1991/1992 - Office of the Registrar - McMaster University

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
l.b provide evidence of achievement of a minimum of B - in at least
12 units (or equivalent) of university degree credit courses. (These
courses may be taken as a full-time or part-time student.)
Note: University degree credit courses complc:~ted'prior to admission will
be assessed for advanced credit, following admission to the programme,
by the Co-ordinator of Studies.
2. submit a completed original and three (3) copies of their response \
to the questionnaire provided in the application package;
3. submit three (3) completed reference forms from non-relatives,
including one person qualified to address the appplicant's academic
capabilities. Reference forms will be provided in the application
package.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the material submitted in
1, 2 and 3 above. Those ranked highest may be invited to come to
McMaster in -early May for an interview. Applicants are responsible for
their own travel expenses.
Failure to attend the interview will result in cancellation of the application.
The scores awarded by the assessors are final.
C. Admission From Other Degree Nursing Progra'mmes
Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Nursing degree programme
at another university may wish t() transfer to McMaster. Availability of
space in the Level requested will be determined by the Co-ordinator of
Studies (B.Sc.N. programme). Even if no space is available, the applicant
may choose to complete the admission process and be placed on a waiting
list. Applicants normally should:
1. contact the Co-ordinator of Studies to discuss placement in the
programme;
2. send a written request to the Chairperson, Undergraduate Nursing
Admissions Committee outlining their request;
3. submit a completed original and three (3) copies of their response
to the Questionnaire provided in the transfer application package;
4. submit an official letter from the Dean/Director of the programme
in which the applicant is currently enrolled stating that the applicant
is in "good standing" in that programme (good standing is interpreted
as at least a B- average in nursing courses);
5. Submit a current official transcript.
The applicant may be invited to McMaster for a personal interview.
Interviews are held in early May. Applicants are responsible for their own
travel expenses.
Applicants for transfer to studies above Levell beginning in September
must be received by the Associate Registrar (Health Sciences) no
later than March 15.
D. Diploma Registered Nurses (B) Stream
Any nurse holding, or being eligible jor, nursing registration .prior to the
date of entry to the .programme will be considered for admission to the
Diploma RN.(B) Stream of the Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in
Nursing programme.
Applicants 'currently enrolled in a diploma nursing programme wHl be
considered in Category B above.
The University does not grant advance credit for diploma nursing
courses, but those offered admission to this two-year programme, enter
at Level III.
There are two categories of admission within the Diploma R.N. ,(B)
Stream.
1. The Open 'Category: The Open Category is open to all diploma
registered nurses who meet the following conditions.
Applicants in this category normally should:
i. possess a current Certificate of Competence as a Registered
Nurse in OntariO, or be eligible for reciprocity, or be eligible to
write and subsequently pass the Registration examinations.
ii. provide evidence (transcripts) of a minimum of a B - grade in
at least 6 units (or equivalent) of University degree credit work.
University correspondence degree courses are acceptable.
University degree credit courses completed prior to admission
will be assessed for advanced credit, following admission
to the programme, by the Co-ordinator of Studies.
iii. submit a completed original and three (3) copies of their
response to the questionnaire provided in the application
package;
iv. submit three (3) completed reference forms provided in the
application packet. References should be from non-relatives,
and should include at least one person who is qualified to
address the appplicant's professional and academic
capabilities.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the material submitted
in ii, iii, and iv above. Those ranked highest may be invited to come
to McMaster in early May for an interview. Applicants are responsible
for their own travel expenses. Failure to attend the interview will
result in cancellation of the application. The scores awarded by the
assessors are final.
2. The Collaborative Category: The Collaborative Category was
developed 'in conjunction with specific health care institutions in
Hamilton-Wentworth. Further information about this Collaborative
Category is available from the Admissions Co-ordinator - Nursing or
the Post RN Co-ordinator in the School of Nursing.
Candidates wishing to apply to the Collaborative Category should
satisfy all those conditions listed above in the Open Category. In
addition they must proVide a letter from their Director of Nursing.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
In addition to meeting the General Academic Regulations of the
University, students enrolled in the B.Sc.N. programme shall be
subject to the following programme regulations.
Registration in the B.Sc.N. Programme implies acceptance on the part
of the student of the objectives of that Programme and the methods by
which progress toward the achievement of those objectives is evaluated.
Since the academic regulations are continually reviewed, we reserve
the right to change the regulations in this section of the Calendar.
The University also reserves the right to cancel the academic privileg-es
of a student at any time should the student's scholastic record or conduct
warrant so doing. Where, in the opinion of faculty, the performance of
the student in clinical nursing practice may jeopardize or endanger the
welfare of the patient, or the patient's family, the student may be
removed from clinical experience any time during the academic year
until continuation in the course is reviewed. The clinical activities associated
with any clinical COl,lrse must be successfully achieved for attainment
of a passing grade in the course.
Part-Time Students
Students will be permitted to enter, proceed through and graduate from
the B.Sc.N. programme (Al or (B) stream, on a part-time basis. University
and programme regulations governing the full-time undergraduate
students will govern the part-time student.
As enrolment is limited, places reserved for part-time ,students at each
Level will be restricted. Normally, Nursing courses are available only
dUring the day. Electives may be taken either in the day or evening. Independent
study packages are also being developed.
Guidelines ,have beeR established for part-time study. Applicants are
advised to seek counselling from the School of Nursing 'before engaging
in part-time study. '
·Level I 'Nursing
A student in Level I must:
1. achieve a University Average (UA) of at least 2.5; and
2. achieve an average of at least 4.0 in the Nursing and required Health
Science courses; and
3. achieve a grade of at least C - in the Nursing and required Health
Science courses witA the exception that a grade of D ,D, or D +
is permissible in one Health Science course.
A student who fails to meet these requirements may not continue in
the programme but may seek readmissioR hy writing to the B.Sc.N. Programme
Chair.
Area Courses:
The Area courses consist of all the Nursing and Health Science courses
above Level I.
The following courses are designated clinical courses:
Basic (A) Stream Nursing 2L06, 2H04, 3X07, 3Y07, 4J07,
4K07.
Diploma Registered
Nurses (B) Stream Nursing '3L05, 3M05, 3N08, 4S06, 4T06.
A grade of at least C - is required in all Area courses with the excep-
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