Eligibility Criteria
Option A:
Grade 12 or equivalent (completing all the prerequisites below is considered by NIC BSN program as Grade 12 equivalent)
C+ in Biology 12 or BIO 060, or equivalent completed within 10 years prior to program commencement.
C+ in Provincial English 12, ENG 060, ENG 098, ESL 090 or equivalent, or satisfactory performance on an English placement test
C+ in Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 12, or MAT 053Option B:
Transcripts from Diploma School of Nursing and other educational institution attended
Verification of nursing registration status from CRNBC
Completion of RN access course from a degree-granting CAEN Partner Institution. For example: Malaspina University-College NURS 321 or by distance at the University of Victoria or the Open Learning Agency NURS 325.
Note: RNs who have graduated from the former Collaborative Nursing program of BC are not required to complete the above access course. However, they will need to complete an additional 300 or 400 level nursing or general elective. Please see the BSN Program Academic Advisor.
Must see BSN Program Academic Advisor re: program planning
Nurses with limited practice experience may be required to complete 2 Consolidated Practice Experiences.Option C:
Transcripts from LPN program and other educational institution attended
Current registration or eligibility for registration as a LPN in British Columbia
Note: Students must have a valid license with the CLPNBC at the time of program commencement.
The prerequisite of Biology 12 is waived for LPNs
C+ in Chemistry 11, or CHE 051, or equivalent completed within 10 years prior to program commencement
C+ in Provincial English 12, ENG 060, ENG 062, ENG 098, ESL 090 or equivalent, or satisfactory performance on an English placement test
C+ in Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 12, or MAT 053
BIO 160/161 or equivalent approved by NIC’s Biology Department
English 115 or equivalent
One university transferable elective at the 100 or 200 levelOther Admission Requirements (Options A, B, & C):
In addition to fulfilling the academic admissions requirements listed above, a prospective student must:
Complete a CAEN-BSN program Student Information form (Intake Packages with all necessary forms are available at all College campuses, centres, and NIC website)
Submit two letters of reference directly to the College; using the reference forms included In the Intake Package (Option B – one of the letters must be from an RN supervisor, Option C – one of the letters must be from an LPN instructor or employer in health care)
Upgrading students can apply to North Island College at anytime. Applications are effective for one academic year. Students will be conditionally qualified and placed on the appropriate waitlist when they are registered in their last prerequisite course or courses.
The College of Registered Nurses of BC has approved requisite skills and abilities (RSA) to meet entry level RN competencies. These requisite skills and abilities are included in the intake package. Prospective students need to review these and decide whether they believe they are able to meet them. Prospective students who have concerns about being able to meet the RSAs should contact the BSN Program Academic Advisor.Note: Some prospective students may be required to have an interview at the discretion of the Department Chair or designate. The interview is designed to assist students in making an informed decision about pursuing a nursing career.