The overall purpose of this program is to educate nurses to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a variety of settings guided by a health promotion perspective with an ethic of caring. The program will assist students to develop sensitivity to people’s experiences of health, healing and health promotion by being cognizant of nurse’s professional roles. Students will learn to work as partners with clients and other health care providers. Through their understanding of, and participation in, the changing health care system, graduates will be active participants in creating health for all.

NOTATION: Aurora College recognizes the partners of the Collaboration.  Courses that are developed collaboratively are clearly identified in all documents.

Applicants will apply to the Registrar to ensure that they meet the program eligibility requirements. As well, applicants must:

            1. Complete a College entrance application;

            2. Submit two letters of reference, one work-related, one personal; and

            3. Submit official transcripts.

Post RN Diploma BSN Bridge-In Option

This is a dual application process to both the University of Victoria as well as Aurora College. Aurora College will require the following:

                       ·     Aurora College Application form

                       ·     Proof of active registration or eligibility to register with the Registered Nursing Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut

                       ·     Proof of current CPR

                       ·     Proof of current immunization, including TB screening

Applicants will be admitted to the program based on how well they meet the program eligibility requirements and on space availability. Aboriginal persons, long-term residents of the NWT*, and graduates of the Nursing Access Program will be given priority in the selection process.

Prior to working with clients, students must submit proof of current Health Care Professional CPR and a current immunization record.

This is a four-year Baccalaureate program. In some cases, due to the limited availability of clinical placements, students may have to relocate for the consolidated clinical semesters.

The nursing practice work environment requires demanding lifting and moving techniques and extensive hand washing. Applicants with serious injury, skin disorder, significant health challenge or latex allergy should consider carefully how they will manage in this physically and mentally challenging environment, before applying to this program.

The nursing program is a praxis based program and clinical experiences are mandatory. This may include evening and/or weekend hours.

Post RN Diploma BSN Bridge-In Option

The program is comprised of approximately 16 courses. This includes nine core nursing courses, three of which are practice, one non-nursing elective, and between three and five nursing electives. The number of nursing electives in the program is determined by the number of hours/units completed in the final core nursing practice course. Students must meet the UVIC English requirements.