Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Program Title – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Credential Earned
Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree

Delivery
Full Time

Program Length
8 Semesters

Program Status
See individual program codes.
Bring Your Own Device

The BYOD initiative allows you to have access to tools and resources. Review BYOD information prior to the start of your program to ensure you have a system that meets requirements.
Tuition and Fees Second Career

Program Codes
Program codes are for September intakes except those that are indicated differently.
NORT – H112 (PC) Timmins Campus – WAITLISTED
NORT – H152 (KL) Kirkland Lake – NOT AVAILABLE

* Kirkland Lake Campus program is delivered in collaboration with Timmins Campus via a blended delivery model that includes in class video with a live classroom. Kirkland Lake Campus Students who are unsuccessful in a course may be required to travel to a different campus to retake course(s) as deemed necessary for program completion. Should enrolment numbers dictate, students may be require to complete their program at the Timmins Campus. Kirkland Lake Campus students may be required to travel to Timmins for some course delivery and some clinical placements. Students are responsible for arranging travel to and from the clinical setting, and they are responsible for all travel and accommodation related expenses. We will endeavour to notify students of any travel requirements prior to the start of the semester; however, students should be prepared to travel on shorter notice.

Program Specific Information and Forms
Below are admission requirements and/or forms that have to be completed before the start of the semester or the date specified.

BScN 1st Year Clinical Requirements Package Fall 2021

Program Description

Nursing is a profession that provides opportunities for specialization, team work, leadership and personal growth. Nursing promotes partnerships with other health care professionals in caring for clients and families across the lifespan through a variety of health care settings. Northern College is one of the partners in the Laurentian University BScN Collaborative Program and, as part of this partnership with Laurentian University, our nursing students are able to complete all four years of the BScN program at Northern.

Northern College’s nursing program provides opportunities for students to practice nursing skills in state of the art nursing practice labs equipped with integrative simulation equipment. This latest technology will assist in preparing students for actual client care through simulated medical scenarios. Our nursing program also incorporates new technologies, such as specialized software packages and web-based tools, many of which are used in health-care settings. Learning experiences will be enhanced through cooperation and consultation with faculty and peers through shared activities. Northern also utilizes its on-site Family Health Team clinic, to provide an excellent opportunity for nursing students to experience community-based nursing first hand while working within an interdisciplinary health care team.

Program Accreditation and Approval
The Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program at Northern College/Laurentian University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

The Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program at Northern College/Laurentian University (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

Articulation Agreements
Download the complete Articulation Agreement list for Universities and Colleges (PDF, 113KB). You can also visit OnTransfer. This site provides information and resources to help students and potential students find their way through Ontario’s postsecondary system.

Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of all courses outlined in the program of study, the graduate will eligible to write the examination for Registered Nurse credentialing as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Graduates may find employment in acute and long-term care agencies, public health, community agencies, doctors’ offices, clinics, mental health services, traveling health agencies and with individuals and/or families.

Contact Information
Tanya Spencer Cameron BScN, NP-PHC, MSc, CCNE
BScN Collaborative Program Coordinator & Professor
Tel: 705-235-3211 ext. 2124
cameront@northern.on.ca

Admission Requirements

The BScN program is oversubscribed and receives more than enough qualified applicants to fill the seats available. Applicants accepted into oversubscribed programs confirm their offer and pay their fees early to reserve a place in the program:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Six Grade 12 U/M credits including:
Grade 12 Math (U)
Grade 12 English (U)
Grade 12 Biology (U)
Grade 12 Chemistry (U)
Any two additional Grade 12 courses (4U/M)

Northern College does not offer academic testing for the Science equivalencies. Students entering the BScN program require a minimum overall average of 75% for admission. The successful completion of Northern College’s two semester Pre-Health Science program (2014 or later, with a minimum GPA of 3.0) will provide students with the admission requirements for entry into the BScN program. Our mature student status is defined by Laurentian University: an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 21 years on or before December 31 in the academic year. Admission for mature students will be in accordance with the policy at Laurentian University. Please contact Northern College’s Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more information.

