Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (B.Sc.N.) (S118)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 (M or U) courses including:
• Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
• Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
• Grade 11 Math (M or U) MCF3M , MCR3U or Grade 12 (U) MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U

Mature Student Status:

• Must be 21 years of age by December 31 of the year in which they will commence studies; must have been away from formal education for at least two years; and must be Canadian Citizens, or permanent residents, or sponsored by a Canadian governmental agency.
• Mature students must also have Grade 12 (U) courses (or equivalent) in English, Biology and Chemistry, and Math at the 12U or Grade 11 (M or U level), or higher.

The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites will be subject to competition. Typically, a minimum grade of 70% in each subject prerequisite and a minimum average of 80% for 6 grade 12 M/U courses establishes eligibility for admission consideration. Actual minimum grade ranges and average of top 6 grade 12 M/U courses required for admission will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grades and average may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. This means candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

This is a highly competitive program. As a result, all applications, including all supporting documentation (official transcripts, Supplementary Application Forms, outstanding grades, etc.), must be received on or before the equal consideration deadline date of February 1.

This program is open to domestic applicants only.

Notes:

• ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English credit.
• All applicants not currently enrolled in a full-time high school program, or, at the request of George Brown College, must also complete the Collaborative Nursing Supplementary Application Form found here: ryerson.ca/nursingdegree/admissions
• Applicants who have been absent from full-time formal education for a period of 10 years or longer must repeat prerequisite subjects to ensure currency of knowledge and preparedness for the program.
• Applicants with prior university or college study must present a minimum combined grade point average (CGPA) of 2.33 (C+) and be considered “In Good Standing” with no failures in core prerequisite subjects in order to be considered. Higher CGPAs/averages may be required subject to competition.
• Only applications to the first year of the Nursing program will be considered, and consideration is limited to applicants without prior post-secondary studies in Nursing. Advanced standing for students with prior Nursing studies cannot be considered.
• Prior application information, including transcripts, Supplementary Application Forms, and residency/language information must be submitted for each application cycle. Documentation from prior applications to this, or other programs at George Brown College, will not be used to meet admissions requirements for a new application to this program.
• For more information you may visit our program website at nursingdegree.ca

Submitting International Documentation

Applicants with international education must submit original official transcripts in support of their application. An evaluation of these documents will not be accepted as meeting the admission requirements. If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide the documents in the original languages, as well as certified/notarized literal English translations.

Please Note:

This is a Collaborative program that follows Ryerson University's Admissions Policy on the collection of documents:

"You are personally responsible for the submission of both secondary and all postsecondary school academic transcripts, regardless of the date of completion and the country of origin. You should make all the necessary arrangements for submission of required transcripts at the time of application to ensure documents are received by applicable deadlines. Academic studies required for admission must be completed or in progress at the time of application. Transcripts must show the individual marks or grades achieved in each course or subject taken, as well as the diploma/ degree awarded (if applicable)."

Additional Nursing Program Requirements

In accordance with the policy of the program, the Public Hospitals Act, other legislation and the requirements of the practice placement settings, the Practice Requirements Record must be completed in its entirety by your health-care provider and all supporting documents must be attached. Practice Requirements Record form with full instructions can be obtained from the GBC-Clinical Pre-placement Office at georgebrown.ca/preplacement/nursing.

Practice Requirement Record (PRR) Form and Program Policy

• Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, new or returning students must meet all the mandatory requirements listed on the Practice Requirement Record form. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
• Please note that Ryerson University only notifies the George Brown College Admission’s Office of the list of all new students after they have all paid their deposit fee by the deadline in July.
• After August 1, students will be notified by mail to process and provide proof of their medical records (such as MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, Tdap shot valid every 10 years and Two Step TB Skin Test), a clear police vulnerable sector check renewed every year, CPR level HCP renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the given deadline to ParaMed.
• All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
• The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations that students will engage in practice. Students who do not comply with the program’s health policy and non-academic requirements, or who do not submit all required documentation by deadlines established by the program will be excluded from the clinical practicum. Exclusion from clinical practicum for any reason may jeopardize students' academic standing and successful completion of this program.
• For further details and to download the mandatory PRR form, please go to the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement/nursing/

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be renewed every year)

• Police Vulnerable Sector Checks are done to protect clientele who are considered “vulnerable persons.” A “clear” police check means that there is currently no police record found for that individual in the jurisdiction surveyed.
• A “not clear” police check means that there is a police record found for the individual for an undisclosed reason. Students are required to keep the original vulnerable sector screening – police reference check.
• It is the placement agency that will make the decision whether or not to accept the student for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. Students have the right to not disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. This check must be renewed every year before entering into field or clinical placement.
• The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
• Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).”
• Students who currently reside in another region (such as Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Peel and York or other regions) are strongly advised to apply for their police check after October 1, as their regional police service either take same day requests or 2-4 weeks to process, and some placement agency partners may need it valid within 3-6 months. Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
• Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
• For more information in how to apply for police vulnerable sector check and fees according to your regional police service, please visit the georgebrown.ca/preplacement/record_check/

STUDENTS DENIED PLACEMENT BY THE AGENCY ON THE GROUNDS OF A “NOT CLEAR” POLICE CHECK WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR PRACTICE PLACEMENT AND WILL JEOPARDIZE THEIR PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM.

• International students will need to retain the police clearance document that was used to obtain their study permit.