Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N] From Douglas College

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N]

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Nursing,

Sciences

CA$19,101/Yr

CA$19,101 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$19101 (CAD 19101)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	CA$9000 (CAD 9000)
Health Insurance	CA$1114 (CAD 1114)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

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Content Curator

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Douglas College is offered as 3 years or 6-term teaching program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
Students have to successfully complete 124 credits.
The conceptual framework of the program is based on the concepts of relational practice, critical inquiry, leadership, ethics of care, health promotion, and inter-professional collaboration.
This degree program is designed to give students the knowledge and experience for safe, compassionate, evidence-based, competent, and ethical nursing practice.
The courses are taught at the David Lam Campus located in Coquitlam. All courses and learning experiences are critical to student success.
To be eligible for admission to the Nursing program, students must complete the following courses as part of their 30-credit Certificate in Academic Foundations, with a minimum grade of C+ (65%).
The courses required to advance into the 2nd year of the Nursing program are in very high demand and fill quickly.
Students are encouraged to plan a second-choice academic program or path in the event that seats are not available in the required Nursing eligibility courses.
Students must be able to attend clinical practicums which can occur any day of the week (including weekends). The shifts can be 8 or 12 hours long and may start as early as 6:30 am.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are prepared to practice nursing in a variety of settings, including acute care (general and selected specialized areas), intermediate care, long-term care, and community care.
The average salary of the program goes up to 39,654 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students have to complete a High school graduation degree.
A minimum of 17 years of age is required for the students by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
Students must have a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.33 scale.
Students hold a minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school.
Students acquire a minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs.
Students must complete the following required 30 university transfer (UT) credits, with a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each 3 credit course:
- Biology (BIOL 1103, BIOL 1203, BIOL 2200, BIOL 2401)
- ENGL 1130 and one UT ENGL elective course
- MATH 1160 or PSYC 2300
- 3 credit UT Social Science/Humanities elective
- 6 credits UT electives

Language Requirements:

The students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

83 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

124

ECTS Credits

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
Potential Interview - Students may be required to participate in an interview with representatives of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program for the purposes of providing additional information and/or for academic counseling.
Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Health Assessment - A satisfactory health assessment completed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Immunization Record - A current record of recommended immunizations consistent with the requirements of practice
Criminal Record Check - Details will be provided at the time the students are offered admission to the program.
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
Students have to submit English Language requirement scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.