1. Welcome to NURSING
McMaster University
Fall Preview 2019

2. At McMaster
This year, our School of Nursing was named the second best in Canada and 15th in the world by the QS World University Rankings, moving up 21 spots from our world ranking just three years ago.

3. Nursing at McMaster Presentation Plan
Nursing…an Outstanding Career Option
Becoming a Registered Nurse
Why Choose McMaster
- Admission Requirements
- Student Centered Learning
- State of the Art Teaching Strategies
McMaster’s Nursing Program
Level 1-4
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4. Nursing at McMaster Nursing…an Outstanding Career
strong demand for nurses
Offers diverse opportunities
Global
Profession is growing
Career growth
Dynamic
Knowledge & skills are transferable
Challenge and satisfaction
Financial rewards
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5. Nursing at McMaster Where do Nurses Work? Nurses in the Community
Health clinics
Schools
Wellness programs in the workplace
Home care
Family planning clinics
Poison Control centers
Prenatal and well-being clinics
Rehabilitation centers
Sexually transmitted disease units
Hospices
Prisons
Salaries for full-time RN’s
Hourly Annual
Start , 416
5 yrs , 332
25 yrs , 577
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6. Nursing at McMaster Nurses in the Hospital Emergency Intensive care
Operating room & post-surgery
Maternity (babies, mothers, families)
Cardiovascular (heart)
Oncology (cancer)
Psychiatry
Pediatrics (children)
Palliative (people at end-of-life)
Geriatrics (seniors)
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7. Becoming a Registered Nurse
Nursing at McMaster
How do I Become a Nurse?
BScN Degree (4 years-basic)
Becoming a Registered Nurse
Registration Examination – CNO*
NCLEX
Annual Fee
RN – License to Practice in Ontario
(graduates as a generalist nurse)
*College of Nurses of Ontario
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8. Ontario Secondary School 105s Other Applicants Pre-Health Science
Nursing at McMaster
Applicant Categories
101s
Ontario Secondary School
105s
Other Applicants
Pre-Health Science
University
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9. NCLEX PASS RATES 2018 Nursing at McMaster
Basic BScN First Attempt Year End McMaster % % Conestoga % % Mohawk % %
All streams combined First Attempt Year End McMaster average 89% % Ontario average % %
NCLEX PASS
RATES
2018
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10. Nursing at McMaster Admission Requirements
OSSD – Ontario Secondary School Diploma
English U
Biology U
Chemistry U
One of Advanced Functions U or Calculus and Vectors U or Mathematics of Data Management U
Two additional U or M courses to total six
Minimum 85%
Offers based on interim grades – conditional on final grades
Last year cut-off was 88%
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11. Indigenous Applicants
Nursing at McMaster
Indigenous Applicants
You will be considered under Facilitated Indigenous Admission Program (FIAP) if you wish to self-identify
It allows the applicant to apply under the Indigenous specific criteria of the program
All applicants must still complete ALL program and supplementary applications
Applicants will be connected to all the Indigenous Services at McMaster
McMaster is dedicated to supporting Indigenous students as they prepare for, transition to, and navigate life at McMaster.
Services for Indigenous Students: Indigenous Students Health Science Office (ISHS), Cultural & Peer Support, In-Residence Elders, Mentorship program, Indigenous Scholarships & Bursaries
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12. 20 Month Accelerated Program
Nursing at McMaster
20 Month Accelerated Program
Admission Requirements
2 years of university required, ie: Life Science, Kinesiology, Sciences
Required courses: Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
Nutrition
Statistics
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13. Nursing at McMaster Admissions Requirements
CASPerTM Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics
Online at takecasper.com - must register
$40 fee non-refundable, $10.00 each site
6 dates made available to students
Situation Judgment Test – scenarios with probing questions
Assesses key personal and professional characteristics – soft skill such as: ethics, empathy, communication, collaboration, cultural sensitivity etc
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14. Nursing at McMaster CASPerTM Answer honestly, nothing to pre-study
Applicants from all 3 sites must complete
Applicants are shown a series of interpersonal conflict videos and dialogue scenarios → ask series of probing questions (3), response time limited (5 min)
Developed for McMaster University’s medical program
Allied health, education, law and business
Take a CASPerTM test
