Nursing - Second Entry
Overview
With learning that is concept-based, competency-driven and technology focused, this degree will prepare graduates to meet the challenges of current and future Registered Nursing practice requirements. Our Second Entry Nursing program enables learners to complete a BScN in two years. Entering with a minimum of 60 earned university credit hours and defined pre-requisites, students will earn an additional 90 credit hours over six consecutive terms. Learning will take place in hybrid format for theory courses, with lab, simulation and practicum experiences throughout the program. With a Strengths Based (Gottlieb, 2017) program philosophy, and a curriculum that is concept-based, competency-driven and technology focused, this degree will prepare you to meet the challenges of current and future Registered Nursing practice requirements. Focusing on practice-ready graduates, you will have the opportunity to earn microcredentials in specialized nursing knowledge and skills as they progress through the program of study.
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum 60 per cent, Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U). A minimum of 65 per cent in MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U is recommended.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
If an applicant already has an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, quality points can be added to their admission average according to the following:
|
Degree cumulative average |
60 to 69.9 per cent |
70 to 79.9 per cent |
80 per cent or above |
|
Quality points |
3 per cent |
6 per cent |
9 per cent |
Applicants who present an Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing (or equivalent) are not eligible to apply to the Collaborative Nursing program.
| Last year's cut-off | Mid- to high 80s |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Mid- to high 80s |
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Registered nurse
- Health administration and management
- Health and clinical data analysis
- Health policy and promotion
Experiential learning
With the Nursing program's strong clinical focus, you have opportunities each year to develop your nursing skills and knowledge in the finest hospitals and agencies in the region through clinical placements.
Clinical placements are a core component in each year of the Nursing program, starting from the first year of studies. Students appreciate and embrace the opportunity to apply their learning in a clinical setting. They are committed to becoming leaders in health-care delivery. They recognize the necessity and importance of working with trained professionals and their patients to enhance their knowledge and further their own skills and professional development.
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