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This program is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree (four-year undergraduate qualification) who seek to enter the nursing profession.
Those without an undergraduate degree might explore the Bachelor of Science in Nursing option instead.
The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) officially recognizes this program.
Its objective is to prepare nurses for diverse healthcare environments, emphasizing health promotion and building meaningful professional relationships.
By fostering strong interpersonal connections, the program helps students understand patients' health journeys. Participants will develop collaborative skills to work effectively with both clients and healthcare teams. The curriculum cultivates independent, responsible practitioners who engage in continuous learning through critical inquiry. Nursing decisions incorporate various knowledge sources including analytical reasoning, intuition, research findings, and assessment data. Students gain the ability to shape nursing's future by addressing evolving societal needs at multiple levels.
The program requires seven academic terms to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon completion, graduates qualify for BCCNM membership after passing the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.
The Advanced Entry BSN curriculum focuses on five fundamental principles: health promotion, professional relationships, practical application, critical analysis, and nursing professionalism. Health promotion and relationship-building serve as foundational themes, while the remaining three represent essential practice components. These concepts structure course organization and permeate all program content. They not only define nursing practice but also guide the educational approach, emphasizing patient-focused care, strengths-based practice, critical thinking, practical skills, and professional development throughout the learning process.