Toy Refund video
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15. Nursing at McMaster
High School Applications
2016
1537
2017
1639
2018
1740
2019
1892
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16. Is Nursing for you? Nursing at McMaster Review prior to applying
College of Nurses of Ontario – Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario
4pager-final.pdf
Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN)
Essential Requirements for Study in Baccalaureate Nursing
Programs in Ontario
requirements-for-bscn-study
Nursing at McMaster
Is Nursing for you?
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17. Why choose Nursing at McMaster University
Student-Centered Teaching & Learning Strategies
Self-directed learning
Problem-based learning
Smaller Groups & tutorials
Lifelong learning skills
Many and varied clinical placements- starting in year 2
Local – around golden horseshoe
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18. Global Health Placements
National – Moose Factory, Sioux Lookout, Dawson City, Whitehorse, Kenora
International – Zambia, Kenya, Philippines, New Zealand, Nepal, Peru
Once Elective Course – Global Health
Global Health Placements
Opportunities for:
clinical placements around the world
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19. Why Choose Nursing at McMaster?
State of the Art Teaching Resources
Centre for Simulation Based Learning
Simulation Equipment
→ simulation.mcmaster.ca
Standardized Patient Program
→ simulation.mcmaster.ca/spp.html
Anatomy Laboratory
→ macanatomy.mcmaster.ca
Health Sciences Library
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20. Can I get a McMaster University by going to Mohawk or Conestoga
Nursing at McMaster
Can I get a McMaster University
nursing degree
by going to Mohawk or Conestoga
College?
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21. Same opportunities for clinical placements
Nursing at McMaster
Yes you can!!
Identical curriculum
Identical fees
Same opportunities for clinical placements
Do not reside in McMaster residences
Same academic regulations
Campuses differ
Cutoffs and targets may differ
Apply through OCAS not OUAC
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22. Program Structure for First Year
Nursing at McMaster
Program Structure
for
First Year
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23. Nursing Courses (theory and clinical – lab)
Nursing at McMaster
Level 1
Core Courses:
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Nursing Courses (theory and clinical – lab)
Community Engagement and Citizenship
Psychology
Elective
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24. Nursing at McMaster Level 1 Typical Timetable January-27-20 MONDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
630
730
830
N1G03
N1J02
HTH SCI 1LL3
N1J02
N1G03
PBL
LEC
LEC - C01
930
C03/04
C01
C03
C01/02
LG GRP
2 Sections
1030
N1J02
LAB
1130
N1K02B
L01/02/03
L07/08/09
CLA - T03/04-2 Sections
3 Sections
CLA - T01/ Sections
1230
N1J02
HTH SCI 1H06B
2nd part of LEC
1330
L04/05/06
HTH SCI 1H06B
HTH SCI 1H06B
HTH SCI 1LL3
L10/11/12
LEC - Blended Reg - C01
TUT - Blended Reg
TUT - Blended Reg T01
1430
L06/07
HTH SCI 1LL3
TUT - Blended Reg T02
1530
HTH SCI 1H06B
1630
L01/02/04/05
L03/08
4 Sections
1730
1830
1930
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25. Program Structure For Upper Years
Nursing at McMaster
Program Structure
For
Upper Years
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26. Nursing Practice – clinical (8 hours weekly) Nursing Theory & Concepts
Nursing at McMaster
Level 2
Core Courses:
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Pathphysiology
Nursing Practice – clinical (8 hours weekly)
Nursing Theory & Concepts
Social Determinants of Health
Statistics
Electives
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27. Nursing Practice – clinical (12 hours weekly) Community Nursing
Nursing at McMaster
Level 3
Core Courses:
Nursing Practice – clinical (12 hours weekly)
Community Nursing
Nursing Theory & Concepts
Pathophysiology
Biochemistry- Nutrition
Nursing Research – practicum
Electives
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28. - clinical (24-35 hours weekly) Nursing Theory & Concepts Electives
Nursing at McMaster
Level 4
Core Courses:
Nursing Practice
- clinical (24-35 hours weekly)
Nursing Theory & Concepts
Electives
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29. Nursing at McMaster
BScN Uniform Scrubs
Stethoscope
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30. Where do I Find Information?
Visit our website: Call us at ext Vicki Benedetti Admissions Coordinator
Where do I Find Information?
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31. Nursing at McMaster
Questions?
January-27-20

32. Tracey Jewiss Chair, Admissions email@mcmaster.ca