University College of the North. University of Manitoba. Joint Bachelor of Nursing Program. Faculty of Health. Applicant Information Bulletin

University College of the North University of Manitoba Joint Bachelor of Nursing Program Faculty of Health Applicant Information Bulletin 2019-2020 Application Deadline: May 1, 2019 1 P a g e

Table of Contents Section 1: General Statement.. 2 Section 2: Eligibility Requirements 3 A. Academic Requirements. 3 1. Completed Coursework 3 2. Required Courses & Electives.. 3 B. English Language Proficiency Requirements. 5 C. Categories 5 D. Applicants from Diploma & Degree Programs... 5 Section 3: Application Process & Deadlines.. 5 A. Application Fees. 5 B. Deadlines and Important Dates.. 6 C. Required Application Documentation 6 D. Required Admission Documentation. 6 E. Transfer Credit Information 7 Section 4: Selection Process... 7 A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA). 7 B. Rank-Order Selection.. 8 C. Supplementary Application. 8 D. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers.. 9 E. Notification of Decision.. 9 Section 5: Reconsideration of Appeals... 9 Section 6: Counselling of Applicants. 9 Section 7: Contact Information... 9 Section 8: Other.. 10 A. Profession Designation 10 B. Bachelor of Nursing Program. 10 C. Requisite Skills & Abilities.11 Section 1: General Statement The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to prospective applicants to the Bachelor of Nursing at the University College of the North. This document outlines categories of admission, requirements and deadlines. It is assumed that all applicants have read and understood it prior to submitting the completed application 2 P a g e

Section 2: Eligibility Requirements A. Academic Requirements: University College of the North and University of Manitoba All applicants must meet the following joint requirements: 1. Completed Coursework Successful completion of the courses identified in Table 1 Required Courses & Electives, with a minimum grade of C in each course. All required courses must be at a 1000 level or higher. 0900 level course (e.g. ENGL 0930) are not accepted for admission or transfer credit. All courses must meet transfer credit equivalency at University of Manitoba and meet the Faculty of Nursing academic requirements. An adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 2.5 (see Section 4: UCN Selection Process) Meet the University of Manitoba Written English requirement. Meet the University of Manitoba Mathematics requirement. NOTES: All non-nursing courses used to meet admission requirements, and to be considered for advanced standing/transfer credit, must be completed within the 10 years prior to admission to the Nursing program. Nursing courses must be completed within the 5 years prior to admission. equivalents in order to meet specific course requirements. Courses taken at UCN must also be exact equivalents in order to transfer credit to University of Manitoba. 2. 2. Required Courses & Electives Table 1: Required Courses*& Electives Course Number Course Title Credit Hours 3 BIOL 1410* Anatomy of the Human Body 1,2 BIOL 1412* Physiology of 3 the Human Body 1,3 MBIO 1220* Essentials of Microbiology 1,4 3 Science Electives 1,5 9 Social Science and/or Humanities** 12 Electives 1,5,6,7 Total 30 Students must satisfy the University of Manitoba Written English 8 and Mathematics Requirements. These can be completed with the above 30 credit hours. The *required courses listed are University of Manitoba courses. Science Electives also offered by University of Manitoba through (IUS) include: (COMP 1010 Introduction to Computer Science 1 & MATH 1010 Applied Finite Mathematics (M requirement)). These courses can be substituted with equivalent coursework at external post-secondary institutions. 1 All courses can be completed in BA with BN intent, or an equivalent program, if students do not wish to extend their program of study. 2 BIOL 1410 Anatomy of the Human Bodyno prerequisite but Biology 40S is strongly recommended. Courses completed at recognized universities other than University of Manitoba must be assessed as exact 3 BIOL 1412 Physiology of the Human Body- prerequisite of grade of C or better in BIOL 1410 3 P a g e

