Nursing: Degree Completion for Registered Nurses
Description
For general information about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), please see the main program page.
This option provides Registered Nurses with access to Semester 6 for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Once admission requirements are met, Registered Nurses complete the equivalent of three semesters of full time study.
Diploma graduates from the Collaborative Nursing Program in BC may be admitted directly into Semester 6 depending on seat availability and date of diploma program completion.
An access course, NRSG 3190, is available for Registered Nurses who are graduates of other nursing programs.
Prior Learning Credit may be available for Registered Nurses who have equivalent learning experiences or have completed continuing education and nursing specialty courses. The cost of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the responsibility of the student.
Program Admission Requirements
Admission into Semester 6 for registered nurses is based on seat availability, meeting KPU's General University Admission Requirements, plus the following program specific requirements:
- Completion of one of the following:
- the diploma program at a Collaborative Nursing Program in a BC institution or
- an individual assessment and the access course (NRSG 3190) offered at KPU within two (2) years prior to entry.
- Proof of practicing membership with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) that must remain current throughout the program.
- Submission of an official transcript indicating completion of a diploma in nursing program.
- Completion of ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1202 (or equivalent 6 credits of undergraduate English) and two other undergraduate elective (6 credits).
- Completion of a Canadian CPR Level C course, which is current at the time of entering the program. This must remain current throughout the program.
- Immunizations consistent with the requirements of practice agencies.
- An interview and/or letters of reference, if requested.
The KPU access course for registered nurses must be completed by all nursing program diploma graduates who are not graduates of a Collaborative Nursing Program in order to ensure that those entering Semester 6 have the knowledge and abilities equivalent to other students in the program.
Note: This program is recognized by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) which is the regulatory body for registered nurses in this province. In order to practice nursing upon graduation, students must meet the CRNBC English Requirements and Requisite Skills and Abilities for practicing nurses. To learn more visit www.crnbc.ca.
Program Continuance Requirements
Students in the program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.33 with no grade lower than C in all required courses, including electives.
Program Requirements
In accordance with the Indicators of Nursing Education Standards established by College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC), the maximum allowable time students enrolled in KPU's Degree Completion for Registered Nurses BSN program have to complete all program requirements for graduation is six years.
The program of studies for Registered Nurses includes:
Semester 6: Health Promotion and Community Empowerment
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| NRSG 3211 | Health 4: Health Promotion and Community Empowerment | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 3220 | Professional Growth 4: Research | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 3225 | Professional Growth 3: Nursing Inquiry | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 3231 | Self and Others 3: Reflection on Caring Practice | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 3241 | Nursing Practice 6 | 4.5 credits | |
Semester 7: Societal Health
All of: |
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| NRSG 4111 | Health/Professional Growth: Influencing Change | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 4120 | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 4141 | Nursing Practice 7 | 4.5 credits | |
| One undergraduate elective to be completed prior to entering Semester 8 | |||
Semester 8: Transitions
All of: |
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| NRSG 4211 | Health/Professional Growth: Transitions | 3 credits | |
| NRSG 4242 | Consolidated Nursing Practice | 8.5 credits | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
