Effective Fall 2022, we will be introducing a modified 2nd Entry BScN Program.
The School of Nursing is offering students who are starting in Fall 2022 an optional BScN undergraduate streams covering topics in areas including mental health, and acute/critical care.
2nd Entry BScN Program Information Session
September 21 from 6:00-7:00pm
Registration Link:
https://yorku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YMgwakrMSw-FFBUnL6tCVg
2nd Entry BScN Program (Effective Fall 2022)
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) |
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Major | Nursing |
Program Option(s) |
The School of Nursing’s 2nd Entry Program, which is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario, builds on prior university learning and is available to students who have completed a university degree in any discipline or have 60 credits or more toward a university degree. The program builds on this prior university learning thus enabling students to complete the program in two calendar years through concentrated and continuous learning in six-semester.
The program uses transformative teaching/learning strategies that blend theory and practice to develop intentional, reflective and socially responsive practitioners to ensure health for all through nursing excellence. Interprofessional thinking and collaboration are integrated throughout the program, culminating in a nursing capstone course which aligns with a final practicum experience. Students learn to partner, advocate and lead in the provision of care though opportunities that foster in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, lifelong scholarship, and professional development.
Length of Program
The 2nd-Entry Program is a 2-year full-time program and there is no part-time option. Students complete the program in two calendar years which includes the summer semesters and celebrate their achievement at the Fall convocation ceremony. Information relevant to each term (e.g., classes and exams start/end dates, reading week, holidays, etc.) are listed on the Registrar’s Office important dates webpage.
You must have completed 60 credits at a recognized university prior to admission which is equivalent to at least ten university full courses), with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B (6.0 on the York Scale and 3.0 on the new grading scheme at York University) and a B+ (7.0 on the York Scale and 3.30 on the new grading scheme at York University) average in the last 30 credits.
Prerequisite Requirements: Of the 60 or more credits completed, the following prerequisites must be included at the 1000 or above level with at least a B (6.0 on the York Scale and 3.0 on the new grading scheme at York University) for each course:
- 6 credits in psychology (equivalent to 1 full or 2-half courses)
- 6 credits in Human Anatomy and Physiology OR 3 credits in Human Anatomy and 3 credits in Human Physiology (1 full or 2-half courses).
- 3 credits in Statistics (1-half course).
- 3 credits in Microbiology* (1-half course)
- 3 credits in Philosophy (1-half course)
- 3 credits in Humanities (e.g. English, fine arts, history, literature, religion, philosophy, classics, drama, linguistics, languages) (1-half course)
- Student must have completed 9 credits at the 3000 (year three) level. This can be accounted for by any course completed at the 3000 level including those identified above.
Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are not awarded for any nursing courses.
Note: The School of Nursing no longer requires the CASPer test. Meeting the minimum requirements outlined above, does not ensure admission to the program.
In order to complete missing prerequisites, non-York student applicants may take courses (pending space availability) as visiting/non-degree students at York. Students are asked to contact the relevant department directly. If you are interested in coming to York University as a visiting student more information can be at Admission and Application Procedures for Visiting Students.
Admissions Process & Application Deadline
You can submit your application through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). The application deadline is February 1 for admission in September. You must submit official transcripts for University level studies completed and provide proof of enrolment for courses in progress by the application deadline date, as well as other supporting documents (official transcripts, etc.). Transfer students from other nursing programs are not accepted into the program. Note: Students enrolled in another BScN program at York or any other university are not permitted to transfer into the 2nd Entry BScN program.
Note: Offers of admission for Nursing will begin after the deadline (February 1) has passed. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
Please note that the application deadline for the program commencing in Fall 2023 has been extended until March 1st.
Transfer Credits
Once accepted into the program, the Office of Admissions will assist you with determining eligibility for transfer credit(s). We are not able to assess prerequisite course equivalence prior to submission of your application. Please visit the Admission webpage for details about the admission process or contact the Admission Client Services Representative (study@yorku.ca or 416-736-5000).
Applicants who fail to meet conditions will not be permitted to start the program (i.e., cannot enrol) and will have to re-apply to the program.
Internationally Educated Applicants
All students, irrespective of where they have studied (e.g., outside of Canada and the United States) are subject to the same criteria noted above. The Admission and Application Procedures for International Students provides information about fees & expenses, scholarships & awards, application process, language requirements, and more. York International provides support to international students to ensure their success (visit York International).
Note: you will not be authorized to practice nursing following graduation. You must meet the College’s requirements which includes proof of Citizenship, permanent residency or authorization to practice nursing in order to register with the College. The College of Nurses of Ontario registration requirements provides details for Authorization to Work.
