The UBC Bachelors of Science in Nursing program will provide you with a combination of theoretical courses and opportunities to apply and consolidate your skills in hospital and community-based healthcare settings.
As a UBC nursing student, you will be exposed to a variety of clinical learning opportunities under the supervision of highly qualified instructors in group placements and a RN preceptor(s) in the consolidated final practicum.
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Professional Practice - Term 1
Term 1 students complete a 13-week professional practice course in Term 1 (Fall) that provides a foundation for clinical skills development.
Placement options for Level I fall into the following category:
- NURS 360 - Nursing Practice with Adults/Older Adults & their Families
Professional Practice - Term 2, 3 & 4
In Term 2 (Winter) students complete two 13-week professional practice courses that will run concurrently. Half of the students will take 365 & 366 in Term 2 and take 362 & 363 in Term 4 or take 362 & 363 in Term 2 and take 365 & 366 in Term 4.
Placement options for Term 2 fall into the below categories:
Group 1 - Set A
- NURS 365 - Nursing Practice with Childbearing Individuals and Families
- NURS 366 - Nursing Practice with Infants, Children, Youth & their Families
OR
Group 2 - Set B
- NURS 362 - Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care Context
- NURS 363 - Nursing Practice with People Living with Mental Health Challenges
Term 3 (Spring/Summer) students complete an 11- week professional practice course.
Placement options for Term 3 fall into the following category:
- NURS 361 - Nursing Practice with Adults/Older Adults Experiencing Acute Health Challenges
Term 4 (Fall) students complete two 13-week professional practices courses that will run concurrently.
Group 1 - Set B
- NURS 362 - Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care Context
- NURS 363 - Nursing Practice with People Living with Mental Health Challenges
OR
Group 2 - Set A
- NURS 365 - Nursing Practice with Childbearing Individuals and Families
- NURS 366 - Nursing Practice with Infants, Children, Youth & their Families
Professional Practice - Term 5
In Term 5 (Winter) students complete their final professional practice course - NURS 427 - Final Consolidated Practicum. Students are assigned to a clinical preceptor and complete 312 hours of consolidated practice in a diverse range of placement settings in the Metro Vancouver area or with our clinical partners nationwide.