Program Details

Nursing School: Nipissing University Faculty: School of Nursing Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Description: Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) programs offer students a unique, flexible, and collaborative education through its many partnerships as well as four unique, educational pathways to obtain a professional nursing degree. As a B.Sc.N. student, you will gain relevant nursing theory and professional knowledge provided by a university education, along with practical experience in diverse clinical settings. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to enter a profession this is highly desired and needed in Ontario, and throughout the world. Students study health, disease, clinical technology and procedures, therapeutic communication, and build valuable skills in observation and assessment, interviewing techniques, thinking critically, and problem solving. Examples of courses of study include: Professional Self-Awareness, Aging and Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Gerontology. Nurses are at the centre of key transition points in life. Nurses are there when women become mothers, when adult children become caregivers to their parents, and in the last stages of life. Nurses also work in leadership and administrative roles such as research, management and education. Nursing at Nipissing provides students with critical thinking, communication and practical skills needed to successfully take on the various responsibilities and opportunities of the profession. Nursing is a challenging degree program that prepares you for a wide variety of career options. If you are interested in learning in a collaborative and community-oriented environment, then Nipissing University is the right place for you. Website: Nursing at Nipissing University Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 2 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 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 12 Chemistry A Grade 12 Mathematics course is also recommended. Deadlines: Early Application Deadline Application Deadline Start Date January 11, 2012 September 10, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * 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.