Bachelor of Science in Nursing
4 Years Full Time
CourseImg Nursing CAD 72104
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Nursing
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
2nd Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
3rd Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
4th Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
5th Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
6th Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
7th Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
8th Semester Tution Fee CAD 9013 9013.0
Required Documents
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of English Proficiency Test
  • Passport Copy
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their
eligibility for admission; OR

* Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR

* General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR

* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility

* English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

* Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of $95 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only 
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents).

Syllabus

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Level: 01

Code Course name and Description Hours
ANP1105

Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

An introduction to tissue and cell morphology, biochemistry of the cell and physiological concepts including diffusion, osmosis and membrane transport mechanisms. Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic and respiratory systems. Introduction to the control mechanisms: concepts of homeostasis, nervous and endocrine systems. (3 Credits). Prerequisites: OAC or 4U biology. (Previously ANP1101 and ANP1303).

39.0
ENG1100C

Workshop in Essay Writing

Intensive practice in academic essay writing. Emphasis on grammatical and well-reasoned expository writing, essay organization, preparation of research papers and proper acknowledgment of sources. Frequent written exercises and development of composition skills. Use of Writing Centre resources required outside regular class hours. (3 credits)

39.0
HSS1101

Determinants of Health

Introduction to Health Sciences including models and concepts of health and wellness, illness and disease. Biological, psychobehavioural, socio-political and environmental determinants of health will be examined. (3 credits) 

39.0
NSG1001

BScN Elective Level 1

A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits) 

39.0
PSY1101

Introduction to Psychology: Foundations

Object and method of psychology. Historical perspective. Nervous system, consciousness. Sensory processes, perception, cognition, memory, language and thought. Emotions, motivation. Learning. (Previously PSY1200) (3 credits) 

39.0

 

Level:02

Code Course name and Description Hours
ANP1106

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Anatomy of the skeleton, including the axial and appendicular skeleton. Anatomy and physiology of skeletal muscles of the trunk and limbs. Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including receptors, the sensory and motor pathways, the lower and higher functions of the central nervous system (3 credits). Previously ANP1102. Prerequisites OAC or 4U biology.

39.0
ANP1107

Human Anatomy and Physiology III

Anatomy and physiology of the endocrine regulation of metabolism, the digestive system, the reproductive system, and the urinary system; acid/base and water balance. (3 credits) Previously ANP1304. Prerequisites OAC or 4U biology.

39.0
HSS1100

Microbiology and Immunology

This course provides a foundation of infectious diseases. Basic microbiology, virology and immunology will be introduced within an interdisciplinary health context. (Previously BAC2100) (3 credits) 

39.0
NSG2001

BScN Elective Level 2

A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits) 

39.0
PHI1370

Philosophical Issues in Healthcare

Basic philosophical questions and theories about the nature of human beings and the meaning of life. Special emphasis on how such questions arise in the context of the healthcare professions. Readings from classical and contemporary sources. (3 credits)

39.0

 

Level:03

Code Course name and Description Hours
HSS2381

Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences I

Introduction to measurement and data analysis in health sciences. Use of computer applications to analyze, manage and present scientific data. Focus on application of such concepts as central tendency, variability, measuring association and testing hypotheses, within the health sciences. (3 credits)

42.0
NSG2113C

Introduction to Nursing Science (C)

Introduction to the discipline of nursing and to the profession in the Canadian healthcare context. Focus on concepts related to nursing science, as well as professional nursing roles and responsibilities in primary healthcare. Prerequisite: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107 or admission to second entry program. Previously NSG1100, NSG1120.

39.0
NSG2317L

Health Assessment (Lab)

Principles and application of holistic health assessment. Emphasis in norms and risk factors for children, adult and seniors. Clinical practice in simulation environment. Prerequisites: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107 or admission to the nursing second entry program.(previously NSG1315, NSG1316).

33.0
NSG2317T

Health Assessment (Theory)

Principles and application of holistic health assessment. Emphasis in norms and risk factors for children, adult and seniors. Clinical practice in simulation environment. Theory. Prerequisites: 24 university credits including ANP1105, ANP1106, ANP1107 or admission to the nursing second entry program. (Previously NSG1315, NSG1316.) 

26.0
PHS4300

Pathophysiology

Etiology of disease states, causes and mechanisms of pathology, preventive measures and corrective therapies. (3 credits) Prerequisites: ANP1105, ANP1106, and ANP1107.

39.0
PSY2114

Lifespan Psychology

Developmental psychology from birth to old age. (3 credits) The courses PSY2114, PSY2105 cannot be combined for credits. Course reserved for students registered in Nursing and Occupational Therapy and Biomedical Sciences.

