Nursing BScN | St. Clair College
Program Code: K950
Status: Waitlisted
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Four Year - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Delivered in collaboration with University of Windsor
Starts: September

Contact:
Windsor - Year 1
Ashley Bulley
519-972-2727 ext. 5304
Windsor - Year 2 & 4
Deborah Ferrari
519-972-2727 ext. 5307
Academic Advisor, Windsor Campus
Jordan Smith
519-972-2727 ext. 5835
Chatham - Year 1
Linda MacDougall
519-354-9714 ext. 3902
Chatham - Year 2 & 4
Anita Purdy
519-354-9714 ext. 3282
Academic Advisor, Chatham Campus
Kelsey O'Brien-Reed
519-354-9100 ext. 3265

Program Overview

The Nursing degree program is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care in a variety of settings. Graduates will work within the scope of nursing practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Nursing students will be able to care for individual clients or groups, including family members and significant others. Students will make clinical decisions and exercise judgement in giving care to clients. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX - RN) to achieve professional status of Registered Nurse in Canada.

Specific Program Information

Career Opportunities

The current nursing shortage has resulted in numerous opportunities for graduates in a variety of health care settings: private homes, private practice, long-term care facilities, community health care agencies, hospitals and physicians’ offices.

 

Admission Requirements

OSSD with 6 Grade 12 (U/M) courses including Grade 12 English (ENG4U) with a minimum of 65%, Chemistry (SCH4U) and Biology (SBI4U) with an overall average of 70% or better (with a minimum of 70% in both Chemistry and Biology) and Grade 12 Math (U) or (C) is required for admissions.

OR St. Clair College or Lambton College Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Applicants NOT currently attending high school must complete an APPLICANT PROFILE.

For more information, see the Collaborative Nursing Admission Guidelines document found on the Admission Procedures page.

Important Information

This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.

Additional Information

The College of Nurses of Ontario Registration Regulations requires them to examine and possibly refuse/restrict registration of nurses with the following: Any convictions of a criminal offence or an offence under the Narcotic Control Act or the Food and Drug Act: A physical or mental condition/disorder that makes it desirable in the public interest that he/ she not practice: Lack of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or lack of authorization under the immigration act to practice nursing.

Applicants whose native language is not English MUST take an English Proficiency test - contact the College for details.

    Courses

    The curriculum below is for incoming students:

    Semester 1 at St. Clair College
    Code Title Credits
    NURS1100
    Professional Nursing I
    3
    NURS1900
    Writing For The Professional Nurse
    3
    NURS1210
    Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    3
    NURS1511
    Experiential Learning Lab I
    1
    BIOL1073
    Microbiology
    3
    Semester 2 at St. Clair College
    Code Title Credits
    NURS1120
    Professional Nursing II
    3
    NURS1220
    Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    3
    NURS1521
    Experiential Learning Lab II
    1
    NURS1410
    Holistic Health Assessment I
    3
    NURS1512
    Clinical Practicum I
    1
    NURS1310
    Pharmacology And Medication Management I
    3
    NURS1612
    Consolidated Practicum I
    3

    *NURS1512 Actual Course Credits: 1.5.

    **NURS1612 will be taught Intersession.

    Semester 3 at St. Clair College
    Code Title Credits
    NURS2130
    Professional Nursing III
    3
    NURS2531
    Experiential Learning Lab III
    1
    NURS2420
    Holistic Health Assessment II
    3
    NURS2522
    Clinical Practicum II
    3
    NURS2810
    Adult Health And Health Alterations I
    3
    NURS2320
    Pharmacology And Medicaton Management II
    3
    PSYC3390
    Health Psychology
    3
    Semester 4 at St. Clair College
    Code Title Credits
    NURS2541
    Experiential Learning Lab IV
    1
    NURS2532
    Clinical Practicum III
    3
    NURS2820
    Adult Health And Health Alterations II
    3
    NURS2920
    Maternal And Newborn Care
    3
    NURS2250
    Basic Quantitative Methods In Social Science
    3
    NURS2930
    Psychiatric And Mental Health
    3
    NURS2622
    Consolidated Practicum II
    3

    *NURS2622 will be taught Intersession.

    Semester 5 at the University of Windsor
    Code Title Credits
    NURS3551
    Experiential Learning Lab V
    0
    NURS3542
    Clinical Practicum IV
    3
    NURS3830
    Adult Health and Health Alterations III
    3
    NURS3940
    Care of Children and Youth
    3
    NURS3950
    Nursing Research
    3
    NURS3960
    Community as Client
    3

    *NURS3551 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.

