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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. Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in all major courses. 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: Students must complete a minimum of 51 major credits in nursing as follows: HH/NURS 2300 3.00 Practica: HH/NURS 4110 9.00, HH/NURS 4111 3.00, HH/NURS 4120 6.00 and HH/NURS 4130 6.00 have a practicum component. If the grade for the practicum component is "fail" then the overall final course grade will be F. Electives: A minimum of nine credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher. Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 57 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including at least 27 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. 2nd Entry BScN Program This program is for students entering the nursing profession. The program requires full time study and admission through OUAC. Students must meet admission prerequisites. It is a concentrated six semester program, requiring students to study in fall, winter and summer terms over two years. Information can be obtained from the School of Nursing at 416-736-5271 or from the Office of Admissions at 416-736-5000. Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 150 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in all major courses. 150 credits including: 60 credits completed at a recognized university prior to admission. Major: Students must complete a minimum of 90 credits as follows: HH/NURS 1900 6.00 Required major courses outside of nursing: SC/CHEM 1550 3.00 and SC/CHEM 2550 3.00. Practica: HH/NURS 1900 6.00, HH/NURS 2900 6.00, HH/NURS 3900 6.00, HH/NURS 3910 6.00, HH/NURS 4120 6.00, HH/NURS 4900 9.00, HH/NURS 4901 3.00 and have a practicum component. If the grade for the practicum component is "fail" then the overall final course grade will be F. Electives: A minimum of six elective credits in nursing at the 3000 level or higher. Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 57 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including 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. Post-RN BScN Program This program is for Registered Nurses in Ontario. Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in all major courses. 120 credits including: 60 transfer credits for current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Major: Students must complete a minimum of 39 major credits as follows: HH/NURS 2300 3.00 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: A minimum of 21 elective credits as follows:
Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 54 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including 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. Post-RN IEN BScN Program This program is for Internationally Educated Nurses. Graduation: All graduates must complete a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 5.00 (C+), including a minimum grade of 4.00 (C) in all major courses. 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: Students must complete a minimum of 45 major credits as follows: HH/NURS 2300 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: A minimum of 15 elective credits as follows:
Upper-level requirement: A minimum of 54 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including 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. 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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