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 judgment in giving care to clients. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX - RN) to achieve the professional status of Registered Nurse in Canada.
This Transfer Credit Pathway Program is designed to provide practicing Registered Practical Nurses with an opportunity to enter the Collaborative BScN program in the second year and complete the program in 3 years.
Admission Requirements
- A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Certificate of Competence from the CNO in good standing
- A minimum of 2000 hours worked as an RPN
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 achieved during the undergraduate Practical Nursing Program
- A minimum of a 'C' grade in all theory courses in a Practical Nursing Program and a 'Satisfactory' grade in all clinical courses.
- Completion of the RPN to BScN Pathway Applicant Profile Form
*Please note that the upgrading of courses to improve GPA cannot be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Letter from Employer (Must indicate completion of 2000+ hours of work as a Registered Practical Nurse)
OR
- Record of Employment
- Transcripts (only if completed Practical Nursing at institution other than St. Clair College)
Important Information
Please note: This program is deemed "OVERSUBSCRIBED" as a result of the limited number of seats available.
Applicants who have completed both their Practical Nursing Diploma and required Employment hours will be ranked utilizing their program GPA from their Practical Nursing Diploma. We will not include those courses related to the Pre-Health Sciences program that were completed to gain admission into a Practical Nursing program. An official letter from your previous academic institution stating your program GPA may be requested.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 3 at St. Clair College
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
NURS1900
|
Writing For The Professional Nurse
|
3
|
|
NURS2531
|
Experiential Learning Lab III
|
1
|
|
NURS2810
|
Adult Health And Health Alterations I
|
3
|
|
NURS2320
|
Pharmacology And Medicaton Management II
|
3
|
Semester 4 at St. Clair College
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
NURS2820
|
Adult Health And Health Alterations II
|
3
|
|
NURS2250
|
Basic Quantitative Methods In Social Science
|
3
|
|
NURS2930
|
Psychiatric And Mental Health
|
3
|
*NURS2622 will be taught Intersession.
Semester 5 at the University of Windsor
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
NURS3830
|
Adult Health and Health Alterations III
|
3
|
*NURS3551 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.
Semester 6 at the University of Windsor
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
NURS3840
|
Adult Health and Health Alterations IV
|
3
|
*NURS3561 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.
**NURS3632 will be taught Intercession.
Semester 7 at the University of Windsor
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
|
NURS4571
|
Experiential Learning Lab VII
|
0
|
| Choose one of: |
|
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 |
|
NURS4571
|
Experiential Learning Lab VII
|
0
|
| Choose one of: |
|
NURS4562
|
Integrated Clinical Practicum:Community Experience
|
6
|
|
NURS4572
|
Integrated Clinical Practicum: Hospital Experience
|
6
|
*NURS4571 Actual Course Credits: 0.5.
Pre-Placement Requirements
St. Clair College has partnered with Synergy Gateway Inc to provide you access to Verified - a platform that is used by students at other post-secondary institutions across Ontario for the purpose of digitally collecting placement requirements related to placement(s). Synergy Gateway Inc will provide support and clearance to help with your required documentation. You will be required to complete an Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV) Review through the Verified platform in order to receive clearance to begin your clinical placement. You will be provided access to "Verified" via a secure username and password. You will use Verified to:
- Upload your pre-placement requirements documentation for review.
- Book your Electronic Requirements Verification (ERV) service (this is a service that reviews the documents you have uploaded and provides you a status as to your eligibility to begin placements).
- Track your ongoing requirements compliance.
Each student will receive log-in credentials to access Verified that will be sent to your St. Clair College email account. Please check your inbox, spam and junk mail folders for an email from the "Synergy Help Desk". You will be required to create a new password upon logging in. Be sure to view the video user guides and student guidebook to learn how to use the Verified platform.
Any associated fees for Synergy Gateway Inc to complete the pre-placement requirements are the sole responsibility of the students:
- Synergy Review Fee: $50.50 + tax
- Synergy Follow-Up Review Fee: $10.50 + tax
It is mandatory that students complete their ERV service through Verified to be eligible for your upcoming clinical placement.
Once your account has been set up with Verified, inquiries can be directed to Synergy Gateway Inc at www.Synergyhelps.com. You will need to submit a Help Desk ticket. Their Help Desk hours are Monday to Friday: 10 am - 3 pm, excluding holidays.
** Please note: If you are an International student completing a placement, you will require a valid COOP Work Permit.
Requirements
(Please refer to your Synergy communications for full details)
This is to make you aware that, although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, most of our placement sites are requiring students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Students who are not fully vaccinated may not be provided with a placement for their program and therefore may not be able to complete their programs. Please be advised that COVID-19 booster shots and/or other requirements may become mandatory for placement, however, they are not currently required.
- Student 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
- Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to placements
- Students are responsible for the cost of scrub uniforms/footwear and equipment (such as a stethoscope, a watch with a second hand) and other incidentals as required
- Placement schedules may include shifts on days, afternoons, midnights, weekends and holidays throughout the program based on placement need and agency availability
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
2024-2025 Tuition Fees
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are 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 on 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.
Program Physical Demands Analysis
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 St. Clair College-Chatham Campuses and the University of Windsor.
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 and the University of Windsor 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, 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.