Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science 

Nurses are the largest professional group in Canada's health care system, sustaining our physical, emotional, and social well-being. Prepare for a rewarding career in nursing with experiential learning in our state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation Centre.

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Credential
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Duration
Eight semesters
Start Date(s)
September (Fall)
Locations
Belleville
Open to
Domestic Students
CIP Code
51.3801

Find your career

The Bay of Quinte region has a chronic shortage of registered nurses. The demand for nurses is anticipated to grow and accelerate over the next few decades. This pattern is projected throughout Ontario and across Canada as the demand for registered nurses increases in proportion to the country’s aging and growing population. Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program will find their skills are in demand throughout the health care sector. 

Nurses provide care for patients in all conditions, at all stages of life – from prenatal health to palliative care – in diverse settings: 

  • In hospitals, specializing in surgical and postsurgical care; emergency; intensive care; care of the childbearing family and children; geriatrics; cardiovascular care; oncology (cancer); and mental health. 
  • In rehabilitation centres, hospices, primary care offices, nursing homes, and community agencies providing home care. 
  • In public health units, schools, as well as providing Telehealth, workplace wellness programs, family planning and baby wellness clinics. 
  • In research and progressive leadership positions in various sectors, including government and postsecondary institutions.

Is it for you?

A career in nursing is both challenging and rewarding. People of all ages can thrive in this program. They must be: 

  • Passionate about helping others. 
  • Committed to lifelong learning 
  • Driven to make a difference in the health of individuals, families, and communities. 
  • Proficient in math and science. 
  • Mature and reliable. 
  • Effective communicators. 
  • Able to work as part of a team. 
  • Responsive and open to feedback  

Graduates earn a BScN credential that meets the College of Nurses of Ontario requirements, qualifying them to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and register as a registered nurse (RN) in Canada and the US. 

Loyalist College has been granted consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting December 16, 2021. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

How you'll learn

Experiential learning 

Loyalist College provides an intensive, hands-on learning approach characterized by small class sizes; dedicated faculty; close ties to employers; strong work integrated learning; Indigenous perspectives embedded in the curriculum and innovative teaching practices including simulation. 

Loyalist is an international leader in the integration of human simulation technology. Thanks to our state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation Lab, students will have the have the opportunity to: 

  • Conduct real-life practice scenarios with high-fidelity human clinical simulators. 
  • Develop competence and confidence in a safe, realistic learning environment. 
  • Collaborate with their peers, completing stages of group development, clarifying roles, setting shared goals, and resolving conflict in realistic and interactive simulations. 

Learning is facilitated through a combination of clinical and in-person classroom education. Upon graduation, students will have completed over 1,000 hours of supervised work placement. Clinical practice begins in the second semester of study, providing supervised, real-world experience to consolidate knowledge and experience. Students will also have the opportunity to: 

  • Complete multiple practice experiences in clinical and community settings; these include acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, maternal-child care, mental health settings and community facilities. 
  • Engage with guest speakers and Indigenous educators to discuss Indigenous health and culturally inclusive collaborative initiatives with First Nations communities, as well as interprofessional education. 
  • Access community-based care opportunities.  
  • Research practice issues and problems, prepare conceptual arguments, draw conclusions and prepare papers and presentations. 
  • Review both quantitative and qualitative data and have access to research reports, library materials, and databases at the forefront of the field of practice. 

Outstanding faculty make the difference 

  • Learn from faculty members with varied backgrounds in mental health, maternal childcare, palliative care, acute care, emergency and trauma care, chronic illness and rehabilitation, long-term care and community health nursing. 
  • Many faculty members continue to work in their fields, with current knowledge of clinical practices. Several faculty members hold specialty certifications from the Canadian Nurses Association. 
  • Learn with a human simulation specialist who has won an international award for her work in simulation training.

Courses

ANAT1008 Anatomy & Physiology 1

This course introduces the student to the study of human anatomy and physiology and is the first of two courses exploring the structure and function of the human body. An integrated and systemic approach will be taken to provide the student with the background concepts to understand pathophysiology. An engaging classroom experience will address the following topics: basic anatomical concepts and terminology; fundamentals of histology; Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base balance; Electrophysiology; and the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, and Endocrine Systems.