The study plan is detailed below and the York University Faculty of Health School of Nursing Supplemental Calendar provides information on academic advising and support, course descriptions, academic standing, policies and procedures, resources and student life, and other helpful information of interest to you.
2nd Entry BScN Program – 6-term (90 credits, with 60 credits transferred on admission = 150 credits)
Year 1 (15 + 15 + 15 credits)
Term 1 (F) | Term 2 (W) | Term 3 (S) |
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NURS 1512 3.00 Reflection and Theory-based Practice in Professional Nursing | NURS 2513 3.00 Ethics and Health Equity in Interprofessional Practice | NURS 3512 3.00 Nursing in the Context of Global and Environmental Health |
NURS 3001 3.00 The Canadian Health Care System | NURS 2514 3.00 Introduction to Social Justice and Advocacy in Nursing Practice | NURS 3514 3.00 Leadership, Change and Innovation |
NURS 1543 3.00 Health Assessment | NURS 2535 3.00 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Knowledge Integration I | NURS 2536 3.00 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Knowledge Integration II |
NURS 3515 3.00 Evidence-informed Nursing Practice: Research and Inquiry | NURS 3510 6.00 Partnering with Communities NURS 3510P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 3510 6.00 | NURS 2547 6.00 Mental Health Across the Lifespan NURS 2547P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 2547 6.00 |
NURS 2543 3.00 Health of Families and Social Groups 3.0 |
Year 2 (15 + 15 + 15)
Term 4 (F) | Term 5 (W) | Term 6 (S) |
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NURS 4516 3.00 Development as a Professional Nurse | NURS 3517 3.00 Critical Reflection and Clinical Reasoning in Practice | NURS 4528 3.00 Nursing Knowledge and Transition |
Nursing Elective 3.00 (3000 level +) | Nursing Elective 3.00 (3000 level +) | NURS 4531 3.00 Professional Scholarship: Capstone Project |
NURS 3537 3.00 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Knowledge Integration III | NURS 4524 3.00 Trends in Healthcare Delivery | NURS 4527 9.00 Integrated Practicum |
NURS 3511 6.00 Episodic and Common Health Challenges NURS 3511P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 3511 6.00 | NURS 4526 6.00 Acute and Complex Health Challenges NURS 4526P 0.00 Practicum for HH/NURS 4526 6.00 |
2nd Entry BScN Program
Degree | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) |
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Major | Nursing |
Stream(s) | 2nd Entry in Nursing |
Program Option(s) | Specialized Honours — 150 credits |
Offered by | School of Nursing |
Within the program, faculty and students are partners in a dynamic and responsive collaborative process of discovery. Through dialogue, modeling, practice, reflective thinking, and experiential group process, we create a diverse community of learners that encourages each student to find their own voice. We invite students to question and think critically about conventional assumptions and practices and help you gain the insights and skills that will prepare them to contribute to the evolution of health care in Canada.
Graduates of this and other programs in the School of Nursing at York will be well qualified in a wide range of nursing areas including institutional and community settings, health promotion, education and program development in the rapidly growing health services and management sector. The program offers the building blocks that will prepare you to assume roles as practice leaders, educators and/or managers.
First Year
Content in year 1 of the program focuses on foundational studies/topics in nursing practice. Students begin with studies in the areas of wellness and health challenges, assessment skills, professional development and issues, knowledge of nursing, thinking, communicating and relating in the context of nursing, applied pathophysiology, and ethical ways of knowing.
Students will examine these areas across the developmental life space, from infant to the older adult. Students will also explore these concepts in relation to the individual and varying levels of groups (family, intra- and interdisciplinary, community, global). In addition to these courses, students will also complete courses in biochemistry and pharmacology.
Clinical practice in the first year will help students develop their praxis throughout the continuum of health experiences that persons may face. Students begin with nursing praxis in the context of wellness across the lifespan and partner with clients to maintain and enhance wellness. They then continue on to examining and enacting client-centred care within the context of caring for individuals and families in their homes and rehabilitative settings as they strive to achieve or re-establish personal health states. Last, students will engage in praxis in complex care settings as persons and families deal with acute and chronic health challenges.
Second Year
In the second year of the program, students will further their professional development and begin to explore additional layers of complexity in nursing practice with courses focusing on nursing research and inquiry, advanced professional issues, nursing in a global context and nurses as leaders of change.
Clinical praxis will focus on partnering with and integrating client-centredness in community settings. Student will continue with the exploration of nursing in the context of human vulnerability and diversity. In preparation for independent practice after graduating, students will undertake 12 continuous weeks of clinical practice that offers them the opportunity to integrate learning from all nursing courses and engage in deliberate praxis.
Length of Program
Students complete the full time program in two calendar years and graduate in the Fall convocation after the second summer semester. Students break from studies for statutory holidays, reading week in the fall and winter terms and following summer semester exams. This is a full time program and there is no part time option available.
