British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Online; Distance
Field of Study:Critical Care Nursing

Description:

Learners in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Specialty Nursing program are Registered Nurses who are either seeking employment or are employed in one of the nursing specialties listed above. The program combines part-time distance study with practice-based clinical education. BCIT grants credit for previous experience and education through a variety of transfer credit, course challenge, and prior learning assessment procedures.

The collaborative efforts of the BCIT Nursing Specialties faculty, nursing curriculum consultants, employers, learners, practicing nurses, and clients have developed the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Specialty Nursing. The curriculum focuses on the technology of specialized nursing practice. Technology is broadly conceptualized as the knowledge, skills and attitudes that specialty nurses require in order to practice.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants must have: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing (73%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution,
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Work Experience
Post-secondary education: diploma in nursing

Current practicing registration with one of the following:
BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or
Canadian provincial equivalent or
Registered Nurse (RN) license number (if practicing outside Canada)

Work Experience: minimum six months work experience in an acute care setting

Submit a resume of work experience with your application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 23, 2021