British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Standard Option)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Online; Distance
Field of Study:Emergency Medicine

Description:

The only of its kind in BC, BCIT's Emergency nursing specialty is a unique, comprehensive program that educates registered nurses (RNs) from all over the world. Our hands-on learning, clinical experiences, and expert faculty give you the skills employers seek.

This highly unique program prepares you to work in the fast-paced, dynamic emergency care environment. No two shifts are the same, with constantly changing patients who have many different reasons for needing emergency care. Emergency nurses take on leadership, support, and decision-making roles to provide the best patient care possible.

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