Trent/Fleming - Bachelor of Science - Nursing

 

The Trent/Fleming College Nursing program is an integrated, collaborative four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) Degree.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications for the Trent/Fleming B.Sc.N. program are to be submitted to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre at www.ouac.on.ca

You need only apply to our program once, and your application is made to Trent University.

The application code for the regular 4 year program is RCN.

A compressed program for students with sufficient university credits to fast track through the program in three years is also available. The 3 year compressed program application code for applicants is RFN.

 

Program Highlights

The Trent University/Fleming School of Nursing offers an integrated, collaborative program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) degree. Courses in the program are delivered on both sites throughout the four years. The program has a science base in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, pathophysiology and research methods. Theoretical courses provide the foundation for the study of concepts underlying the arts and science of nursing as a profession.

Opportunities for practical application of the theoretical principles are offered throughout the program. The program exposes students to a variety of contexts within which nursing care is delivered in today's world. The curriculum is intended to move the student through an understanding of the self as client to the provision of care to others: namely individuals, families, communities and other groups. Practicum opportunities stress a holistic approach to care delivery, recognizing that the nurse must assess the needs of the client and encourage, advocate for, and support the client's quality health care.

Various teaching methods are used in the program, including lectures, labs and seminars for theory courses and case studies and simulations of nursing courses. Students may choose to develop a specific focus within the program (e.g. Aboriginal health issues, women's health issues, geriatric nursing) through careful selection of elective courses and placement opportunities at both Trent and Fleming. Students should consult with their academic advisors for help in selecting courses to ensure that all prerequisites are met.

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St. Joseph's at Fleming is the first long-term care facility built on a college or university campus. This new, 200-bed home on our Peterborough campus sets the standard for compassionate care and innovation. Students from more than 20 programs participate in clinical field practice, applied research, and volunteer initiatives within or associated with the facility.

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

OSSD including six Ontario 4U/M credits (or equivalent), including ENG4U plus one 4U credit in each of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Normally students with an overall average lower than 70 percent will not be admitted to the program.

HEALTH AND NON-ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Nurses deal with patients/clients who have low immune system functioning or may have infectious diseases. It is imperative that nurses protect themselves and their patients from harm. Health Documentation, immunization information and required certifications must be submitted prior to acceptance into the B.Sc.N. program. Yearly re-certifications and immunization updates are mandatory and required to be submitted by students who are registered in the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing.

Mandatory documentation must be provided by the submission deadlines. Failure to supply appropriate documentation in a timely manner will result in denial of entry to clinical placements and may result in deregistration from the course and/or program.

Initial Health Requirements and Certifications for Year 1 and New Students to the Trent/Fleming Scholl of Nursing:

• Completed Immunization and Communicable Disease Review form and supporting documentation
• Documentation of CPR Level C certification within the last 12 months
• Vulnerable Sector Police Records Search current within one month of start of program

See the  Trent website  for submission deadlines for documentation described above.

Additional requirements for Year 1 students:

• Influenza Vaccine (public vaccine clinics will be available in October and it is the student's responsibility to be vaccinated)
• N95 Mask fit testing must be completed during fall term. Mask fit testing sessions will be available through the School of Nursing

NOTE: There will be an additional cost for this service.

Fall Term requirements for Year 2, 3 and 4 Students and Winter Term and Spring Term requirements for All Students (Year 1, 2, 3 and 4):

• TB Testing-current documentation of annual one-step testing (two-step required if the interval is greater than 12 months between testing--to be shown in Fall Term only)
• Documentation of CPR level C recertification within the last 12 months
• Vulnerable Sector Police Records Search current within 6 months of each placement
• N95 Mask Fit-documentation of date of testing and mask type to be current within the last 24 months
• Work/Education Placement Agreement Forms (WEPA)
• Documentation of Influenza Vaccine once available (must be received by December 1st)

NOTE: Placement agencies may have additional requirements. Students must fulfill their placement agency requirements. Please be aware there may be additional costs associated with your placement.

 

 

Selection Process

 

Health Requirements

Immunization Requirements

This program has immunization requirements. For more information, and to print the required immunization form, please see the Immunization Information page.

 

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