Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Description
The Keyano College Nursing department in collaboration with the University of Alberta Faculty Of Nursing offers a four-year baccalaureate program at Keyano College. The method of instruction is Context-Based Learning (CBL). Throughout the program, students work in small groups with a tutor to explore a series of scenarios. Content from nursing, physical sciences, medical sciences, social sciences and humanities is introduced and integrated beginning with the first scenario in NURS 190.
Students also take several electives through the University Studies department. All electives will be completed prior to entering the 4th year of the program.
Nursing practice occurs in concentrated blocks of time in each term, in various settings, including community and institutional experiences in each year of the program. In addition to working days, students may be required to work evening, nights and weekend shifts in the clinical settings.
Students must purchase a stethoscope and a penlight at the time of admission. A lab coat and a uniform will be required in the first semester. All items may be purchased from the Keyano bookstore.
Students will have two opportunities to pass the Medication Administration Safety Screening (MASS) exam at the beginning of each clinical course. Failure to pass the MASS exam at the beginning of a clinical course will require students to delete their registration in the clinical course.
A clear RCMP security clearance (Vulnerable Sector Search) is required in each year of the program.
Admission Requirements
A minimum overall average of at least 70% (60% in English required) in five appropriate matriculation subjects, with no mark below 50%.
Appropriate subjects are:
- English 30 or 30-1
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30 or Science 30
- One of Math 30 Pure or Math 31
- Subject from Group A, B or C
• Security Clearance: A clear RCMP security clearance is required to be considered for admission and must be submitted directly to the Nursing Department by July 15, 2011. If the security clearance is not clear, student cannot be considered for admission.
• Three letters of reference.
Minimum 18 years of age.
Clinical Requirements
Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level C (CPR for Health Care Providers)
Up to date immunization
Mature Student Entry
Applicants over 21 years of age must present an overall average of at least 70% with no mark below 60% in English 30/30-1 and no mark below 50% in Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and Biology 30.
All applicants to Keyano College must demonstrate English Language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please refer to English Language Proficiency. http://www.keyano.ca/Instruction/Student_Services/Admissions_and_Registration/International_Students.asp
For upgrading options, please refer to the Academic Upgrading program.
For international students, please refer to the International section. http://www.keyano.ca/Instruction/Student_Services/Admissions_and_Registration/International_Students.asp
Advanced credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution, please refer to the Prior Learning and Assessment section.
Advanced credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution, please refer to the Prior Learning and Assessment section.
Program Outcomes
A student graduating from the baccalaureate program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Alberta and be prepared to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination.
Program Structure
YEAR 1: Term I (September - December)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 117 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 |
| NURSE190 | Nursing in Context A | 7 |
| NURSE191 | Nursing Practice I | 3 |
| PSYCH 106 | Psychological Principals for Nursing | 3 |
Term II: (January - April)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 115 | Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing | 3 |
| NURSE 118 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| NURSE 194 | Nursing in Context A1 | 5 |
| NURSE 195 | Nursing Practice II | 6 |
Term III (May - June)
English Elective 3
YEAR 2: Term I (September - December)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 290 | Nursing in Context B | 5 |
| NURSE 294 | Nursing in Context B1 | 5 |
| NURSE 295 | Nursing Practice IV | 7 |
| NURSE 291 | Nursing Practice III | 7 |
| MMI 133 | Integrated Medical Biology | 3 |
Term II (January - April)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 294 | Nursing in Context B1 | 5 |
| NURSE 295 | Nursing Practice IV | 7 |
| NURSE 291 | Nursing Practice III | 7 |
| SOCY 100 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
Term III (May - June)
Elective Student Choice 3
YEAR 3: Term I (September - December)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 377 | Nursing Research I | 3 |
| NURSE 387 | Nursing Research II | 3 |
| NURSE 390 | Nursing in Context C | 5 |
| NURSE 391 | Nursing Practice V | 7 |
| NURSE 395 | Nursing Practice VI | 7 |
| ELECTIVE | Political Science | 3 |
Term II: (January - April)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 394 | Nursing in Context C1 | 5 |
| NURSE 391 | Nursing Practice V | 7 |
| NURSE 395 | Nursing Practice VI | 7 |
| ELECTIVE | Philosophy | 3 |
Term III (May - June)
Elective Student Choice 3
YEAR 4: (September - December)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 490 | Nursing in Context D | 5 |
| NURSE 491 | Nursing Practice VII | 7 |
Term II: (January - April)
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE 494 | Nursing in Context D1 | 3 |
| NURSE 495 | Nursing Practice VIII | 9 |
Tuition And Fees
- Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
- International students, please refer to the International Student Fees.
- Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.