UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING

1. UBC SCHOOL OF NURSING http://www.nursing.ubc.ca Posted May 19, 2014

2. Some data about Nurses in Canada • In 2008, there were ~280,000 nurses in Canada • Giving us a ratio of one nurse per 127 persons • 6% of Canadian nurses are male • up from 2.4% in 1985 and 3.8% in 1995 • 10% of UBC School of Nursing students are male • From a blog by a male nursing student: • “Nursing is a dynamic profession that is in need of 'a few good men'. The act of care knows no gender.”

3. Nursing as a Profession “ Thinking about a career as a registered nurse?The possibilities in nursing are limitless. Nursing offers everyone a wide range of opportunities for career challenges, travel, professional development and the personal satisfaction of working in a caring profession that helps people to get well or to stay healthy.” –Canadian Nurses Association, 2009 (revised)

4. Nursing IN THE COMMUNITY: IN A HOSPITAL: • health clinics • schools • wellness programs in the workplace • doctors’ offices • home care • family planning clinics • poison control centres • prenatal and well-baby clinics • rehabilitation centres • sexually transmitted disease units • AIDS hospices • emergency • intensive care • operating room • post-surgery • maternity • cardiovascular (heart) • oncology (cancer) • psychiatry • pediatrics (children) • palliative (dying people) • geriatrics (seniors)

5. Admission Requirements • Eligible applicants have completed a bachelor's degree or significant progress (minimum of 48 UBC transferrable non-nursing credits) toward a degree in another field of study at a recognized university and who will complete the prerequisite courses by June 15 of the year they apply for entry ie June 15, 2014 for entry in September 2014.

6. Admission Requirements • Since Nursing is an undergraduate degree - graduate credit is not considered • If you have a degree from another country please send to information@nursing.ubc.ca • a) the name of the degree • b)name of the institution • c) name of city • D) name of country

7. Admission Requirements • All prospective students must demonstrate a minimum level of the English Language to attend UBC • Look at www.ubc.ca and then search under ELAS (English Language Admission Standard) for the admission requirements

8. CRNBC Requisite Skills and Abilities • It is important that you review the Skills and Requisites set out by our regulating body  the College of Registered Nurses (CRNBC) • You will need to be able to meet this in order to obtain your registration CRNBC Website; http://www.crnbc.ca/downloads/464.pdf

9. The School of Nursing is updating their immunization policies following a directive from the provincial government regarding the new influenza immunization infection control policy. These measures, for all health care workers, include either receiving the influenza vaccination (the preferred option) or wearing a surgical/procedure mask during flu season. Questions or concerns about this or other required immunizations, please contact, information@nursing.ubc.ca or call 604-822-9754 Immunization Policy Alert:

10. Admission Prerequisites completed with transcripts in by June 15 • 3 credits of English at 100 level of higher (no time limit ) • 6 credits of Human Anatomy & Physiology(within the last 7 years) -covers anatomy and physiology of all the body systems Examples of two A & P online options: 1) Athabasca Biol 235 (6 credits) 2) TRU 1593 & 1693 (2 x 3 credits) • For courses not listed - fill out PLAR form link found on BSN admissions site • Biol 155 is not accepted as 6 cred. of A & P • Courses that transfer as Biol 155 credit will be reviewed for equivalency to A& P

11. Admission Requirements • Application deadline to UBC 3rd year BSN   is December 1st  - previous and current UBC students submit "Change of Faculty" . A  new student – go to youBC create an account and then do application • Receive an email telling you what transcripts are needed and how to access supplemental. >Transcripts due January 30 including interim transcripts for prerequisite courses in progress.

12. Admission Requirements • 2nd part of the application is a SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE • Resumeshowcases your education history, work experience, volunteer/community service work, leadership roles or activities and extra-curricular activities • Personal Statement introduces you to the committee • Referee Contacts (2 of them) - not reference letters • - due  Janaury 30th

13. Who gets an interview • Based on • 60% on GPA and 40% supplemental • Minimum of 70% GPA based on the last 30 credits up to December of the year you apply.

14. Admission Requirements • From about 400+ eligible applicants -   • the top 200 are invited for an interview in mid April and then 120 are offered seats in the School of Nursing

15. Interview Process • Multiple Mini Interviews • 6-8 stations for 6-8 minutes each

16. What happens after the interview? • Scores are tallied and by the 2nd week in May offers are made 120 Accept offers by June 15 and all final transcripts for courses in progress must have been received. Accept all applications but in the final selection process preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

17. School Fee Information In addition to: University fees (courses, faculty, AMS, etc.) There are Nursing Specific Costs: http://www.nursing.ubc.ca 2) Frequently Asked Questions (#30) • Books for the program cost approx. $1800 • Uniforms • Immunizations • Medical equipment (stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs) • Student Accident Insurance • Photo ID • Graduation fees • CNA Registration Exam • Total including books = about $3700

18. General Program Curriculum • There are 5 consecutive terms beginning the first Tuesday of September after a compulsory Orientation  the last week in August • 2014 the dates are August 27/28

19. General Program Curriculum • 1st term:  • a Foundations course N302  and N303  adult older adult • in clinical 3 weeks into the program • 3 thread courses that run throughout the first 4 terms:   • N304 Relational Practice • N305 Critical Inquiry   • N306 Policy/Ethics/Leadership

20. General Program Curriculum • Starting in term 2 and continuing through terms 3 &4  the students rotate through 5 professional practice courses - 6 week rotations with 3 x 8 hour days of clinical per week  in Maternity, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community and a 12 week rotation of Adult/Older Adult acute care.   • Need to be back on time for the beginning of each term- classes start the first day of rotation.

21. General Program Curriculum • The 5th term includes a synthesis project,  a major focus clinical rotation of 6 weeks and a final 8 week practicum/preceptorship.

22. Other information: • ~ 1281 clinical hours in the 20 months very intense program- days, evenings and in preceptorship night shifts • Very low attrition rates • Very high success rates in the Canadian registration exam • Commitment to the program is essential

23. Resources WEBSITES: UBC SON • http://www.nursing.ubc.ca Current student blog • http://blogs.ubc.ca/bsnhandbook EMAIL: first contact the information email • information@nursing.ubc.ca or call 822-9754 (Ruxandra) • Admissions advisor Cathy.Ebbehoj@nursing.ubc.ca