For the Undergraduate Sessional Dates visit: Registrar's Office - Important Dates
Calendar Information (contains course descriptions, program requirements, university policies, and academic regulations)
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 credits at a recognized university prior to admission (equivalent to at least ten (10) university full courses), with a cumulative grade point average of at least a B (6.0 on the York Scale) and a B+ (7.0) average in the last 30 credits.
Please be advised that the 2nd Entry BScN program at York University is designed and intended for students with no previous nursing experience. Transfer credits are not awarded for nursing courses completed previous to your admission. Students enrolled in another BScN program at York are not permitted to transfer into the 2nd Entry BScN program.
Admissions Criteria
Of the 60 or more credits completed, the following prerequisites must be included at the 1000 or above level with at least a B (6.0 on the York Scale) for each course:
- 6 credits in psychology (equivalent to 1 full or 2-half courses)
- 6 credits in Human Anatomy and Physiology OR 3 credits in Human Anatomy and 3 credits in Human Physiology (1 full or 2-half courses).
- 3 credits in Statistics (1-half course).
- 3 credits in Microbiology (1-half course)
- 3 credits in Philosophy (1-half course)
- 3 credits in Humanities (e.g. English, fine arts, history, literature, religion, philosophy, classics, drama, linguistics, languages) (1-half course)
- Student must have completed 9 credits at the 3000 (year three) level. This can be accounted for by any course completed at the 3000 level including those identified above.
Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are not awarded for any nursing courses.
In order to complete missing prerequisites, non-York student applicants may take courses (pending space availability) as visiting/non-degree students at York. Students are asked to contact the relevant department directly. Please follow this link for information about visiting student status at York: Visiting Students - Admission Requirements
Note: Meeting the minimum requirements outlined above, does not ensure admission to the program.
Prerequisites Equivalencies List
For a list of prerequisites course equivalencies, please refer to: List of Prerequisite Course Equivalencies [PDF]
*Course codes and titles may have been updated or changed by the University offering the course(s).
Note: Due to the large volume of applicants, we are not able to assess courses prior to application.
Application Submission
Applicants from other Universities, York University degree holders or students in their final year must submit their application to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) at OUAC Website. : Future Students - Undergraduate Application Webpage.
**Transfer of credits will be reviewed by the Office of Admission.
Current York students who wish to transfer into the program can request Change of Degree or Faculty Transfer between December 1 and February 1. Please contact School of Nursing at degree2@yorku.ca, to confirm the appropriate application process.
Please note: We are not able to assess courses prior to application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 1, 2022 for admission to the Program in September 2022.
You must submit official transcripts for University level studies completed and provide proof of enrolment for courses in progress by the application deadline date, as well other supporting documents (official transcripts, etc.)
Applicants who fail to meet conditions will not be permitted to start the program and/or will be de-enrolled.
Internationally Educated Applicants
Students who have studied outside of Canada and the United States are subject to the same criteria noted above and must have completed their studies at a recognized university at least at the Bachelor's degree level.
Visa Student Applications
Please visit the website at: Future Students - Admission Requirements
York University English Requirements
Please visit the website at: Future Students - Admission Requirements
Course Descriptions
Term 1 (Fall)
Term 2 (Winter)
Term 3 (Summer)
Term 4 (Fall)
Term 5 (Winter)
Term 6 (Summer)
List of all Electives
Please note: Not all electives will be offered each semester
Course Code & number of credits | Course Name |
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HH/NURS 3000 3.0 | Trends and Contemporary Issues for the Aging Adult in Canada |
HH/NURS 3210 3.0 | Societal Implications of Health Informatics |
HH/NURS 3240 3.0 | Electronic Data Systems: An Analytical Examination of Human Caring and Technology |
HH/NURS 3250 3.0 | Health Law |
HH/NURS 3500 3.0 | Program Evaluation in Health Care Part I |
HH/NURS 3600 3.0 | Patterns in the Health Experience of Older Persons |
HH/NURS 3700 3.0 | Transcultural Nursing |
HH/NURS 3710 3.0 | Nurses’ Experience in Healthcare Environments |