COMM1082 Critical Reasoning & Academic Writing

Students develop their academic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills by discussing, researching, and writing related to a variety of nursing and health topics. They develop library literacy and searching proficiency to locate information in the professional databases which are foundational academic skills. In analyzing and comparing texts and writing in a variety of academic styles, students develop scholarly academic writing and critical reading skills that support their future academic work and prepare them to communicate effectively in professional settings.

NURS1027 Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab

Students explore the concepts of wellness, health and illness within the framework of primary health care and within various clinical settings.

NURS1026 Foundations of Nursing Practice Theory

This course will explore social, physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of health, wellness and illness within the framework of Primary Health Care.

PSYC1017 Lifespan Development

This course is designed to introduce students to theory, methodology and research findings in the field of life-span developmental psychology. Organized topically, it will examine developmental changes from conception to death by focusing on biological, cognitive and socioemotional processes. Students will learn about the development of intelligence, language, self, identity, personality, gender, and morality across the human lifespan. Moreover, they will examine the social contexts of development including family relations, peer groups, and friendship. The course will end with an examination of death and grieving.

NURS1008 Nursing as a Profession

This course is an introduction to the foundations of nursing as a profession, it includes the history of nursing, nursing education and the Canadian health care system. Standards of nursing practice, the nursing process, principles of Primary Health Care (PHC), determinants of health and the role of nursing are discussed.

ANAT1009 Anatomy & Physiology 2

This course introduces the student to the study of human anatomy and physiology and is the second of two courses exploring the structure and function of the human body. An integrated and systemic approach will be taken to provide the student with the background concepts to understand pathophysiology. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and tutorial learning will cover the anatomy and physiology of the Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems. Prerequisite: ANAT 1008

HUMA1000 Becoming a Global Changemaker

This Loyalist College graduate attributes course will help shape your perspectives, broaden your understanding of important issues affecting our societies today, and equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will inform your ability to influence your community in a meaningful and impactful way. By exploring topics such as cultural competency, Indigenous education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, health and wellness, and ecological literacy, you'll be equipped with a powerful toolkit that extends far beyond the classroom.

NURS1013 Clinical Practicum: Nursing in a Residential Setting

Within various clinical settings, this course explores the concepts of wellness, health, and illness within the framework of Primary Health Care. Prerequisite: NURS 1026, NURS 1027, NURS 1008 Co-requisite: NURS 1025

NURS1012 Health Assessment 1

Prerequisite: ANAT 1008

NURS1025 Nursing in a Residential Setting

Prerequisite: NURS 1026, NURS 1027, NURS 1008 Co-requisite: NURS 1013

NURS1028 Pharmacotherapeutics 1

Students improve and refresh basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions. They apply these concepts to health science and health care scenarios. Students master basic math skills to develop confidence for future application to their profession.

NURS3007 Chronic & Rehabilitation Nursing

This course focuses on the impact/influences of long-term health challenges on clients. It will examine rehabilitative and supportive nursing practices within the framework of Ontario’s Chronic Care Model. Prerequisite: NURS 1014, ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 2020, NURS 3009

NURS2020 Clinical Practicum: Chronic & Rehabilitation Nursing

This integrative practice experience students develop abilities to assess, intervene, evaluate and support clients and their families experiencing chronic health challenges. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 3007

NURS2022 Clinical Practicum: Mental Health Care

Prerequisite: NURS 1028, ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025 Co-requisite: NURS 3008

NURS2006 Health Assessment 2

Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012 Co-requisite: PHAR 2005

NURS3008 Mental Health Care

This course explores the experiences of persons living with mental illness and examines related nursing therapeutics. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1014, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 2021

NURS2007 Pathophysiology 1

This course introduces the student to the study of pathophysiology. An integrated and systemic approach will be taken to provide the student with the background concepts to understand pathophysiology. Basic pathophysiological concepts and terminology, as well as pathophysiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems will be covered. It is expected that the student will bring to this course a competent background in human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009

PHAR2005 Pharmacotherapeutics 2

This course covers the theory and principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing and provides students with the requisite knowledge to administer medications, provide patient education, and assess potential for adverse events related to drug and lifestyle issues. Theory will include basic legal and safety issues related to drug administration by nurses. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 2006

