Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree School: North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Faculty: Health Care Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Description: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at NIC is part of the Collaboration for Academic Education in Nursing (CAEN), a partnership of nine post-secondary institutions that offer the same nursing curriculum resulting in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Partner sites in British Columbia include the University of Victoria, Camosun College, Vancouver Island University, Thompson Rivers University, UBC Okanagan, Selkirk College, College of the Rockies, and Aurora College in the North West Territories. Collectively these partner sites educate the majority of nurses in the province. This collaboration also makes transfer among partner sites possible depending on seat availability.The program centers on core concepts, such as nursing individuals, families, communities and society, to promote critical thinking in students and to help them identify patterns in nursing care. Leadership, advocacy, political action, nursing knowledge development, and nursing scholarship are explored throughout the entire curriculum. Nursing practice experiences in a variety of health agencies in the North Island region are essential to the program. While the majority of practice placements take place in the Comox Valley or in Campbell River, it is increasingly necessary to utilize agencies in other North Island regions such as Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Bella Coola, Tofino, Powell River, and Port Alberni. Students may be asked to attend practice in any of these areas and must arrange their own transportation/accommodation costs. Students may be required to complete their Consolidated Practice Experiences during the month of June, July and/or August, depending on the availability of practice resources. Shift work in the practice areas may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, 8 and/or 12 hour shifts. Graduates are well-prepared to provide direct care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices, and community health agencies. Website: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus) Length: 4 Year(s) Cost per year: National: $3,395.00 Careers: 2 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Biology Grade 11 Chemistry Grade 11 Mathematics Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date September 5, 2012 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.