TRU BScN Admission Information  Program Overview  Admission Requirements  Admission Process

What Nurses do……… Canadian Nursing Association Becoming an RN Are you thinking about a career as a registered nurse? The possibilities are limitless. Nursing offers both men and women 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. College of Registered Nurses of BC website “Nursing combines science with art. The science comes from knowledge gained through education and ongoing professional development. The art is developed through experience and the provision of nursing services to meet the various needs of clients and their families.” Association of Registered Nurses of BC ARNBC values the engagement of nursing students who will make key contributions to leadership in nursing identity, practice, voice and policy as our Association activities evolve over time.

Why do you want to be a RN? ~ explore your career options, interest and skills ~in nursing: develop critical thinking skills, independent decisions, adapt to multiple clinical settings, responsible for patient care to become → self-confident, self-awareness, & flexibility ~ rigorous program especially in the Sciences, academia and clinical practice ~ may want to probe decision more deeply if “always wanted to be a nurse” ~be aware of the BScN program : curriculum & courses

BScN Program Overview  4 year program (126 credits) that provides a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree  Eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)  Apply for registration to College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) to practice as a Registered Nurse  Eight academic study semesters and two summer sessions of consolidated nursing practice  Various health care practice agencies (Institutional, Community and International)  Days, evenings & weekend shifts  Expect in-town and out-of-town practicums (own expenses transportation/ accommodations )

BScN 4 Year Overview  Year 1 September to April  Health & Wellness /Chronic Health Challenges  Practice – Residential Care Facilities  Year 2 September to June  Practice – Acute Care & Community Facilities  Out-of-Town practicums – students expense  Year 3 September to June  Health Promotion, Community Development and Research  Practice – Community agencies, Acute Care  Preceptored or International Placements– students expense  Out-of-Town practicums – students expense  Year 4 September to April  Community and Leadership  Practice – Community, Acute Care, Residential Care, etc.  Semester 8 Preceptored

BScN Admission Information Admission Requirements BC Grade 12 or equivalent or Post-Secondary / Mature Student Status; grades must be current & completed within the past 10 years (2004 graduate to current year)  Mature Student Status: Any applicant of at least 19 years of age with a minimum of two years out of school who is lacking requirements for a program or course will be considered for mature student admission status Although the grade level requirement (grade 10, grade 12, etc.) will be waived for students classified as mature, individual course prerequisites listed for the program or course being applied for must be met. Admission Package > Nursing:

BScN Admission Information Admission Requirement – ENGLISH BC English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 73% (with the government exam within the last 5 years); or Level (5) on the composition section of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI), with all other categories of the LPI at a minimum of 70%; or LPI Level (4) if completed between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2013; or satisfactory completion of TRU English Assessment (ACCUPLACER) at the university entrance level; or completion of TRU ENGL 0600 (B) minimum grade; or completion of ESAL 0570 & ESAL 0580 with a (C+) minimum grade

Must provide evidence that you registered for the LPI exam or Accuplacer test before January 15 deadline if the exam is following this date LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY INDEX EXAM  The LPI is administered to students who plan to enter a post-secondary institution in B.C. and serves as an indicator of the level of English competency.  LPI scores are valid only if written within the last 2 years  An application/information form is available online at it can be picked up at the Assessment Centrewww.lpitest.ca ACCUPLACER Test  University preparation for 1 st year English  ABE Full- (English) :  Reading Comprehension – 85 /120 minimum  Sentence Skills – 80 /120 minimum  WritePlacer (Plus) – 7/8 minimum TRU Assessment Centre, Room OM

BScN Admission Information Admission Requirement - MATH  BC Math 12 Foundations (preferred) or Math 12 Pre-calculus or TRU MATH 0600 & MATH 0610 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade **Principles Math 11 or TRU MATH 0500 & MATH 0510 or equivalent with a (C) minimum grade will be accepted IF completed in grades 11/12 (2003/2004) to August 31, 2012**

BScN Admission Information Admission Requirements – 3 SCIENCES 1.Biology 12 or TRU BIOL 0600 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade 2. BC Chemistry 11 or TRU CHEM 0500 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade 3. One B.C. Science 11 or 12 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade (Biology 11 recommended) or TRU BIOL 0500, CHEM 0600, PHYS 0500 or 0600, SINC 0500 BIOL 1590 AND BIOL 1690 minimum (C) grade waives the 3 science requirements

BScN Admission Information Admission Requirement – Letter of Introduction Letter of Introduction – 2 typed pages  Personal History (employment/ community involvement)  Reasons for choosing nursing  Personal attributes: leadership qualities, communication skills, decision-making skills etc.  Career goals as a nurse

BScN Admission Process A complete application must be submitted. All supporting documents must be included before the deadline date of: JANUARY 15, 2014 Applications mailed or couriered on the deadline date must be clearly Post Marked by the post office or your application will not be accepted.

