DESCRIPTION
This individualized, self-paced Graduate Nurse program is designed to meet the needs of nurses who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills in preparation for either returning to active practice or for practicing in an acute or sub-acute environment.
Length of Program: up to 12 months on a part-time basis.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This program prepares the graduate to practice nursing by meeting the re-entry course requirement for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC). Once registered, nurses are prepared to work in a variety of areas.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general Kwantlen University College admission requirements, applicants must meet the following:
Additional Requirements
Prior to enrolling in GNUR 1210 applicants must meet the following requirements:
- CPR Certificate - Level C. CPR certification must remain current throughout the course.
- Immunizations consistent with the requirements of clinical agencies. A TB skin test or chest x-ray dated within 2 years of registering into the program. Some practice experience agencies may require proof of current immunizations. Failure to have documentation acceptable to the agency at the time of placement may mean denial of the experience, which in turn will prevent completion of the program of studies.
- A criminal record check is required by the CRNBC prior to registration as a nurse and is pre-practice requirement of some of the clinical agencies used during the program. Related costs are the responsibility of the individual student. The CRNBC may refuse to register any person who has been convicted of an indictable offence.
- Applicants with any criminal convictions should request advice from the Registrar of the Canadian Registered Nurses Association of BC (CRNBC) before making formal application for admission to the program.
- Some Clinical agencies may require students to take an Oath of Confidentiality. If any practice experience agencies require proof of current immunizations, all costs and responsibilities associated with these are the responsibility of the individual students. Failure to have documentation acceptable to the agency at the time of placement may mean denial of the experience, which in turn will prevent completion of the program of studies.
All costs associated with the above requirements are the responsibility of the individual student.
CONTENT
The program admits students on a bi-monthly basis. Courses may be taken concurrently with the exception of preceptorship which may only be taken when all other courses are successfully completed.
The program is organized into 4 courses
GNUR 1110 Theory – On-line course
CRNBC entry-level competencies provides the framework for the study materials. The topics of study have been divided into categories: patient centered care; communication; gerontology; human response to health challenges; nursing care of patient's with health challenges; population health; health promotion; community health; and leadership in nursing. On campus orientation on the first day of classes is mandatory.
GNEA 1104 Pharmacology – On-line course
Students will review the fundamental principles of pharmacology, by studying relevant legislation, drug action, routes of administration, principles of administration, and calculation of drug dosages for drugs used for common health problems. They will become familiar with the generic and trade names of drugs prescribed for common health challenges and will explore the use of pharmacology fundamentals in the nurse's role. On campus orientation on the first day is mandatory. Offered once per semester. Jan-May-Sept.
GNUR 1180 Lab & Workshop Course: Graduate Nurse Re-entry
The student attends a series of labs and workshops. The labs offer students the opportunity to refresh their knowledge and gain new knowledge and psychomotor skills. The workshops focus on topics such as professional issues in nursing; critical thinking; clinical decision making; and the preceptorship. Preparation for the labs is in the form of a self study module and on-line learning. Students are required to attend in person at the Surrey Campus 9 times to meet program requirements.
GNUR 1210 Preceptorship
The preceptorship course is 160 hours minimum and takes place in a nursing practice setting. The student can suggest the setting and every effort will be made to accommodate student's request.
This self-paced, program is offered on a bi-monthly basis. The program includes on-line material for home study with on-line exams, nursing skill laboratory sessions and hospital clinical experience. The content provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe nursing care for adults in the health care setting.
The Upgrade program for nurses that are wishing to update their clinical skills is currently organized into 2 courses; GNUR 1180 and GNUR 1210 and can be completed in approximately 6 months. Nurses must have current registration with the CRNBC and have been away from nursing for less than 5 years.
COSTS
In addition to tuition fees, students will spend up to approximately $1,000 for textbooks, course materials, uniforms, etc., for the entire program. In addition to tuition, costs for the Upgrade program are approximately $600. Students are also responsible for providing their own transportation to the clinical experience.
GRADUATION
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Citation in Graduate Nurse Re-Entry Program.