NURS3007 Chronic & Rehabilitation Nursing

This course focuses on the impact/influences of long-term health challenges on clients. It will examine rehabilitative and supportive nursing practices within the framework of Ontario’s Chronic Care Model. Prerequisite: NURS 1014, ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 2020, NURS 3009

NURS2020 Clinical Practicum: Chronic & Rehabilitation Nursing

This integrative practice experience students develop abilities to assess, intervene, evaluate and support clients and their families experiencing chronic health challenges. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 3007

NURS2022 Clinical Practicum: Mental Health Care

Prerequisite: NURS 1028, ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025 Co-requisite: NURS 3008

INDG2003 Indigenous Health

Course description not available

NURS3008 Mental Health Care

This course explores the experiences of persons living with mental illness and examines related nursing therapeutics. Prerequisite: ANAT 1009, NURS 1012, NURS 1013, NURS 1025, NURS 1014, NURS 1028 Co-requisite: NURS 2021

NURS2010 Pathophysiology 2

This course is an extension of Pathophysiology 1. An integrated and systemic approach will be taken to provide the student with the background concepts to understand pathophysiology. In this course the focus will be on the pathophysiology of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. It is expected that the student will bring to this course a competent background in human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: NURS 2007

NURS2011 Research in Evidence Informed Nursing Practice

This course allows students to explore the interaction between theory, research, and evidence-informed practice. Students develop an understanding of common research methods and the information literacy skills necessary to search, read, critically examine, and use scholarly nursing, health, and social science research. As novice research consumers, students learn to pose a researchable practice question, critically appraise research studies, and judiciously incorporate relevant findings into their evidence-informed practice with patients, families, communities, and populations.

NURS2013 Acute Health Challenges

This course examines the client’s experience of acute health challenges across the lifespan, while focusing on nursing care, therapeutics and nursing processes within a Primary Health Care framework. Prerequisite: NURS 1024 Co-requisite: NURS 2014

NURS3002 Canadian Health Care System

The Canadian health care system is an important underpinning as to who we are as Canadians. This course is designed to build on students’ current understanding of the Canadian health care system. Students explore the different levels of government and understand how each one impacts our health care delivery system. They discuss social determinant of health as it relates to access to care. Students demonstrate knowledge of the health care system and its impact on client care and professional practice. And they also assess the significant challenges to the health care system as it relates to the current funding model. Prerequisite: NURS 1018, NURS 1019

NURS3013 Children, Youth, and Families

Using Primary Health Care principles and a health promotion/health protection perspective, students will examine the determinants of health which influence childbearing families. Using a theoretical lens, learners will explore assessments, interventions, and support of families during childbearing and childrearing years. Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3014

NURS3016 Clinical Practicum: Acute Health Challenges

Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, PHAR 2005, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3018

NURS3014 Clinical Practicum: Children, Youth, & Families

In institution and community settings, students will develop and implement strategies to explore, develop, and support positive health behaviours of young families, individuals living with mental health challenges, or chronic health issues. Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3013

NURS3011 Ethical & Theory Concepts

This course will explore social, physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of health, wellness and illness within the framework of Primary Health Care. Prerequisite: NURS 1026, NURS 1027

NUTR3000 Nutritional Sciences

This nutrition course will provide nursing students with fundamental knowledge related to food and nutrition. Factors influencing eating behaviours and the identification of nutritional problems are explored. The focus includes individual and public health interventions that can be implemented to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, basic principles of clinical nutrition interventions for at-risk individuals related to malnutrition and nutrition support, and nutritional needs at critical stages of the life cycle. Prerequisite: NURS 1024

NCBE3001 Criminology

The interdisciplinary study of social science examining the individual and social aspects of crime is known as criminology. Students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.

NCBE3002 Gaming and Gender: The Digital Divide

This degree elective breadth course combines the study of digital games and psychological, sociological, cultural, aesthetic and literary influences characteristic in online gaming. Students explore parallels between modern societal values related to gender and those occurring in the gaming world. Through experiential learning opportunities involving gameplay, students examine a variety of elements and how they converge or diverge from socio-cultural norms. Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3003 Global Citizenship

Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3004 Global Perspectives

Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. Using fundamental knowledge in the field of sociology, students analyze globalization and its impact on Canadian society. Students take opposing views to debate the opportunities and challenges that come with globalization.