39.0

 

Level:04

Code Course name and Description Hours
NSG2313L

Introduction to Nursing Practice (L)

Health assessment of individuals in simulation environments and selected health care settings. Selection, implementation and evaluation of individualized health promotion interventions across the lifespan. (Previously NSG1135.)

53.0
NSG2313P

Introduction to Nursing Practice (P)

Health assessment of individuals in simulation environments and selected health care settings. Selection, implementation and evaluation of individualized health promotion interventions across the lifespan. (Previously NSG1135.)

64.0
NSG3301

Research in Nursing

Introduction to nursing research paradigms and nursing research methodologies. Selection of research relevant to nursing practice. Introduction to critical appraisal of published nursing research studies. Strategies for knowledge transfer. (3 credits) Prerequisites or corequisites: HSS2381 (Previously NSG3302.) Courses NSG3301 and HSS3101 cannot be combined for credits.

39.0
NSG4400

BScN Elective Level 4

A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits)

39.0
NSG4401

BScN Elective Level 4

A course from another program of study which is approved by the Nursing department as an appropriate elective for the BScN program. (3 credits) 

39.0
PHA3112

Clinical Pharmacology

This course is a comprehensive study of drugs with instruction on their action on the human organism, as well as their toxicities and their method of administration. Particular emphasis is placed on the observations incumbent on nurses and problems of drug administration. (3 credits)

39.0

 

Level:05

Code Course name and Description Hours
NSG3107

Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness

Concepts and principles of nursing care of children with acute and chronic illness. Emphasis on family-centered care, assessment and nursing management of children at home and across health care settings. (Previously NSG3131, NSG3132) (3 credits)

39.0
NSG3111

Care of the Childbearing Family

Theoretical and research-based nursing care of childbearing families in hospital, home and community settings. Emphasis on maternal-infant care in situations of normality and risk. Concepts include family-centered perinatal health care, transitions to parenthood, family adaptation, coping and resources. (3 credits). (Previously NSG2301).

39.0
NSG3127

Nursing Professionalism and Ethics

Scope and standards of nursing practice. In-depth examination of ethical and legal practice situations and dilemmas. Emphasis on values clarification, professional image, professional socialization and inter-professional practice. (3 credits)

39.0
NSG3307L

Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness

Family-centered care of children experiencing acute and chronic illness. Practice in healthcare and simulation settings. Lab portion. (Previously NSG3135 and NSG3136).

21.0
NSG3307P

Practicum: Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness

Family-centered care of children experiencing acute and chronic illness. Practice in healthcare and simulation settings. Practicum portion. (3 credits includes NSG3307L)

96.0
NSG3311L

Practicum: Childbearing Family (L)

Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home, or simulation environments. Lab portion. (Previously NSG2135, NSG2136)

24.0
NSG3311P

Practicum: Childbearing Family

Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home, or simulation environments. Practicum portion. (3 credits includes NSG3311L and NSG3311S).

86.0
NSG3311S

Practicum: Childbearing Family (S)

Nursing care of childbearing families in different settings, such as hospitals, public health, community-based agencies, home, or simulation environments. This takes place in a classroom setting.

7.0

 

Level:06

Code Course name and Description Hours
NSG3103C

Theory in Nursing

Theory structure, evaluation, philosophical underpinnings and use in explaining phenomena of interest to the discipline are explored. A variety of theories and models, as well as their relevance and implications for nursing practice are emphasized throughout the course. (3 credits)

39.0
NSG3105

Care of Adults Experiencing Illness

Concepts and principles for nursing care of adults experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or predictable outcomes, across health care settings and throughout the care continuum. (3 credits)

39.0
NSG3137L

Practicum: Mental Health Nursing (Lab)

Care of individuals with mental health issues. Application of therapeutic interaction, relationship skills, family assessment and support in simulation environments and healthcare settings. Lab portion.

21.0
NSG3137P

Practicum: Mental Health (P)

Care of individuals with mental health issues. Application of therapeutic interaction, relationship skills, family assessment and support in simulation environments and healthcare settings. (3 credits, includes NSG3137L).

96.0
NSG3305L

Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness (Lab)

Clinical practice focused on care of adults, experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or predictable outcomes, throughout the care continuum and across settings (simulation and healthcare). Lab portion.

