UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING Updated: October 1, 2014.

UBC SCHOOL OF NURSINGhttp://www.nursing.ubc.ca Updated: October 1, 2014.

Some data about Nurses in Canada• In 2008, there were ~280,000 nurses in Canada

▫Giving us a ratio of one nurse per 127 persons

•6% of Canadian nurses are male ▫up from 2.4% in 1985 and 3.8% in 1995

•10% of UBC School of Nursing students are male

•From a blog by a male nursing student: “Nursing is a dynamic profession that is in need of 'a

few good men'. The act of care knows no gender.”

Nursing as a Profession

“ Thinking about a career as a registered nurse? The possibilities in nursing are limitless. Nursing offers everyone a wide range of opportunities for career challenges, travel, professional development and the personal satisfaction of working in a caring profession that helps people to get well or to stay healthy.” –Canadian Nurses Association, 2009 (revised)

Nursing: practice, education, administration, research and policy

IN THE COMMUNITY: IN A HOSPITAL:

• health clinics• schools• wellness programs in the

workplace• doctors’ offices• home care• family planning clinics• poison control centres• prenatal and well-baby

clinics• rehabilitation centres• sexually transmitted disease

units• AIDS hospices

• intensive care• operating room• post-surgery• maternity• cardiovascular (heart)• oncology (cancer)• psychiatry• pediatrics (children)• palliative (dying people)• geriatrics (seniors)• emergency

Admission Requirements• Eligible applicants have

completed a bachelor's degree or significant progress (minimum of 48 UBC transferrable non-nursing credits) toward a degree in another field of study at a recognized university and who will complete the prerequisite courses by June 15 of the year they apply for entry

ie June 15, 2015 for entry in September 2015.

Admission Requirements• Since Nursing is an

undergraduate degree - graduate credit is not considered

• If you have a degree from another country please send to [email protected]

• a) the name of the degree• b)name of the institution• c) name of city • D) name of country

Admission Requirements

• All prospective students must demonstrate a minimum level of the English Language to attend UBC

• Look at www.ubc.ca and then search under ELAS

(English Language Admission Standard) for the admission

requirements

Admission Requirements

Criminal Record Check

When: within 3 months of beginning the program

Why: Clearance to work with children and vulnerable older adults

If you have a been convicted of any offense - consult Ministry of Justice for advice at 1-855-587-0185 or [email protected]

CRNBC Requisite Skills and Abilities• It is important that you review the Skills and

Requisites set out by our regulating body  the College of Registered Nurses (CRNBC)

•You will need to be able to meet this in order to obtain your registration

CRNBC Website; https://www.crnbc.ca/Standards/Lists/

StandardResources/464requisiteskillsabilities.pdf

Immunization Policy Alert: • The School of Nursing is updating their

immunization policies following a directive from the provincial government regarding the new influenza immunization infection control policy. These measures, for all health care workers, include either receiving the influenza vaccination (the preferred option) or wearing a surgical/procedure mask during flu season.

• Questions or concerns about this or other required immunizations, please contact, [email protected] or call 604-822-9754

Admission Prerequisites completed with transcripts in by June 15

• 3 credits of English at 100 level of higher

(no time limit )

• 6 credits of Human Anatomy & Physiology (within the last 7 years)

-covers anatomy and physiology of all the body systems

Examples of two A & P online options:1) Athabasca Biol 235 (6 credits)2) TRU 1593 & 1693 (2 x 3 credits)

- For courses not listed - fill out PLAR formlink found on BSN admissions site

- Biol 155 is not accepted as 6 cred. of A & P

- Courses that transfer as Biol 155 credit will be reviewed for equivalency to A& P

Admission Requirements• Application deadline to UBC 3rd year BSN   is December 1st  - previous

and current UBC students submit "Change of Faculty" . A  new student – go to youBC create an account and then do application

• Receive an email telling you what transcripts are needed and how to access supplemental.

>NB Change Transcripts normally due January 30 (are due Feb. 2, 2015) including interim transcripts for prerequisite courses in progress).

Admission Requirements• 2nd part of the application is a

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE **normally due  Janaury 30

for 2015 are due Feb. 2

1.Resume showcases your education history, work experience, volunteer/community service work, leadership roles or activities and extra-curricular activities

2.Personal Statement introduces you to the committee

3. Referee Contacts (2 of them)  - not reference letters

Who gets an interview

• Based on

• 60% on GPA and 40% supplemental

• Minimum of 70% GPA based on the last 30 credits up to December of the year you apply.

Admission Requirements• From about 500+

eligible applicants -  ▫ the top 200 are

invited for an interview in mid April and then 120 are offered seats in the School of Nursing

Interview Process

•Multiple Mini Interviews ▫6-8 stations for 6-8 minutes each

What happens after the interview?•Scores are tallied and by the 2nd week in May offers are made 120

Accept offers by June 15 and all final transcripts for courses in progress must have been received.

Accept all applications but in the final selection process preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

School Fee Information

In addition to: University fees (courses, faculty, AMS, etc.)

There are Nursing Specific Costs:

http://www.nursing.ubc.ca

2) Frequently Asked Questions (#30)

• Books for the program cost approx. $1800

• Uniforms• Immunizations• Medical equipment

(stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs)

• Student Accident Insurance• Photo ID • Graduation fees• CNA Registration Exam

• Total including books = about $3700

General Program Curriculum•There are 5 consecutive terms beginning the

first Tuesday of September after a compulsory Orientation  the last week in August 2015 the dates are August 26/27

•No opportunities for international placements as part of the program

General Program Curriculum

•1st term: ▫a Foundations course N302  and N303

 adult older adult ▫ in clinical 3 weeks into the program▫3 thread courses that run throughout the

first 4 terms:  1)N304 Relational Practice2) N305 Critical Inquiry  3) N306 Policy/Ethics/Leadership

General Program Curriculum•Starting in term 2 and continuing through

terms 3 &4  the students rotate through 5 professional practice courses - 6 week rotations with 3 x 8 hour days of clinical per week  in Maternity, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community and a 12 week rotation of Adult/Older Adult acute care.  

•Need to be back on time for the beginning of each term- classes start the first day of rotation.

General Program Curriculum

•The 5th term includes a synthesis project,  a major focus clinical rotation of 6 weeks and a final 8 week practicum/preceptorship.

Other information:

•~ 1281 clinical hours in the 20 months very intense program- days, evenings and in preceptorship night shifts

•Very low attrition rates

•Very high success rates in the Canadian registration exam

• Commitment to the program is essential

ResourcesWEBSITES:UBC SON

▫http://www.nursing.ubc.ca

Current student blog ▫ http://blogs.ubc.ca/bsnhandbook

EMAIL: first contact the information email▫ [email protected] or call 822-9754 (Ruxandra)▫Admissions advisor [email protected]