    Semester 6 at the University of Windsor
    Code Title Credits
    NURS3140
    Professional Nursing IV
    3
    NURS3561
    Experiential Learning Lab VI
    0
    NURS3552
    Clinical Practicum V
    3
    NURS3840
    Adult Health and Health Alterations IV
    3
    NURS3970
    Care of the Older Adult
    3
    ~
    Arts Option
    3
    NURS3632
    Consolidated Practicum III
    3

    *NURS3561 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.

    **NURS3632 will be taught Intercession.

    Semester 7 at the University of Windsor
    Code Title Credits
    Choice of:
    NURS4150
    Professional Nursing V
    3
    NURS4571
    Experiential Learning Lab VII
    0
    NURS4980
    Pallative Care
    3
    NURS4990
    Global Health
    3
    NURS4000
    Nurse Speciality Option
    3
    Or
    NURS4562
    Integrated Clinical Practicum:Community Experience
    6
    NURS4572
    Integrated Clinical Practicum: Hospital Experience
    6

    *NURS4571 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.

    Semester 8 at St. Clair College
    Code Title Credits
    Choice of:
    NURS4150
    Professional Nursing V
    3
    NURS4571
    Experiential Learning Lab VII
    0
    NURS4980
    Pallative Care
    3
    NURS4990
    Global Health
    3
    NURS4000
    Nurse Speciality Option
    3
    Or
    NURS4562
    Integrated Clinical Practicum:Community Experience
    6
    NURS4572
    Integrated Clinical Practicum: Hospital Experience
    6

    *NURS4571 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.

    Placement Requirements

    This is to make you aware that, although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, all of our clinical placement sites are requiring students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a clinical placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs. Please be advised that COVID-19 booster shots and/or other requirements may become mandatory for clinical placement, however, they are not currently required.

    If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact our St. Clair College Health Centre at 519-972-2727 ext. 4484 (in Windsor) or 519-354-9100 ext. 3729 (in Chatham).

    Field/Clinical Placements

    • Student clinical placements are assigned. Student personal requests for placement cannot be accommodated

      • Windsor students may be placed anywhere in Windsor and Essex county
      • Chatham students may be placed anywhere in Chatham and Kent county
    • Clinical placement schedules may include shifts on days, afternoons, weekends and holidays throughout the program based on clinical need and agency availability
    • Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to clinical placements
    • Students are responsible for the cost of scrub uniforms/footwear and other incidentals as required

    Health/Clinical Placement Requirements

    Entering Year 1
    Mandatory Medical Requirements - Section A
    Mandatory Non-Medical Requirements - Section B
    • Current CPR BLS with AED (annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card)
    • Standard First Aid (required only once at the beginning of the program)
    • N95 Mask Fit Testing (completed every two years)
    • Vulnerable Sector Police Check (annual) AND Photo ID required with birthdate (e.g. Driver's License)
    • Annual Police Clearance Requirements
    Returning Year 2
    Mandatory Medical Requirements - Section A
    • Tuberculosis Screening - 1 step if you can produce prior documentation of having 2 step screening done; otherwise 2 step is required
    Mandatory Non-Medical Requirements - Section B
    • Current CPR BLS with AED (annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card)
    • N95 Mask Fit Testing (completed every two years)
    • Vulnerable Sector Police Check (annual) AND Photo ID required with birthdate (e.g. Driver's License)
    • Annual Police Clearance Requirements

    Written and video Instructions on how to upload your documents can be found below:

    Your Investment

    The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

    2023-2024 Tuition Fees  

    For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

    Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

    Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

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    Additional Information

    Notice of Use, Collection and Disclosure

    To: Students registered in the Collaborative Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BScN) program at St. Clair College-Windsor and Thames Campuses, the University of Windsor, and Lambton College.

    St. Clair College collects personal information about you under the authority of the University of Windsor Act 1962. Your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed for the purposes of administering the Collaborative BScN between St. Clair College, University of Windsor, and Lambton College and will be shared between the institutions as necessary to ensure the program’s integrity. This may include the sharing of information concerning your grades, attendance, conduct and any other information relating to your program of study at the St. Clair College, and/or the University of Windsor and/or Lambton College, which may be reasonably necessary. For questions concerning the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Registrar’s Office, 2000 Talbot Rd. West, Windsor ON, N9A 6S4, (519) 972-2759.