Diploma Registered Practical Nurse to B.Sc.N.

Comments about Diploma Registered Practical Nurse to B.Sc.N. - At the institution - Kitchener - Ontario

• Objectives
  The program of study for Diploma Registered Practical Nurses (Stream E) prepares students for practice as Registered Nurses. It builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the diploma practical nurse program. Stream (E) students enter at Level II. Level II nursing courses are designed to assist in the transition of students to baccalaureate studies. Students are integrated with Conestoga Site Collaborative B.Sc.N. students (Stream D) of the McMaster Mohawk Conestoga B.Sc.N. Program for most courses. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be awarded the B.Sc.N. degree by McMaster University.
• Entry requirements
  Diploma Registered Practical Nurses
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Course description
  Courses      Hours
  Advanced Credit: 30 units     
  Level III:     
  Integrated Biological Basis of Nursing Practice 1     78
  Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 1     91
  Health and Safety self directed     4
  Elective     39
  Level IV:
  Integrated Biological Basis of Nursing Practice 2     78
  Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 2     91
  Client Health Assessment     39
  Elective     39
  Level V:
  Health, Science and Society     39
  Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness 3     39
  Guided Nursing Practice 3     156
  Elective     78
  Level VI:
  Introduction to Research Methods and Critical Appraisal     39
  Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness 4     39
  Population Health     65
  Elective     78
  Level VII:    
  Guided Nursing Practice 6     312
  Advanced Nursing Concepts 1     52
  Elective     39
  Program Option: Research Project     26
  Level VIII:    
  Program Option: Research Project     26
  Guided Nursing Practice 7     312
  Advanced Nursing Concepts 2     52
  Elective     39
  TOTAL UNITS: 123