4 MBIO 1220 Essentials of Microbiologyprerequisite Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S or Essential Mathematics 40S. 5 All courses must be 1000 level or higher. 0900 level courses (e.g., ENGL 0900) are not accepted for admission or transfer credit. **Electives must be from any combination of the following courses/subjects for a total of 12 credit hours. 6 Social Sciences (SS) and Humanities (H) information is found in the University College of the North Academic Calendar Section 16- Course Descriptions. UCN Recommended Introductory Courses: ANS 1000 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies 1 (H) SOC 1005 & 1006 Introduction to Sociology 1, 2 (SS) ENG 1010 Thematic Approaches to Literature (H) 7 Social Sciences/Humanities electives can also be satisfied by the following with a C grade or higher: NURS 1500 Preparing for Professional Nursing Education also NURS 2610/ KIN2610, UM REC2650/SWKR 2650/ HMEC 2650 8 Applicants who plan to use an (external University level course) (non-university of Manitoba course) to meet the University of Manitoba Written English admissions requirement must provide a course outline as part of their application. The identified course must be evaluated by the University of Manitoba to determine if it meets the University of Manitoba Written English requirement. For example, University College of the North ANS 1000 Aboriginal Studies 1 (transfers as an equivalent course UM NATV 1220), however the written attribute does not automatically transfer. According to University of Manitoba policy, students who have completed an undergraduate degree are exempt from the written English and math requirements. *Students who fail the same nursing course twice prior to applying to the JBN program will be ineligible for admission into the JBN program for a minimum time period of six (6) years. B. English Language Proficiency Requirements All applicants whose primary language is not English and do not qualify for a waiver under the University of Manitoba s English language proficiency regulations will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. See below link to view English Proficiency Wavier information: http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/inter national/english/waiver-criteria.html An applicant who does not qualify for an English Proficiency Waiver must provide evidence of competence in and a comprehension of the English language consisting of completion of one of the following tests and receiving the minimum results indicated: See below links to view specific English Proficiency Requirement information: http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/inter national/english/index.html Results for most language tests, including TOEFL, IELTS and CanTEST, expire two years from the test date. Please confirm the validity of your test results. 4 P a g e

D. Categories Regular Category (Student) Regular Category Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and will be selected based on their adjusted grade point average (AGPA), and number of courses completed at UCN (see Section 4: Selection Process) E. Applicants from Diploma and Degree Nursing Programs Applicants who have attended a nursing diploma or degree program, the completion of which would result in the graduate s eligibility to write the Canadian Nurse Examination (or equivalent) in order to qualify for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse must: Complete the supplementary form. Provide the name and address of the Director, Dean, Coordinator, or Head of the Nursing program in which you are currently, or were previously registered, and the reason(s) for leaving the program and applying to the Bachelor of Nursing Program. See below hyperlink to view UCN Supplementary Applicant documents: https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyhealt h/programofferings/jbn/documents/applicants %20from%20Diploma%20and%20Degree%20N ursing%20programs.pdf Satisfy the eligibility requirements, including the competitive adjusted Grade Point Average in the year of application. The Dean of Health or designate will contact the Director, Dean, Coordinator, or Head of the Nursing program in which you are currently, or were previously, registered to request that the following information be sent to UCN/UM Bachelor of Nursing program: Your status in the previous or current nursing program (including matters pending) with regard to failures, probation, suspension, determination of professional unsuitability, disciplinary action, or other matters. This document is due no later than May 15 th for September intake. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the UCN/UM Nursing program based on any of the supplementary information. Applicants who would be eligible to register in third or fourth year courses will be considered for admission only if space is available. Section 3: Application Process & Deadlines A. Application Fees Canadian Citizen/Perm. Resident: $50.00 (Non-refundable) International Applicants: $150.00 (Non-refundable) International students are responsible to ensure they meet the program requirements and deadlines before they apply. Deadline for completed International Applications is April 1 st. Note: to complete an Admission Application all documents must be received by Enrolment Services by the deadline specified. Failure to submit all required documents by the appropriate deadline may result in admission being cancelled. Applications are not considered complete until all required documentation has been received. 5 P a g e