NCBE3005 Introduction to World Drama

The course provides an introduction for students to a variety of dramatic works from around the world. This course will present art and history of theatre as it has evolved from pre-historic times to our post-modernist world. We will examine the literature of theatre-structure, form, genre and style and how a play text is transformed into theatre.

NCBE3006 New Worlds & Alt Realities

Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.

NCBE3007 Survival: Information Age

On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets – television, radio, websites, RSS and podcasts – reports on issues that address our well-being. Through discussions, readings and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media by better understanding the inherent risks. Issues like alternative medicine (e.g. vaccinations) and socio-legal issues (e.g. bullying, hacking, surveillance, privacy) provide grounds for students to use principles from the social science as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.

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NURS2013 Acute Health Challenges

This course examines the client’s experience of acute health challenges across the lifespan, while focusing on nursing care, therapeutics and nursing processes within a Primary Health Care framework. Prerequisite: NURS 1024 Co-requisite: NURS 2014

NURS3013 Children, Youth, and Families

Using Primary Health Care principles and a health promotion/health protection perspective, students will examine the determinants of health which influence childbearing families. Using a theoretical lens, learners will explore assessments, interventions, and support of families during childbearing and childrearing years. Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3014

NURS3016 Clinical Practicum: Acute Health Challenges

Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, PHAR 2005, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3018

NURS3014 Clinical Practicum: Children, Youth, & Families

In institution and community settings, students will develop and implement strategies to explore, develop, and support positive health behaviours of young families, individuals living with mental health challenges, or chronic health issues. Prerequisite: NURS 2006, NURS 2010, NURS 2020, NURS 3007, NURS 3008, NURS 2022 Co-requisite: NURS 3013

NURS4007 Interprofessional Collaboration

This course is designed for nursing students and other health care professionals in their final year of their program. The focus of this course is on collaborative practice of healthcare. Students will explore roles and responsibilities of the various healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients. Through a variety of interprofessional activities, students will develop the skills needed to work effectively with other healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: NURS 3017

NURS3006 Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis

This course examines the client’s experience of acute health challenges across the lifespan, while focusing on nursing care, therapeutics and nursing processes within a primary health care framework. Prerequisite: NURS 2011

NCBE3001 Criminology

The interdisciplinary study of social science examining the individual and social aspects of crime is known as criminology. Students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.

NCBE3002 Gaming and Gender: The Digital Divide

This degree elective breadth course combines the study of digital games and psychological, sociological, cultural, aesthetic and literary influences characteristic in online gaming. Students explore parallels between modern societal values related to gender and those occurring in the gaming world. Through experiential learning opportunities involving gameplay, students examine a variety of elements and how they converge or diverge from socio-cultural norms. Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3003 Global Citizenship

Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3004 Global Perspectives

Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. Using fundamental knowledge in the field of sociology, students analyze globalization and its impact on Canadian society. Students take opposing views to debate the opportunities and challenges that come with globalization.

NCBE3005 Introduction to World Drama

The course provides an introduction for students to a variety of dramatic works from around the world. This course will present art and history of theatre as it has evolved from pre-historic times to our post-modernist world. We will examine the literature of theatre-structure, form, genre and style and how a play text is transformed into theatre.

NCBE3006 New Worlds & Alt Realities

Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.

NCBE3007 Survival: Information Age

On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets – television, radio, websites, RSS and podcasts – reports on issues that address our well-being. Through discussions, readings and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media by better understanding the inherent risks. Issues like alternative medicine (e.g. vaccinations) and socio-legal issues (e.g. bullying, hacking, surveillance, privacy) provide grounds for students to use principles from the social science as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.