Students considering the BScN program should also review the CNO document “Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario”, The skills and abilities outlined in this document must be demonstrated in order to become a nurse in Ontario. Applicants who wonder whether or not they have the requisite skills and abilities to be registered as an RN or RPN should contact the CNO to explore the kinds of supports they might require. Bring your Own Device (BYOD) at Northern is mandatory for all BScN students in all years of the program. Everyone must bring their own device to attend.

Admission Requirements for Clinical Placements
• Completed Immunization/Communicable Disease Testing Requirements forms, supplied by the College
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS/C.P.R. – HCP Level)
• Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent)
• WHMIS Certificate (may be obtained at a minimal cost through the College)
• A recent Canadian criminal reference/vulnerable sector check (original only/photo copy not accepted) – must be applied for no earlier than July 1st of the current year and is required prior to the start of the fall Semester.
• Mask Fit testing (offered in September, on campus by the Nurse Training Officers)
• AODA certificate (free of charge, access via link on Northern College’s main website http://www.northernc.on.ca/aoda-training)
• Workers Safety Awareness in 4 Steps training certificate (free of charge, access via link to Ministry of Labour)

CPR re-certification, police record search, and immunization updates are required annually and are to be completed prior to the fall semester. Any costs for these tests/certifications will be the responsibility of the applicant. Students who do not comply with the immunization requirements will not be allowed into the clinical practice settings, and as such will not be able to complete the required practicum to graduate from the program.

To be eligible for participation in clinical training, the student must not have been convicted of any criminal offence for which they have not been pardoned. An unpardoned criminal record will result in inability to participate in clinical practice courses and could prevent the student from graduating. A criminal record may also impede the student’s ability to write the National Registration Exams required for nursing employment in Canada. As of January 1, 2005, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all applicants for registration or reinstatement from within Canada to provide a recent Canadian Police Information Centre Criminal Record Synopsis (CPIC or OESC check) as part of the registration process. The criminal record check registration requirement enhances public protection by allowing CNO to identify those who have criminal records that could affect their suitability to practice nursing.

Students are responsible for the cost of appropriate uniforms and equipment (e.g. stethoscope, watch, etc.) required for the clinical area as well as transportation to/from practicum placements. Although we make every effort to accommodate the student’s preference of clinical placement location, students should be aware that they may be placed in a community outside of Timmins or Kirkland Lake, which may entail travel. Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from clinical agencies, and they are responsible for all associated costs, including any overnight accommodation. Clinical days may include weekends and start/end times will reflect agency hours. Students are responsible for the cost of appropriate uniforms and equipment (e.g. stethoscope, watch, etc.) required for the clinical area, as well as any costs associated with transportation to/from practicum placements.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information

International Students English Proficiency Requirements will require one of the following:

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System – minimum overall band of 6.5 must be achieved with no individual Band score under 6.0
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer based overall minimum score of 88, with the minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 60+

PLUS Grade 12 Advanced Level (OSSD) equivalent Core Course with 75% in each for the equivalents of Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology plus 2 senior level courses.

Semester 1
NS1004 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring I (LU course Code: NURS1004)
NS1056 Professional Growth I (LU course Code: NURS1056)
NS1206 Relational Practice I (LU course Code: NURS1206)
BN2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology (LU course Code: BIOL2105)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 2
NS1007 Health and Healing I (LU course Code: NURS1007)
NS1094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring II (LU course Code: NURS1094)
NS1207 Relational Practice II (LU course Code: NURS1207)
BN2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology, continued (LU course Code: BIOL2105)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 3
NS2084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring III (LU course Code: NURS2084)
NS2006 Health and Healing II (LU course Code: NURS2006)
BN2036 Microbiology for Health Sciences (LU course Code: BIOL2036)
BN2220 Clinical Chemistry (LU course Code: CHMI2220)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 4
NS2144 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring IV (LU course Code: NURS2144)
NS2057 Professional Growth II (LU course Code: NURS2057)
NS2107 Health and Healing III (LU course Code: NURS2107)
BN2220 Clinical Chemistry, continued (LU course Code: CHMI2220)

