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Health Sciences Calendar
2005 - 2006
5.2.2 Bachelor of Nursing Program (B.N.)
This program is open to Registered Nurses from a college or other diploma nursing program. The program consists of a set of core courses and the option of a concentration in either acute care or community health. The core courses develop the student's knowledge in the biological, psychosocial and nursing domains. The acute care option focuses on care during acute episodes of illness in institutional settings while the community health option focuses on health and illness in homes and community based settings.The program offers:· preparation for practice in a health care system influenced by the evolution of scientific knowledge and socio-political factors;· development of critical thinking skills and the knowledge required for graduate studies in the discipline of nursing;· a solid theoretical background and advancement of clinical skills that will allow nurses to function independently and interdependently in a variety of settings;· flexibility with respect to the sequencing of courses and greater freedom to timetable courses to fit with work schedules and learning needs;· the option of a concentration in acute care or community health;· the option to complete the program on a full or part time basis.Full-time students may complete the program in three years. Part-time students have up to seven years to complete the program.The B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) is part of a five-year program developed jointly by the Quebec universities and CEGEPs. The option is open to students who complete the 180.A0 Nursing Program at CEGEP or a comparable program elsewhere. It consists of two additional years at university in which students take more advanced nursing and science courses to meet the competencies expected of a nurse with a Baccalaureate degree. These competencies include working in multidisciplinary teams or more autonomously, in hospital and community settings, with individuals, families, and groups, planning health education programs and participating in research.5.2.2.1 B.N. Entrance Requirements
Admission from a CEGEP Nursing Program other than the DEC 180.A0Applicants must have a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in a nursing program and have completed Biology 902, 903 and 904; OR 301 and 401 (00UK and 00XU or equivalents); OR 911 and 921; OR 921 and 931. Admission will be based on the cote de rendement au collégial (cote r); both the overall cote r and the cote r in prerequisite courses.
A nursing license is required. Candidates who are registered in a CEGEP nursing program at the time of applying may be offered admission. These candidates must pass the licensing examination within the first year at McGill and furnish proof to the School.
Candidates must submit a completed application form; an academic/employer reference form completed by the current or most recent employer; in the case of an individual currently in a nursing program, the form should be completed by a faculty member in the final year who knows the student; high school and CEGEP transcripts; and proof of licensure (except for students graduating the Spring before applying to McGill).
Admission from other College or Diploma Nursing ProgramsApplicants must have a diploma from a Quebec hospital school or a college nursing program outside of Quebec. Candidates should have successfully completed two terms of Biology at the first year university level or the equivalent of CEGEP Biology 902, 903 and 904; OR 301 and 401; OR 911 and 921; OR 921 and 931.
A nursing license is required.
Candidates must submit a completed application form; an academic/employer reference form completed by the current or most recent employer, in the case of an individual currently in a nursing program, the form should be completed by a faculty member in the final year who knows the student; official transcripts from high school and the nursing program from which they graduated; and proof of licensure.
Admission as a Mature StudentApplicants who do not meet the minimum cote r for the year but who are Canadian citizens with a current nursing license, have been out of school for at least one year and who are at least 23 years old, may complete a package of five qualifying courses to be eligible for admission. These courses must be completed within a three-year period with an overall B average and a passing grade of C or above in each course.
The package consists of three courses offered through McGill's Centre for Continuing Education and two General Chemistry courses from CEGEP. Interested candidates should contact the Assistant Director, B.N. Program for more information on Continuing Education courses approved by the School. Successful students will receive transfer credits and exemptions for two of the Continuing Education courses that are complementary courses of the program. The Chemistry courses are 202-101 and 202-201 (00UL, 00UM or equivalents) which are required for science courses in the program.
Non-Canadian Applicants
Students from countries other than Canada who wish to be considered for entrance to the Bachelor of Nursing program should contact the Admissions, Recruitment and Registrar's Office for information with respect to admissions requirements.
Admission from the Nursing DEC 180.A0Applicants who have completed the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) 180.A0 will be considered for admission to the University segment of the program. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may complete three courses from the fourth year of the Integrated Program to be eligible for admission. Please contact the Assistant Director, BN Program for more information.
5.2.2.2 B.N. Course of Study
The B.N. program consists of a minimum of 81 university credits (66 credits for the Integrated Nursing Option) distributed over courses in nursing, biological sciences, and social sciences. Students admitted to the B.N. program must complete the following three chemistry courses prior to or as soon as possible after admission:
These three chemistry courses form the basic science foundation for more advanced science courses of the program (NUR1 200, PHGY 209, PHGY 210, PATH 300, and PHAR 300). Students will not be allowed to take these advanced science courses until they have successfully completed the chemistry requirements. The chemistry courses may be taken at CEGEP, McGill, or another university. (Credits for these courses are not applied towards the 81credits of the B.N. program).
Students admitted to the B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) will supplement the chemistry component of their DEC 180.A0 with appropriate courses within their 66-credit program.
Students in all years of the B.N. program are strongly recommended to consult with the Assistant Director, BN Program for advising prior to registration or course changes.
B.N. (81 credits)Required Nursing Courses(44 credits)Required Non-Nursing Courses(18 credits)Complementary Courses(10 credits)Elective Course(9 credits)B.N. (Integrated Nursing Option) (66 credits)Required Courses(66 credits)
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