Nursing Companion

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WHAT IS THE PROGRAM AND ITS OPTIONS? BACHELOR OF NURSING (BN): The four-year and two-year options of the BN program are designed to prepare entry-level nurses who will function within a variety of health care settings.

The graduate is prepared to assume the roles of direct caregiver, educator, counsellor, advocate, facilitator, co-ordinator of care, researcher, leader and member of the nursing profession.

Memorial University offers the four-year bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program at three locations: Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John’s; Centre for Nursing Studies, St. John’s; Western Regional School of Nursing, Corner Brook. All three locations offer the same curriculum: innovative teaching strategies combined with hands-on practical experience.

The four-year option of the bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program is for applicants who have a high school diploma but do not hold an undergraduate degree.

The fast-track option of the bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program is for applicants with an undergraduate degree or advanced standing. It is available at Memorial University School of Nursing, St. John’s and Western Regional School of Nursing, Corner Brook.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Bridging option of the bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program is for applicants with a Newfoundland and Labrador LPN diploma program taken in 2002 or later. It is available at the Centre for Nursing Studies, St. John’s.

HOW DO I BECOME A NURSING STUDENT? Students may apply for admission into the bachelor of nursing program directly from high school by indicating “BN (collaborative)” in the appropriate place on the university application. In addition to this general application, students must submit a nursing application form as well as a self appraisal form and academic reference form. The application and supporting documentation are required by the March 1 deadline. The deadline for the LPN Bridging option is Feb. 1.

Entry into the program is competitive due to a limited number of placements. Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are given priority for admission. Admission is subject to the applicant meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Memorial University, students must have completed Biology 2201 and 3201 (or equivalents) as well as Chemistry 3202 (or equivalent).

For out-of-province applicants who do not have a Grade 12 social science or modern/classical language, an additional Grade 12 science course (other than biology or chemistry) must be completed.

Applicants who have not met these additional requirements but have met the general admission requirements for the university may complete biology and chemistry at the university level and apply for admission into Nursing in their second year. Please note that this path will add to the time needed to complete a bachelor of nursing.

Up to three positions per year are available in the bachelor of nursing (collaborative) four-year program for applicants of Aboriginal ancestry who have met the admission requirements.

Applicants must provide documentation of Aboriginal ancestry at the time of application.

SPECIAL SERVICES/PROGRAMS At each of the three locations, students have access to computer and library facilities, recreational activities, health care and counselling services.

CAREERS You can find our nursing graduates everywhere! Here are some examples: • Hospitals • Community health/public health • Long-term care facilities • Mental health/addictions clinics • Occupational health • Education • Research • Management

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University. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a student’s acceptance into the program.

FAST FACTS Memorial University accepts approximately 290 nursing students into our programs every year. The selection of candidates is based on academic performance and other criteria suitable for the professional practice of nursing.

CONTACT

BN CONSORTIUM OFFICE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709-777-7039 for BN program admission inquiries

709-777-6577 for application/documentation inquiries nursingadmissions@mun.ca | www.mun.ca/nursingadmissions

020-16001-800

OFFICE OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709 864 8896 | Toll Free: 866 354 8896 www.mun.ca/undergrad