B. Deadlines and Important Dates September, 2019 Admission (Fall Intake) Table 2: Deadline and Important Dates Date May 1, 2019 May 15, 2019 May 31, 2019 June 1, 2019 June 1, 2019 Deadline and Important Dates Last date for receipt of application and application fee for Fall applicants Note: fall applicants must be eligible for admission (see Section 2: Eligibility Requirements) Last date for receipt of the Supplementary Application form for Diploma and Degree Nursing Program applicants Last date for receipt of official transcripts for all postsecondary study Last date to submit Proof (evidence) of English Language Proficiency test scores (if required) Last date to submit non-academic practice requirements (documents) C. Required Application Documentation The following documents will be required to complete your application: Interim transcripts (outside UCN) showing current registration are to be submitted when applying or shortly thereafter. Final official transcripts from any university or college attended other than University College of the North. Student copies or photocopies are not acceptable. Transcripts become the property of the UCN and will not be returned. Immigration documents are required if born outside of Canada. Name change documentation is required if name change has occurred as a result of marriage, divorce or other reason. Proof of proficiency in the use of the English language (see Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, B. English Language Proficiency Requirements). Applicants from a Diploma or Degree Nursing program (see Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, D. Applicants from Diploma and Degree Nursing Programs) must submit a Supplementary Application form, at time of application. (See the following hyperlink) https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facu ltyhealth/programofferings/jbn/docum ents/applicants%20from%20diploma% 20and%20Degree%20Nursing%20Progr ams.pdf Course Outlines (may be required) for coursework completed at accredited post-secondary institutions including universities and colleges are required. It may take several weeks to evaluate a transcript from another accredited post-secondary institution for possible credit transfer and admission eligibility. Application form, which can be downloaded (See the following hyperlink) https://www.ucn.ca/sites/enrolment/doc uments/admission%20application.pdf Please send all application documentation (excluding the Supplementary Application form) to the following address: Enrolment Services Box 3000 The Pas, MB R9A 1M7 D. Required Admission Documentation All applicants must meet the Non-Academic Admission Requirements by June 1 in the year of application. Acceptance to the program is conditional until completion of these items (i.e., Immunization, Criminal Record Search Certificate, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry 6 P a g e

Check, and CPR). Any costs associated with the Non-Academic Requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. See below hyperlink to view UCN Non- Academic Admission Requirements document: https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyhealth/pro gramofferings/jbn/documents/non- Academic%20Admission%20Requirements.pdf E. Transfer Credit Information At the University of Manitoba, all course work from a recognized post-secondary institution will be considered as part of the application for admission process for all undergraduate degree and diploma programs. Courses are evaluated for advanced standing or transfer credit on a course-by-course basis and assigned a University of Manitoba equivalent, where applicable. Where a direct equivalent does not exist, students may receive general (unallocated) credit. The regulations regarding transfer credit are program specific and vary considerably depending on the faulty or school of application. A shelf-life rule applies to this policy, University courses completed within the last ten (or fewer) years and Nursing courses within the last five (or fewer) years will only be considered. Students may be asked to provide comprehensive and accurate course outlines or syllabi, as issued by their institution of study, for all courses lacking a current evaluation. Course outlines or syllabi should include information on: course objectives, outline of the units studied, textbook(s) used, assignments, and accompanying laboratory information, if applicable, to assist in the transfer credit assessment process. For information on current course evaluations receiving credit, please visit: www.umanitoba.ca/admissions/tc LPNs Licensed Practical Nurses who completed the Practical Nursing Program at Assiniboine Community College or the Diploma in Practical Nursing at University College of the North within five years of admission to the JBN may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Please indicate on the application form if you are an LPN grad from either program. Contact a Nursing Student Advisor for information. RPNs Registered Psychiatric Nurses may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Nursing Program. Please inform the University at the time of admission if you are an RPN. Section 4: Selection Process A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) The Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) will be calculated as follows: Core course (9) credits + Science elective SCI (9) credits + Humanities H/Social Science SS/NUR elective (12) credits = 30 credit hours The core course calculation includes the best (highest grade) of the following courses: BIOL 1410 Anatomy of the Human Body BIOL 1412 Physiology of the Human Body MBIO 1220 Essentials of Microbiology Science/Humanities/Social Science/NUR electives the best (highest grades) are 7 P a g e