A complete application includes:  Or you 2014 – 2015 Admissions application form with cheque or money order payment for $26.51 application fee.  May apply on-line with credit card paymenthttps://applybc.ca/  Official final Ministry of Education High School transcript  Official Post-Secondary transcripts (if applicable)  Current high school students; must submit an Official grade 11 transcript AND a Certified current Interim grade 12 transcript showing courses in progress.  A final Official (PAPER) Ministry of Education transcript showing graduation must also be submitted by the end of June 2014  Students currently upgrading Admission Requirements (Post-Secondary) must provide Official transcript(s) upon application showing courses in-progress with interim grades. A final official Transcript must be provided no later than April 30, 2014  Letter of Introduction

BScN Application Process Selective Admission Process  A selective admission process is used to determine admission to year (1) of the BScN program.  A structured format is followed with all applicants being evaluated using the same criteria.  Applicants are ranked according to Admission Requirement Grades, Academic High School grades (11 & 12) & Post Secondary Grades  Applicants are not ranked by the date of their application.  Each applicant will be placed into the following categories: Accepted Wait listed Not accepted  Applicants will be notified in writing of their status in April 2014  Secure your seat in the program with a $ commitment fee

BScN Application Process Selected for Admission Acceptance is conditional and will not be deemed final until (ALL) documentation has been provided as follows:  Official (PAPER) Ministry of Education High School transcript showing graduation provided by end of June 2014  Official Post Secondary transcripts – for courses that were previously in progress must be submitted by end of April 2014 Every attempt is made to give Transfer Credit if applicable  A clear Criminal Record Check has been performed  All supporting medical forms and supporting documents have been completed and returned to the appropriate department as per instruction

Frequently Asked Questions……..  What is meant by equivalent? Courses that are equivalent to the Admission Requirement courses from High School, Upgrading, Post-Secondary or on-line courses. For example: Post-Secondary courses such as BIOL1110 instead of Biology 12 or TRU-OL MATH 0633 instead of Pre-Calculus 12.  How will I know if my Post-Secondary courses equal TRUs courses? Check the BC Transfer Guide to know how a course transfers between institutions in BC at:  Does Pre-Calculus 11 (rather than Principles Math 11) meet the requirement? NO, must be Principles Math 11 or MATH0500 & 0510 and must completed in Grades 11/12 (2003/2004) to August 31, 2012  Does Foundations Math 11, instead of Principles Math 11 meet the requirement? NO, must be Principals 11 or MATH0500 & 0510 (dated) or Math Foundations 12  Why do we need Pre-Calculus 12? BC Math Curriculum changed 2 years ago to Foundations Math 11 & 12. However, not many upgrading courses available, therefore, the other option is to complete Pre-Calculus 12

 I have taken a Post-Secondary English but did not receive a B grade. Will this still be accepted? Yes, a Post-Secondary Academic English will meet the English requirement if below a B grade, however, this grade is ranked.  Do I submit a High School transcript if it is more than 10 years? No, as you will need to upgrade any admission course requirement if it is 10 or more years old. You need to ask the Educational Institution of submit an Official Transcript directly to our Admissions Office  What if I am currently taking a course or will be taking a course in the Winter semester to meet Admission Requirements? Post-Secondary / Upgrading: submit an official transcript with the final Fall semester grades. High School: an official transcript or Certified current Interim grade 12 transcript needs to be submitted indicating that you are registered for a course before January 15, 2014 to meet the Admission Requirement(s).

Resources  TRU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program  BScN Courses / Curriculum  Fees - Cost of BScN Program in addition to TRU fees  Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)  Association of Registered Nurses of BC (ARNBC)  College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)