Semester 5
NS3005 Health and Healing IV (LU course Code: NURS3005)
NS3084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring V (LU course Code: NURS3084)
NS3056 Professional Growth III (LU course Code: NURS3056)
NS3406 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis I (LU course Code: NURS3406)
NS3206 Relational Practice III(LU course Code: NURS3206)

Semester 6
NS3005 Health and Healing IV, continued (LU course Code: NURS3005)
NS3066 Professional Growth IV (LU course Code: NURS3066)
NS3094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VI (LU course Code: NURS3094)
NS3416 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis II (LU course Code: NURS3416)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 7
NS4084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VII (LU course Code: NURS4084)
NS4156 Professional Growth V (LU course Code: NURS4056)
NS4206 Relational Practice IV (LU course Code: NURS4206)
NS4416 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis III (LU course Code: NURS4416)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 8
NS4157 Professional Growth VI (LU course Code: NURS4057)
NS4094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VIII (LU course Code: NURS4094)

Semester 1

NS1004 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring I (LU course Code: NURS1004)
This course introduces the concept of health in nursing. Opportunities are provided to apply the nursing process in multiple educational contexts with an emphasis on safe and ethical care with older adults and families. Learners are required to integrate concurrent learning. (lec/sem 3, lab 3, 34 hr exp) cr 4

NS1056 Professional Growth I (LU course Code: NURS1056)
This course focuses on an introduction to the profession of nursing. Opportunities are provided for learners to explore the evolution of nursing and professional standards within a Canadian context. Nursing knowledge is introduced in terms of relationships between theory, practice, and research. Learners are required to integrate concurrent learning. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS1206 Relational Practice I (LU course Code: NURS1206)
This course focuses on the learner’s discovery of self as nurse and self in relation to others. Opportunities are provided to engage in structured reflection guided by the literature and interaction with others. Emphasis is placed on understanding how select concepts relate to and impact on experiences with self and others. Learners are required to integrate concurrent learning. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

BN2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology (LU course Code: BIOL2105)
This course provides the anatomical knowledge base for all health related courses. The course describes human anatomy and physiology at the cellular, tissue, organ, and systems levels of organization, using current medical terminology. Aspects of this course will concentrate on clinical applications including causes, signs and symptoms of common diseases, as well as pathological effects of drugs and alcohol. (lec/sem 3, lab 3)

Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 2

NS1007 Health and Healing I (LU course Code: NURS1007)
This course focuses on developing an understanding of family experiences with chronic health challenges. Opportunities are provided for learners to explore literature related to models of family assessment and chronicity as well as concepts relevant to health and healing. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS1004, NURS1206, NURS1056. (lec/sem 3, 10 hr exp) cr 3

NS1094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring II (LU course Code: NURS1094)
This course focuses on health assessment of individuals across the lifespan with an emphasis on well adults. Opportunities are provided to apply the nursing process and demonstrate clinical decision-making within a practice setting. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS1004, NURS1056, NURS1206. (lec/sem 3, lab 3, 88 hr exp) cr 4

NS1207 Relational Practice II (LU course Code: NURS1207)
This course introduces therapeutic use of knowledge and skills in relation to others in the context of professional relationships. Opportunities are provided to develop beginning competencies in the establishment of respectful and safe engagement for client-centred care. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS1004, NURS1056, NURS1206. (lec/sem 3, sem 1) cr 3

BN2105 Human Anatomy and Physiology, continued from Fall Semester (LU course Code: BIOL2105)
This course provides the anatomical knowledge base for all health related courses. The course describes human anatomy and physiology at the cellular, tissue, organ, and systems levels of organization, using current medical terminology. Aspects of this course will concentrate on clinical applications including causes, signs and symptoms of common diseases, as well as pathological effects of drugs and alcohol. (lec/sem 3, lab 3) cr 6

Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 3

NS2084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring III (LU course Code: NURS2084)
This course focuses on the application of integrated pharmacological knowledge and interventions within nursing process. Opportunities are provided to develop caring practice with patients experiencing health challenges. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS1094, NURS1007, NURS1207, BIOL2105. (lec/sem 3, lab 3, 108 hr exp) cr 4

NS2006 Health and Healing II (LU course Code: NURS2006)
This course focuses on the nurse’s role in meeting the health care needs of generative families. Opportunities are provided to develop an understanding of human growth and development and nursing care of the perinatal, newborn, and pediatric client. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. . PREREQ: NURS1007, NURS1094, NURS1207, BIOL2105. (lec/sem 3, 10 hr exp) cr 3

BN2036 Microbiology for Health Sciences (LU course Code: BIOL2036)
This course is an introduction to microbiology and is offered to students in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program. The topics covered include morphology and structure, classification, microbiology techniques, microbial nutrition, growth, environmental effects on microbes, sterilization and disinfection, host-microbe interactions, antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents and a survey of common infectious diseases. PREREQ: BIOL2105. (lec/sem 3, Lab 3) cr 3

BN2220 Clinical Chemistry (LU course Code: CHMI2220)
A course designed to develop nursing students’ understanding of the relationship between disease, the underlying biochemical causes and the methodology for diagnosis. PREREQ: BIOL2105. (lec/sem 3)
Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 4

NS2144 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring IV (LU course Code: NURS2144)
This course focuses on experiences with healing in relation to complex health challenges. Opportunities are provided to apply the nursing process, demonstrate pattern recognition, increase self-directedness, and participate in delivery of comprehensive care of patients. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS2084, NURS2006, BIOL2036. (lec/sem 6; lab 3; 108 hr exp) cr 7

NS2057 Professional Growth II (LU course Code: NURS2057)
This course focuses on complex issues inherent in the delivery of nursing care from a Canadian perspective. Opportunities are provided for learners to examine moral, professional, ethical, and legal nursing knowledge in relation to current practice. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS2084, NURS2006, BIOL2036. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS2107 Health and Healing III (LU course Code: NURS2107)
This course focuses on human pathophysiology. Opportunities are provided to translate knowledge of such science to inform nursing practice. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS2084, NURS2006, BIOL2036. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

BN2220 Clinical Chemistry, continued from Fall Semester (LU course Code: CHMI2220)
A course designed to develop nursing students’ understanding of the relationship between disease, the underlying biochemical causes and the methodology for diagnosis. (lec/sem 3) cr 6

Semester 5

NS3005 Health and Healing IV (LU course Code: NURS3005)
This course focuses on concepts, principles, frameworks and standards of practice relevant to the community health nursing context in Canada. Opportunities are provided to engage in community health assessment and program planning with emphasis on health promotion. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI 2220, NURS 2144, NURS 2057, NURS 2107. (lec/sem 3)

NS3084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring V (LU course Code: NURS3084)
This course focuses on health promotion and protection within the context of physiological, psychological, psychosexual, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual health. Opportunities are provided to explore health and healing in relation to health-care delivery. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI 2220, NURS 2144, NURS 2057, NURS 2107. (lec/sem 3, lab .5, 96 hr acute exp, 72 hr community exp) cr 4

NS3056 Professional Growth III (LU course Code: NURS3056)
This course focuses on the examination of teaching and learning theory and methods. Through critical reflection, learners explore current evidence, beliefs, and values as they apply the teaching and learning process. Opportunities are provided to experience teaching and learning in the context of health promotion and protection. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI 2220, NURS 2144, NURS 2057, NURS 2107. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS3406 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis I (LU course Code: NURS3406)
This course focuses on the introduction of the foundations of nursing knowledge including philosophical, theoretical, and scientific underpinnings. Opportunities are provided to describe inter-relationships between theory and research grounded in clinical practice. Learning experiences require integration of new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI 2220, NURS 2144, NURS 2057, NURS 2107. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS3206 Relational Practice III (LU course Code: NURS3206)
This course advances the development of empirical, theoretical, and experiential relational praxis. Opportunities are provided to demonstrate advanced relational competencies to establish, maintain and bring closure to professional relationships in challenging circumstances. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI 2220, NURS 2144, NURS 2057, NURS 2107. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

