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

The bachelor of science in nursing (BScN Honours) degree 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.

York-Seneca-Georgian Collaborative BScN Program

Students in the four-year Collaborative BScN program select one of two collaborative partner sites (Seneca College or Georgian College) for Years 1 and 2 of their degree followed by Years 3 and 4 at York University.

Program Requirements for Students Entering Year 3 at York University for the Fall/Winter 2009-2010 or Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Session

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.

Graduation requirement: 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 credits: students must complete a minimum of 51 major credits in nursing as follows:

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 9.00
HH/NURS 4111 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4130 6.00
at least six additional nursing (NURS) credits at the 3000 level or 4000 level

Upper-level requirement: a minimum of 57 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 27 credits at the 4000 level.

Electives: a minimum of nine credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or 4000 level.

Note: 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”.

Program Requirements for Students Entering Year 3 at York University Effective the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Session

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in the major must be taken at York University.

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 nursing (NURS) 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.

Note: students who have been granted 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 will be deemed to have fulfilled the following general education requirements for the Collaborative BScN program.

General education requirements: a minimum of 12 credits as follows:

  • six credits in humanities (HUMA) at the 1000 or 2000 level
  • six credits in social science (SOSC) at the 1000 or 2000 level or modes of reasoning (MODR) at the 1000 level

It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements within their first 54 credits.

Year 3 and 4 (Completed at York University)

60 credits, including:

Major requirements: a minimum of 48 major credits in nursing as follows:

HH/NURS 3514 3.00
HH/NURS 3515 3.00
HH/NURS 3524 6.00
HH/NURS 4516 3.00
HH/NURS 4525 6.00
HH/NURS 4526 6.00
HH/NURS 4527 9.00
HH/NURS 4528 3.00
HH/NURS 4546 3.00
and six nursing (NURS) credits at the 3000 level or higher

In addition, students must complete a minimum of six credits as follows:

Either HH/PSYC 2021 3.00 or HH/KINE 2050 3.00, plus SC/BIOL 2900 3.00.

Note: HH/NURS 3524 6.00, HH/NURS 4525 6.00, HH/NURS 4526 6.00 and HH/NURS 4527 9.00 have a practicum component. Students need to pass both the classroom and practical components in order to pass the course. If the grade for the practicum component is “fail” then the overall final course grade will be “F”.

Required courses outside the major: a minimum of six credits outside nursing at the 3000 level or higher.

Upper-level requirement: a minimum of 54 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or above, including at least 30 credits at the 4000 level.

2nd Entry BScN Program

This is a concentrated six semester program, requiring students to study in fall, winter and summer terms over two years.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.

Graduation requirement: 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 credits: students must complete a minimum of 90 credits as follows:

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 9.00
HH/NURS 4901 3.00

Required major courses outside of nursing: SC/CHEM 1550 3.00 and SC/CHEM 2550 3.00.

Upper-level requirement: a minimum of 57 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 24 credits at the 4000 level.

Electives: a minimum of six elective credits in nursing at the 3000 level or higher.

Note: 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 and HH/NURS 4901 3.00 have a practicum component. If the grade for the practicum component is “fail” then the overall final course grade will be “F”.

Post-RN IEN BScN Program

These requirements are for students in the Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) program.

Admission requirements: entry procedures include the following academic and professional criteria:

  1. International education assessed by the College of Nurses of Ontario as “diploma equivalent”.
  2. Minimum overall average of C+ in previous nursing studies.
  3. Proof of language proficiency for applicants who do not meet one of the following criteria:

1. their first language is English; or

2. they have completed at least one year of full-time study at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction. Proficiency in English is demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL score of computer: 230; paper: 573; iBT: 88; or equivalent.

Qualifying period: once admitted, the students will enter a conditional qualifying period comprised of the following York University degree level courses:

  1. AP/WRIT 3900 3.00 - three credits University 3000-level course - Essentials of Professional Writing;
  2. HH/NURS 3902 3.00 - three credits University 3000-level course - Providing Culturally Competent Care;
  3. HH/NURS 3901 3.00 - three credits University 3000-level course - Pharmacotherapeutics.

Successful completion of the qualifying period requires a minimum overall average of 5.00 (C+) at the end of each session to be eligible to continue in the Post-RN IEN BScN program.

Residency requirement: a minimum of 30 course credits and at least half (50 per cent) of the course credits required in each undergraduate degree program major/minor must be taken at York University.

Graduation requirement: 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 and successful completion of nine credits from the pre-qualifying session.

Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 51 major credits as follows:

HH/NURS 2300 3.00
HH/NURS 2731 6.00
HH/NURS 3010 3.00
HH/NURS 3130 3.00
HH/NURS 3300 3.00
HH/NURS 3400 3.00
AP/ADMS 3740 3.00
HH/NURS 3770 3.00
HH/NURS 4120 6.00
HH/NURS 4131 6.00
HH/NURS 4150 6.00
HH/NURS 4710 3.00
HH/NURS 4910 3.00

Upper-level requirement: a minimum of 51 credits must be taken at the 3000 level or 4000 level, including at least 24 credits at the 4000 level.

Note: HH/NURS 2731 6.00, 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.

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.

School of Nursing: Student Behaviour Policy

The bachelor of science in nursing (BScN) degree is an important determinant of eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Given the professional trajectory of the BScN degree, a professional standard of behaviour is expected from nursing students. At issue in this policy is the protection of the public and the University’s role in graduating competent professionals. The policy recognizes the general responsibility of the faculty members of the School of Nursing to foster acceptable standards of professional behaviour and of the student to be mindful of and abide by such standards.

Progression through the BScN program at the School of Nursing at York University is contingent on students’ behaviour meeting the ethical and behavioural standards set forth in the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards, including the Ethics Practice Standard, the York University Student Code of Conduct, and other relevant York University policies including, but not limited to, the Sexual Harassment Policy and the Policy Concerning Racism.

Behaviour that may result in withdrawal from the BScN program

A student may be withdrawn from the BScN program if he or she:

  1. commits any breach of the CNA Code of Ethics, the CNO Professional Standards, the CNO Ethics Practice Standards and/or any York University Policy that relates to student behaviour, such as the York University Student Code of Conduct or the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty that would engage the behavioural and ethical standards of the profession;
  2. engages in any proscribed behaviour in a practicum agency as detailed in the School of Nursing’s Handbook;
  3. acquires a criminal conviction after being admitted to the program (or which was acquired prior to admission but became known only after having been admitted to the program) which jeopardizes the student’s ability to gain registration as a nurse; or
  4. engages in behaviour that impairs the performance of professional responsibilities.

For more information, refer to School of Nursing Supplemental Calendar.


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