21.0
NSG3305P

Practicum: Care of Adults Experiencing Illness

Clinical practice focused on care of adults, experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with stable or predictable outcomes, throughout the care continuum and across settings (simulation and healthcare). Practicum portion. (3 credits includes NSG3305L)

96.0
NSG3320

Mental Health Nursing

Theoretical foundations of the nursing care of individuals with mental health issues and mental disorders. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapeutic communication skills and relationships, family support and community resources. (3 credits)

39.0

 

Level:07

Code Course name and Description Hours
NSG3123

Community Health Nursing

Introduction to theory, principles and practice of community health nursing, including health promotion, maintenance, prevention and epidemiology. Encompasses community-based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with individuals, families and communities-as clients. (3 credits)

39.0
NSG3323P

Practicum: Community Health Nursing

Nursing practice with individuals, families, and communities-as-client in a variety of community health nursing roles and settings. Emphasis on community engagement, partnership, and working in collaboration to assess, plan, implement and evaluate community health interventions. (3 credits) Note that NSG3323P (practicum) includes NSG3323L (labs).

117.0
NSG4330

Complex Nursing Care

Focus on an in-depth examination of complex nursing practice situations with selected populations. Exploration of the independent and interdependent nursing roles in the care of individuals/groups/communities with complex needs. (3 credits) Prerequisite and/or Corequisites: NSG3123.

39.0
NSG4430L

Practicum: Complex Nursing Care (L)

Nursing practice in complex care situations with individuals, groups and/or communities. Nursing management of complex health, family, community or social issues in community, primary or tertiary care settings. Prerequisite and/or corequisite NSG3323P, NSG3323L (courses may have been taken in previous levels).

39.0
NSG4430P

Practicum: Complex Nursing Care

Nursing practice in complex care situations with individuals, groups and/or communities. Nursing management of complex health, family, community or social issues in community, primary or tertiary care settings. (6 credits - Note that NSG4430P includes NSG4430L). Prerequisite and/or corequisite NSG3323P, NSG3323L (courses may have been taken in previous levels).

195.0

 

Level:08

Code Course name and Description Hours
NSG4134A

Political and Economic Contexts of Health Care

Historic, political, social and economic influences of nursing practice. Leadership and change theories are analyzed and strategies to influence policy and foster change in the healthcare system are examined. (3 credits) Prerequisites: 12 credits of NSG courses at the 3000 level and above.

39.0
NSG4245

Practicum: Consolidation

Promotes transition from student to beginning practitioner role through intensive practice in a selected practice are of interest to the student. Final clinical course emphasizing integration and synthesis of previously acquired knowledge and skill, and application of theory and research to nursing practice. (9 credits)

351.0
SAI4120

Inter-Professional Health Care Practice

Examination of clinical situations using case-based scenarios in inter-professional groups in class and simulation environments. Emphasis is on identifying concepts and practicing competencies for inter-professional team work. Links to improved patient safety and clinical outcomes. (previously HSS4120) (3 credits) Prerequisites: 81 university credits. 

39.0

 

Description

Contribute to excellence in patient care.

The collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program helps you develop the skills to enter the field of nursing. This program prepares you to take on the role of Registered Nurse - offering quality care in the healthcare system.

In this program, you experience classroom, laboratory and clinical learning in a wide variety of settings. Key program outcomes include developing critical thinking and communication skills, as you become a professional nurse who solves problems as part of healthcare teams.

This is a four-year program offered in collaboration with the University of Ottawa. You experience both theoretical and applied courses that help you succeed. You may choose to study at either:

  • University of Ottawa
  • Algonquin College (Ottawa campus)
  • Algonquin College (Pembroke campus)

Those studying at Algonquin College (Ottawa campus) take some of their courses in the first year at the University of Ottawa. Those studying at Algonquin College (Pembroke campus) take all of their classes in Pembroke.

Regardless of the location chosen, all successful students graduate with a BScN from the University of Ottawa. Graduates are then eligible to write the NCLEX to become a Registered Nurse in Canada. As a graduate, you contribute to the development of nursing as an art and as a science. Furthermore, you may choose to pursue graduate studies.

BScN graduates are in high demand and may work in hospitals, community health agencies, long-term care facilities and a variety of other settings across Canada and around the world.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Enjoy the challenges of working with people of all ages, developmental stages and diverse backgrounds.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Like working with others as a member of a team or in a leadership role.
  • Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Are dedicated advocates for patients, families and health care providers.
  • Are able to engage with physically, biologically, psychologically, and socially demanding situations.
  • Are mature, flexible and accepting.

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.

Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.

  1. All Academic Documents
    1. 10th  Marksheet
    2. 12th Marksheet
    3. Passing Certificate
    4. Admit Card (12thClass)
    5. Bachelors Marksheets
    6. Degree Certificate
    7. Backlog Certificate
  2. IELTS/PTE
  3. E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
  4. Passport / Old Passport (if any)
  5. 2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
  6. Aadhar Card
  7. Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).

Note:  All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)

  1.  Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
  2.  Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any

(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)

Embassy Fee:  235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Ottawa, Canada
  • ESTD 1967
  • Public
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