selected and calculated in the Adjusted Grade Point Average. Students who apply to the BN program must have completed no fewer than 30 credit hours of university level coursework and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Students who have completed 30 credit hours or more and who have not achieved at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average will be considered for admission on the basis of an Adjusted Grade Point Average. An adjusted grade point average is calculated by using the best 30 credit hours of course work (highest grades) from the following identified combination of degree requirements: Biological Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Sociology, English, and Native Language. Subjects are identified in specialized formats with icons: (CORE+SCI+H+SS/NUR). **Note: Only University level courses completed within the last 10 years prior to admission to Nursing will be used in APGA calculation. In the calculation of the AGPA, all university-level courses which have been assigned a final grade are considered completed university work. Courses graded pass are excluded from the calculation of AGPA. Courses completed on a full-or parttime basis in all undergraduate and graduate programs will be used in the AGPA. However, spring 2019 courses will not be included in the AGPA calculations for admission in fall 2019. A grade point average higher than the 2.5 minimum is recommended as admission is competitive. B. Rank-Ordered Selection (Regular Category Selection Process) The JBN Admissions Committee reviews each admission competition independently. Points are awarded to the following: AGPA, and number of university level courses completed as a UCN student. The applicant s placement on the rank-order selection list is determined by calculating a total score from the following academic results: Table 3: AGPA Point Score for Admission AGPA Scale Awarded Points Score 4.25-4.50 50 4.00-4.24 45 3.75-3.99 40 3.50-3.74 35 3.25-3.49 30 3.00-3.24 25 2.75-2.99 20 2.50-2.74 15 Table 4: UCN Student Preference (Completed credit hours as a UCN student) Point Score for Admission UCN Student (Credits) Awarded Points 30 10 27 9 24 8 21 7 18 6 15 5 12 4 9 3 6 2 3 1 0 0 TOTAL: /60 POINTS Score C. Supplementary Application Selection Process Applicants who have attended but have not completed a nursing diploma or degree program, the completion of which would result in the graduate s eligibility to write the NCLEX-RN (or equivalent) in order to qualify for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse, must meet admission requirements as identified above, including the competitive adjusted GPA in the year of application. In addition, applicants must provide supplementary information about the program in which they were previously registered, including the name of the Dean, 8 P a g e

Director, Head, or Coordinator of the Nursing Program who will then be contacted by the Nursing Department. For further information please contact the Nursing Academic Advisor. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny admission to the JBN program based on any of the supplemental information. Applicants who would be eligible to register in third or fourth year courses will be considered for admission only if space is available. D. Tie Breaking Procedures for Offers In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used: The AGPA will then be used to break the tie. E. Notification of Decision Once a decision has been made, successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance from UCN Enrolment Services. Students that are offered admission must complete and return the Admissions Confirmation form prior to the registration period to hold their seat in the program. Registration Period: July 3-August 17, 2019 Section 6: Counselling of Applicants The Nursing department and Enrolment Services are able to assist applicants who seek counselling regarding admission to the BN program. However, it is policy not to instruct applicants as to a specific course of action they should follow, but rather to provide the information needed for applicants to make their own choice with respect to the alternatives available. The following points should be considered: 1. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans with individuals who can advise them accurately. 2. No official at the University College of the North can guarantee the admission of any applicant. Admission is granted by the Committee after an independent case-by-case review. 3. All applicants are advised to supplement any personal enquires with a written request. Section 7: Contact Information https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyhealt h/programofferings/jbn/pages/faculty-and- Staff.aspx Section 5: Reconsideration & Appeals Individuals who wish to have their application reconsidered should submit their request to the Chair of the Selection Committee. Persons wishing reconsideration of the decision of the Selection Committee shall direct their request to the Chair in writing within (10) days from the date on the letter of decision. The Pas Enrolment Services University College of the North Box 3000 The Pas MB R9A 1M7 Email admissions@ucn.ca Website http://www.ucn.ca Thompson Enrolment Services University College of the North 55 UCN Drive Thompson MB R8N 1L7 9 P a g e

Section 8: Other A. Professional Designation A graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing program must write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become eligible to practice nursing. Completion of the program entitles students to work as graduate nurses, and to write the NCLEX to obtain the designation, Registered Nurse (RN). Application and registration information can be obtained from the CRNM website at http://www.crnm.mb.ca/ and others may find the requisite skills and abilities informative. Please see the below link for the complete document: https://www.crnm.mb.ca/uploads/document/docu ment_file_201.pdf?t=1508527787 B. Bachelor of Nursing Program University College of the North in partnership with University of Manitoba (JBN) offers Nursing Education in The Pas and Thompson MB. C. Requisite Skills and Abilities Certain basic skills and abilities are required for a student to attain the Entry-Level Competencies for Registered Nurses in Manitoba. The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (the College), in partnership with all nursing education programs in Manitoba, identified these requirements. They are called the requisite skills and abilities for registered nurses in Manitoba and are set out in this document. The requisite skills and abilities provide both the public and potential nursing students with information about the types of activities that nursing students need to perform and the general demands of a registered nurse education. This information may be used by potential nursing students to identify their personal fit with the requirements for registered nursing as a career choice. Counsellors, parents, friends 10 P a g e