NURS 4100 3.00 or HH/NURS 4710 3.00 or HH/NURS 4750 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4150 6.00

Practica:

  • HH/NURS 4120 6.00 has a practicum component. If the grade for the practicum component is "fail" then the overall final course grade will be "F".
  • HH/NURS 4150 6.00, is graded as credit/no credit. Successful completion of the practicum course, as indicated by achieving a credit, is a requirement in the BScN program.

Electives:

  • 21 elective credits including:
    • six credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher and
    • six credits inside or outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher
    • nine credits inside or outside nursing at the 4000 level

Upper-Level Requirement: The courses above must include 54 credits at the 3000 level or above with at least 24 credits at the 4000 level.

Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through the Faculty of Health.

Graduation: Successful completion of program requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) including a minimum grade of 4.0 (C) in all courses used in the major.

Post-RN IEN BScN Program

This program is for Internationally Educated Nurses.

Post-RN BScN - IEN Program Requirements

120 credits including:

  • 60 transfer credits for recognition of diploma equivalent education. Successful completion of the pre-qualifying session, prior to start of fall/winter session.

Major:

45 credits including:

HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 2730 3.00
HH/NURS 3010 3.00
HH/NURS 3020 3.00
HH/NURS 3130 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
HH/NURS 3400 3.00
HH/NURS 3770 3.00 or HH/NURS 3720 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4131 6.00
HH/NURS 4150 6.00
HH/NURS 4710 3.00

Practica:

  • HH/NURS 4120 6.00 and HH/NURS 4131 6.00 have practicum components. If the grade for the practicum component is "fail" then the overall final course grade will be "F".
  • HH/NURS 4150 6.00 is graded as credit/no credit. Successful completion of the practicum course, as indicated by achieving a credit, is a requirement in the BScN program.

Electives:

  • 15 credits including:
    • nine credits at the 3000 level (transfer credit granted from nine credits at the university 3000 level from the pre-qualifying session)
    • three credits inside/outside nursing at the 4000 level
    • three credits outside nursing at the 3000 level

Upper-Level Requirement: The courses listed above must include 54 credits at the 3000 level or above with at least 24 at the 4000 level.

Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through the Faculty of Health.

Graduation: Successful completion of program requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 5.0 (C+) including a minimum grade of 4.0 (C) in all courses used in the major.

School of Nursing: Policy on Involuntary Withdrawal

A student may be required to withdraw involuntarily from a course with a practicum component if:

1. The student fails to meet the requirements of the course with a practicum component, either through unsatisfactory attendance and/or participation in class or practicum settings, or through unprofessional behaviour in fulfilling course requirements; or

2. The student's performance is judged to disrupt the functioning of the practicum site and/or jeopardize the well-being of clients of the practicum site, and/ or demonstrate failure to meet professional standards for practice currently mandated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Following a meeting with the student, the decision to require the student to withdraw will be taken by the director of the School of Nursing on the recommendation of the course director and/or practicum coordinator.

Students have access to the usual appeal procedures in such instances.

 

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