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NURS3005 Clinical Practicum: Community & Population Health Nursing

This course will provide students the opportunity to work in community settings with diverse populations. Students focus on the role of the nurse in the community and public health nursing utilizing a population health framework. Students apply the principles of community assessment, development, and program planning with an emphasis on the social, political, and economic determinants of health to develop a population-focused health project. Prerequisite: NURS 2012, NURS 2013, NURS 2014 Co-requisite: NURS 3003

NURS3003 Community & Population Health Nursing

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community and public health nursing, using the population health framework. It addresses principles of community assessment and development, program planning, and other strategies that are supported through a population health perspective, with particular emphasis on populations, and social, political and economic determinants of health. Co-requisite: NURS 3005

NURS4001 Nursing in Complex Situations

This course explores the client's experience of complex health challenges. It examines related nursing therapeutics with an emphasis placed on clinical judgment and decision-making. Prerequisite: NURS 2013, NURS 2014 Co-requisite: NURS 4000, NURS 4002

NCBE3001 Criminology

The interdisciplinary study of social science examining the individual and social aspects of crime is known as criminology. Students work through an introduction to the social science perspective on crime. Presentations, discussions, and assignments allow students to investigate the various theoretical positions related to crime and criminal behaviour. Working forward from the types and definitions of crime, students trace some of the links between government policy and the impacts of these policies on both society and the individual.

NCBE3002 Gaming and Gender: The Digital Divide

This degree elective breadth course combines the study of digital games and psychological, sociological, cultural, aesthetic and literary influences characteristic in online gaming. Students explore parallels between modern societal values related to gender and those occurring in the gaming world. Through experiential learning opportunities involving gameplay, students examine a variety of elements and how they converge or diverge from socio-cultural norms. Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3003 Global Citizenship

Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and develop a personal awareness of the meaning of freedoms, rights and obligations in a diverse global community and consider the political, social and economic drivers that influence patterns of human behaviour and the health of the planet. Based on general principles of global citizenship, students look beyond national borders to assess personal responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the planet and inhabitants. Students critically evaluate information related to environmental and social health, equipped with attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental and social responsibility.

NCBE3004 Global Perspectives

Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new ways of looking at the world. Using fundamental knowledge in the field of sociology, students analyze globalization and its impact on Canadian society. Students take opposing views to debate the opportunities and challenges that come with globalization.

NCBE3005 Introduction to World Drama

The course provides an introduction for students to a variety of dramatic works from around the world. This course will present art and history of theatre as it has evolved from pre-historic times to our post-modernist world. We will examine the literature of theatre-structure, form, genre and style and how a play text is transformed into theatre.

NCBE3006 New Worlds & Alt Realities

Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this category of prose, students have the opportunity to explore the various sub-genres that present readers with new ways of thinking about some of the issues that face society. Students also develop skills in critical analysis using a variety of approaches and methodologies from literary studies.

NCBE3007 Survival: Information Age

On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets – television, radio, websites, RSS and podcasts – reports on issues that address our well-being. Through discussions, readings and assignments, students enhance their ability to interpret and question information presented by the media by better understanding the inherent risks. Issues like alternative medicine (e.g. vaccinations) and socio-legal issues (e.g. bullying, hacking, surveillance, privacy) provide grounds for students to use principles from the social science as a means to think critically about real and perceived risks in daily life.

Notes

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NURS4004 Integrated Practicum

This course provides the student with the opportunity to work and learn in a health care setting based on student interests, individual learning needs, lifelong goals and program progression policy. This integrated practicum experience uses the preceptor model and may occur in a variety of settings. Using a preceptor model the student has the opportunity to develop leadership and independence in their nursing practice and to achieve the competency level expected of nurses entering the profession. Prerequisite: NURS 4005, NURS 4006 Co-requisite: NURS 4003

NURS4003 Leadership Capstone Project

In this capstone course, students explore leadership roles of nurses in facilitating quality improvements in a variety of health care settings. Students examine trends, leadership strategies, and structures to promote and maintain high quality health care delivery and services. Students demonstrate their ability to create a focused, evidence-based analysis that applies empirical evidence to solving a particular opportunity, problem, gap, identified need, or challenge that is relevant to the practice environment of their Integrated Practicum. Students will choose a clinical challenge related to information and communication technology, quality improvement, cultural safety, and/or social justice in their practicum setting. The student will disseminate their synthesized knowledge of key issues using both written and visual outputs. This course will be delivered on-line. Prerequisite: NURS 4001, NURS 4000, NURS 4002

*Courses subject to change.