Semester 6

NS3005 Health and Healing IV, continued from the Fall Semester (LU course Code: NURS3005)
This course focuses on concepts, principles, frameworks and standards of practice relevant to the community health nursing context in Canada. Opportunities are provided to engage in community health assessment and program planning with emphasis on health promotion. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: CHMI2220, NURS2144, NURS2057, NURS2107. (lec/sem 3) cr 6

NS3066 Professional Growth IV (LU course Code: NURS3066)
This course focuses on the social construction of health inequities. Opportunities are provided to critically examine health outcomes of power inequities at the level of the individual, family, community, and professionally. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3084, NURS3056, NURS3406, NURS3206. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS3094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VI (LU course Code: NURS3094)
This course focuses on health promotion and health protection within the context of diverse aggregates. Opportunities are provided to further explore health and healing in relation to health-care delivery. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3084, NURS3056, NURS3406, NURS3206. (lec/sem 3, lab .5, 96 hr acute exp, 72 hr community exp) cr 4

NS3416 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis II (LU course Code: NURS3416)
This course focuses on traditions of quantitative and qualitative nursing inquiry. Opportunities are provided to initiate nursing research praxis through the critical appraisal of published evidence. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3084, NURS3056, NURS3406, NURS3206. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 7

NS4084 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VII (LU course Code: NURS4084)
This course focuses on critical examination of nursing knowledge related to complex health challenges. Opportunities are provided to identify, appraise, and integrate relevant nursing knowledge to understand praxis. Learning experiences require the integration of new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3005, NURS3066, NURS3094, NURS3416. (lec/sem 3, lab 1, 200 hr exp) cr 4

NS4156 Professional Growth V (LU course Code: NURS4056)
This course focuses on the critical examination of complex nursing practice issues. Opportunities are provided for learner to reflect upon their development as novice practitioners informed by evidence and standards of practice. Learners are required are required to integrate new and concurrent learning. PREREQ: NURS3005, NURS3066, NURS3094, NURS3416. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS4206 Relational Practice IV (LU course Code: NURS4206)
This course focuses on the development of relational praxis including emerging health care trends and associated nursing responsibilities. Opportunities are provided to critically examine and appraise intraprofessional, interprofessional, and intersectoral relationships for client-centered care. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3005, NURS3066, NURS3094, NURS3416. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS4416 Nursing Inquiry and Praxis III (LU course Code: NURS4416)
This course focuses on promoting critical rationality in relation to selected topics for nursing inquiry. Opportunities are provided to systematically examine a current nursing issue through the theoretical application of methodological and ethical knowledge. Learners are required to integrate new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS3005, NURS3066, NURS3094, NURS3416. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

Elective Course x 1 (TBD each academic year)

Semester 8

NS4157 Professional Growth VI (LU course Code: NURS4057)
This course focuses on the examination of the underpinnings of leadership in promoting and maintaining high quality health care services. Opportunities are provided for learners to explore ongoing and potential changes within the practice setting. Learners are required to integrate new and concurrent learning. PREREQ: NURS4056, NURS4206, NURS4416, NURS4084. (lec/sem 3) cr 3

NS4094 Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VIII (LU course Code: NURS4094)
This course focuses on the critical integration of theoretical, empirical, ethical, and professional knowledge. Opportunities are provided to demonstrate competent, safe, ethical, and evidence-informed practice as learners transition toward the role of a novice practitioner. Learning experiences require the integration of new and prior learning. PREREQ: NURS4056, NURS4206, NURS4416, NURS4084. (lec/sem 3, 360 hr exp) cr 9