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:
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 51 major credits in nursing as follows: HH/NURS 2300 3.00 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:
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:
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 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:
Major credits: 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. 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:
Qualifying period: once admitted, the students will enter a conditional qualifying period comprised of the following York University degree level courses:
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:
Major credits: students must complete a minimum of 51 major credits as follows: HH/NURS 2300 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:
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:
For more information, refer to School of Nursing Supplemental Calendar. Rules and regulations in the Faculty of Health
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