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Admission requirements

Required academic preparation: 

  • Loyalist College requires direct entry applicants seeking admission into the College’s Honours BScN degree to meet the following academic requirements: 
  • Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent 
  • Have successfully completed the following prerequisites: a minimum of six university (U) and/or university/college (M) preparation level courses in Grade 12 including: 

Core courses: 

  • Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) 
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (MDM4Y, MCB4U, MCV4U or MHF4U) 
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U or equivalent) 
  • Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U or equivalent) 

Electives: 

  • Two electives from the post-secondary admissions for universities approved list 

Minimum grades and averages: 

  • Minimum of 75 percent in each of the four core courses 
  • Minimum 60 percent in each elective 
  • All six courses must meet a minimum overall average of 75 percent 

Loyalist College Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees stream graduates or students with an equivalent Pre-Health advanced diploma and degree stream certificate from another college and who have achieved an overall average of 75 percent or higher, and a minimum grade of 70 percent in all courses will be eligible for admission consideration. 

 

Admission from Practical Nursing programs: Applicants who have successfully completed an Ontario College Practical Nursing diploma program with a minimum overall average of 75 percent and a minimum grade of 70 percent in each course will be eligible for admission consideration. 

 

NOTE: Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science is a highly competitive program; possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. 

Bridge Semester for RPNs: 

Graduates of an Ontario College Practical Nursing diploma program who hold a registration in good standing without a history of disciplinary action with the College of Nurses of Ontario may be eligible for advanced standing if they have graduated from an Ontario college within the past seven years and have worked for a minimum of two years full time post-graduation as an RPN.   

  • Graduate of an Ontario College Practical Nursing diploma program in the last seven years with a minimum of 75 percent in all courses 
  • Hold a registration in good standing without history of disciplinary action with the College of Nurses Ontario 
  • Worked for a minimum of two years full-time post-graduation as an RPN. 

Mature Students 

To be eligible for admission as a mature student, an applicant to Loyalist’s Honours BScN degree program must: 

  • Be at least 21 years of age or over on the first day of classes. 
  • Have not attended post-secondary education on a full-time basis within the last five years. 
  • Possess the published secondary school subject requirements, or equivalents. 
  • Meet the minimum admission average of 75 percent based on these subjects. 
  • Have a minimum grade of 75 percent in Grade 12 English (ENG4U), any Grade 12U Mathematics, Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) and Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U). 
  • Submit official copies of transcripts for their secondary school grades, or any other academic work. 

Additional requirements 

  • An up-to-date immunization against certain communicable diseases is required as part of the registration process.  
  • Standard First Aid and CPR HCP certification must be valid for the duration of the program.  
  • Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. 
  • N95 Mask Fit Test 
  • Nursing practice requires sustained physical, mental and sensory capacity to participate in all classes, labs and clinical field placements to deliver safe client care* 

*Please review the College of Nurses of Ontario Requisite Skills and Abilities fact sheet found at cno.org and assess personal fit with the demands and expectations of nurses in Ontario 

Costs

Approximate costs (2024 – 25) 

  • Domestic Tuition: $6,354 
  • Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367 
  • Total: $7,721 
  • Total Number of Semesters: 8 

Additional costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc. And are the responsibility of the student.   

*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and fees page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies. 

Paying for college 

At Loyalist College, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to your success. We’re here to help you navigate the costs of college and connect you with a variety of financial aid programs, resources and donor-supported awards. Explore paying for college.   

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant – NEW! 

First-semester students in this program may be eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay grant.  

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides funding for students studying in priority programs in priority communities in Ontario with a focus on: 

  • Encouraging learning and working in the same region where you study 
  • Meeting current labour market needs 
  • Ensuring communities have the workers they need for in-demand jobs 

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Other

  • The new Loyalist College Baccalaureate Nursing programs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and RPN Bridge to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) have received preliminary approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

 

  • Loyalist’s Nursing – Honours Bachelor of Science program has fulfilled the necessary requirements for the Canadian Association of Schools in Nursing (CASN) Path A accreditation program and successfully completed an accreditation review in June 2024.