Nursing – Bachelor of Science

Length: 4 years

Total Credits: 147.5 (to be recalculated once courses confirmed)

Intake Terms: Fall

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Castlegar

Credential: Applied Bachelors Degree

Cost:

Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is eligible for student loans

Effective Term: Fall

Effective Year: 09/01/2025

Advanced Standing:

1. Advance or Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment
   1. A student who has successfully completed any of the following college/university courses (or equivalent) may be given advance credit:
      1. English 110 and up to two University Transfer electives in which a grade of "C" or better was achieved within the last ten years. Each course must be transferable to the University of Victoria for 1.5 units.
      2. Biology 164/165, or equivalent, if completed within the last three years with a grade of "C" or better.
      3. Students are responsible for completing the application for advance or transfer credit prior to entry into the BSN Program. Students must submit a program application, before this assessment will occur.
   2. A student who applies for advanced standing from another Nursing Program will be considered on an individual basis.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Re-entry to the BSN Program is permitted only when seats are available. Applications for re-entry must be received six months in advance of the semester the student wants to re-enter. For September re-entry, applications must be received by March 31st of the same year. For January re-entry, applications must be received by July 31st of the previous calendar year.
2. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. Normally, there is a waiting period of 12 months between offerings of the same course or semester.
3. Returning students will be required to write a letter to the BSN Program Coordinator outlining their plans for success in addressing the factors that were salient in their original departure from the BSN Program.
4. Returning students will be required to successfully complete a Directed Study course prior to commencing the incomplete semester. The Directed Study will be developed by the Program Coordinator, instructor, and student to address identified learning needs.
   1. The Directed Study course is numbered according to the program year and the associated fee is determined by the Registrar’s Office.
   2. Students enrolled in the Directed Studies course are NOT enrolled in the Nursing Program.
5. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:
   1. Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
   2. Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
   3. Students transferring from another program within B.C.
   4. Where two or more applicants are from the same category, re-admission will be determined by the re-application date.
6. Normally, returning in two years or less will permit the student to maintain full credit for all courses successfully completed. After more than two year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed.
7. Students must complete the entire BSN Program within 84 calendar months (7 years) of initial entry. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will not be readmitted.

Assessment:

1. Grading
   1. Grading in semesters 1 – 5 theory and lab courses will be as per the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.
   2. Grading in semesters 1 – 5 practice courses will be as per the Competency Based Grades as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.
   3. University of Victoria grading policy is used for semesters 6 – 8.

Grading Table: Other

Grading Table: Both the Standard Academic and Career and the Competency Based grading tables will be used.

Types of Assessments:

1. Students are evaluated and graded in each theory course as indicated in the respective course outlines. This may include, but not limited to, exams, written papers, presentations, individual and group projects.
2. Skill demonstrations are used to assess competence in relational and psychomotor skills in the Nursing Arts Centre.
3. In nursing practice courses, assessment occurs on a continual basis. All activities in which students participate may be considered assessment. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor or preceptor. Students are required to contribute to the assessment process and complete self-appraisals; overall assessment and assignment of CRG/NCG (COM as per UVIC in semesters 6-8) is the determined by the instructor.
   1. The Practice Appraisal Form (PAF) is used to provide formal feedback and based on performance criteria. Student performance is assessed as satisfactory, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory.
4. Supplemental Assessment(s)
   1. Requests for supplemental assessments must be received within 48 hours of the posting of marks.
   2. Supplemental assessments are offered at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.
   3. Students must have maintained an average grade of 60% or better in the course.
   4. The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 60% and will used in calculation of the final grade.
   5. Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.

Attendance:

1. Student attendance in class supports progress toward meeting the course learning outcomes and contributes to the learning community. Students will gain valuable insights and opportunities that would not be possible without the conversations and activities they will participate in. If a student finds themselves in a situation where they are not able to get to class or will be late, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class and progressing in the program.
2. Students are responsible for the work they miss and may be required to complete make-up assignments as recommended by the instructor.
3. Absence from learning experiences may preclude the student being able to meet the learning outcomes for that course and in turn, progression to the next semester.
4. Students missing more than 10% of a practice experience may be required to repeat the course.
5. Students claiming illness or extenuating circumstances for absence from any learning experience must contact the associated instructor and / or the practice agency directly at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time.
6. Students may be required to supply a doctor's certificate to substantiate claims of illness or other documentation to substantiate extenuating circumstances.
7. The School of Health and Human Services cannot provide substitute or "make-up" practice learning experiences outside of regularly scheduled practice education courses when students have been absent.

Assignments:

1. Students are required to submit all assessments on the date published in the course outline and communicated by the instructor.
2. Ten percent (10%) of the total value of the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day for non-negotiated late assignments. For example, if an assignment worth 40% of the final course grade is given a mark of 32/40 and is two (2) days late, eight (8) marks will be deducted and the student will receive a mark of 24/40. Late submissions of RPNs will be noted as "Needs Improvement" under the Professional Responsibility Domain of the Practice Appraisal Form (PAF).
3. When a student is unable to meet the published deadline for an assignment, they must notify the instructor prior to the published due date and request an extension.
4. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the individual student for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include serious illness, family crisis, or other unusual circumstances impacting completion of the assignment. The student is expected to observe the negotiated due date. Further extension of the deadline without penalty may or may not be permitted by the instructor.

Professional Requirements:

See Nursing Practice Policies and IHA Policy AU1100.

Other regulations:

1. Probation (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)
   1. In addition to criteria outlined in the above policies, students may be placed on probation if they fail to adhere to the Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses or the BCCNM’s Professional Standards for British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
   2. Students will be limited to two probationary periods while enrolled in the BSN program. Subsequent unacceptable behaviours or academic performance will result in required withdrawal.
   3. If a student’s probationary period extends beyond the fifth semester, the University of Victoria will be informed of the probation and conditions.
2. Required Withdrawal (See Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)
   1. Breaches to confidentiality, as outlined in the Nursing Program Confidentiality Agreement, IHA Policy AU1100, or the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses are grounds for dismissal from the program.
   2. Students who compromise the safety of clients in nursing practice courses will be required to withdraw from the BSN program.
   3. Students who fail two practice courses will be required to withdraw from the BSN program.