HH/NURS 3730 3.0 | Lived Praxis in Nursing |
HH/NURS 3740 3.0 | Health Care Planning for Communities |
HH/NURS 3780 3.0 | Clinical Decision-Making |
HH/NURS 3920 3.0 | Reflective Practice through Simulation |
HH/NURS 3950 3.0 | Communicating and Relating in Complex Situations |
HH/NURS 3960 3.0 | Theory Guided Evidence-Based Practice |
HH/NURS 4210 3.0 | Privacy and Security Principles and Applications in Health Care |
HH/NURS 4370 3.0 | Indigenous History and Health |
HH/NURS 4610 3.0 | Human Experience of Chronic Health Challenges |
HH/NURS 4620 3.0 | Women’s Health and Women’s Health Movements: Critical Perspectives |
HH/NURS 4650 3.0 | Advanced Paediatric Nursing |
HH/NURS 4640 3.0 | Integrative and Expressive Forms of Caring |
HH/NURS 4710 3.0 | The Canadian Health Care System |
HH/NURS 4720 3.0 | Nurses as Teachers and Learners |
HH/NURS 4760 3.0 | Child Rights and Child/Youth Centeredness in Canadian Nursing |
Year 1
Term 1 (Fall) | Term 2 (Winter) | Term 3 (Summer) |
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HH/NURS 1900 6.00 (Section: A) Health & Healing: Nursing in the Context of Wellness | HH/NURS 2522 6.00 (Section: M) Health & Healing: Client-Centred Care of Individuals with Common Health Challenges | HH/NURS 2523 6.00 (Section: A) Health & Healing: Client-Centred Care of Individuals with Complex Health Challenges |
HH/NURS 1900 P 0.00 (Section: A) Practicum for HH/NURS 1900 | HH/NURS 2522 P 0.00 (Section: M) Practicum for HH/NURS 2522 | HH/NURS 2523 P 0.00 (Section: A) Practicum for HH/NURS 2523 |
HH/NURS 1950 3.00 (Section: A, B or C) Development of Self as Nurse: Foundations of Nursing: Thinking, Communicating and Relating | HH/NURS 2512 3.00 (Section: M) Introduction to Professionhood and Knowledge of Nursing II | HH/NURS 2513 3.00 (Section: A, B or C) Development of Self as Nurse: Ethical Ways of Knowing & Caring |
HH/NURS 1511 3.00 (Section: A) Introduction to Professionhood and Knowledge of Nursing I | HH/NURS 2533 3.00 (Section: M) Processes of Human Diseases I | HH/NURS 2544 3.00 (Section: A) Health & Healing: Complex Nursing Skills and Health Assessment |
HH/NURS 1543 3.00 (Section: A) Health & Healing: Health Assessment | SC/CHEM 2550 3.00 (Section: M) Pharmacology for Health Sciences | HH/NURS 2534 3.00 (Section: A) Processes of Human Diseases II |
SC/CHEM 1550 3.00 (Section: A) Introductory Biochemistry for Nurses |
Year 2
Term 4 (Fall) | Term 5 (Winter) | Term 6 (Summer) |
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HH/NURS 4525 6.00 (Section: C) Health & Healing: Community as Partner | HH/NURS 3524 6.00 (Section: M or N) Health and Healing: Client-Centred Care of Individuals and Families in Child and Mental Health Settings | HH/NURS 4527 9.00 (Section: A or B) Health & Healing: Integrated Nursing Science Practicum |
HH/NURS 4525 P 0.00 (Section: C) Practicum for HH/NURS 4525 | HH/NURS 3524 P 0.00 (Section: M or N) Practicum for HH/NURS 3524 | HH/NURS 4528 3.00 (Section: A or B) Health & Healing: Integrated Nursing Science Theory |
HH/NURS 3515 3.00 (Section: E) Development of Self as Nurse: Research and Inquiry | HH/NURS 4516 3.00 (Section: M or N) Development of Self as Nurse: Advanced Professional Issues | |
HH/NURS 3514 3.00 (Section: A) Development of Self as Nurse: Nurse as Leader and Agent of Change | HH/NURS 4546 3.00 (Section: M or N) Health and Healing: Global Context of Nursing | |
HH/NURS elective 3.00 at the 3000 level or higher An elective course 3.00 in nursing at the 3000 level or higher | HH/NURS elective 3.00 at the 3000 level or higher An elective course 3.00 in nursing at the 3000 level or higher | |
2nd Entry Program FAQ
Registration Requirements for the 2nd Entry Program
To practice nursing in Canada, all graduates of a BScN program must complete and pass a registration exam, the NCLEX-RN. The designation of the title Registered Nurse (RN) is regulated in Ontario by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). To qualify to write the registration exam graduates must provide proof of Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status, or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to practice nursing.
For more details please visit the CNO Website.
The nursing program at York University is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario and is designed to lead to eligibility for professional registration as a nurse in Ontario. The College of Nurses of Ontario publishes the Entry Level Competencies that are required to enter the profession in Ontario. To achieve these competencies a student needs to possess certain essential skills and abilities. These include cognitive, communicative, behavioural, psychomotor, sensory and environmental capacities, all of which are essential for professional practice. They can be found on the College of Nurses website under Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario [PDF].