- Our philosophy is that exemplary nursing practice is built upon the foundational blocks of the sciences and arts.
- This professional degree program qualifies graduates to apply to the regulatory body of the province which they plan to work in order to secure registration to practice with the title “Registered Nurse”.
- This four-year program is very hands on with practice nursing skills taught each year in the School of Nursing Simulation Lab and GSK Clinical Education Centre.
- Over years two, three and four you will complete clinical practice in children’s, maternity, mental health, hospitalized patients, and community. Settings include hospitals, public health, clinics and community agencies (such as schools, flu clinics, Alzheimer agencies).
- Support is provided for student success: a full-time academic advisor is available throughout your program along with numerous Queen’s services such as Student Wellness Services, Student Academic Success Center, Bounce Back and Peer Support.
- You will get to know the faculty due to the teacher student ratio in the program.
- Students may tailor their program by choosing to take the Certificate in Business, Certificate in Law, Arts and Science certificates, complete a Dual degree in Arts and Sciences, apply for research assistant positions or simulation lab assistant positions.
- Nursing students can choose to complete their electives at the Bader International Study Centre in East Sussex, England, during one spring session.
- Queen’s nurses work all over the world in many settings, including hospitals, community organizations, and in research, education and government. The program prepares you for graduate studies in the future.
First year courses will cover many of the fundamentals of this professional program. Students are automatically registered into core courses. Electives are not required for first year. First year courses are:
- Professional Relationships
- Nutrition and Health
- Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
- Health Assessment
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introductory Human Anatomy
- Great Works of Philosophy
- Microbiology for Nursing Students
- Principles of Psychology
Brief descriptions of the courses offered can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course offerings and program requirements are subject to change each year.
Second year continues to cover the fundamentals of nursing. Clinical placements start in second year. Students are automatically registered into core courses. One 3.0 credit unit course fits into the Winter term of second year.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Nursing Practicum: Care of Chronic and/or Acutely Ill Adults/Elderly Adults
- Gerontological Nursing
- Pharmacology for Health Sciences
- Nursing Research
- Mammalian Physiology
- Developmental Psychology
- One Elective
Brief descriptions of the courses offered can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course offerings and program requirements are subject to change each year.
Students are preregistered into clinical placements and associated theory courses. There is room for 3 electives (3.0 credit units each) in this year.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Family-Centred Maternal Child Nursing Care
- Nursing Practicum: Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Nursing Practicum: Maternal and Child, Family-Centred Nursing Care
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- 3 Electives
Brief descriptions of the courses offered can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course offerings and program requirements are subject to change each year.
Students are preregistered you into all Fall term courses. There is room for 1 elective in Fall term. In Winter term students can apply to take their final clinical placement (anywhere in Canada). Online courses are also available.
- 1 Elective
- Concepts of Acute and Critical Illness
- Current Issues in Nursing and Health Care
- Community Health Promotion Theory
- Integrated Practicum
- Practicum in Community Health Promotion
- Management and Leadership in Health Care
Brief descriptions of the courses offered can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course offerings and program requirements are subject to change each year.