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Preference will be given to applicants with:
Academic grades above the minimum
Requirements completed within the last five years
Related experience*
Additional post-secondary academic courses*
*Applicants with preferred entrance requirements are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.
IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
The only academic renal nursing program in Western Canada, BCIT’s Nephrology Nursing Advanced Specialty program enables you to work in any renal health care setting in Canada. As renal disease becomes more prevalent, the demand for our grads is on the rise. They are ready to start working from day one. Nephrology nurses work closely with patients, clients, and their families who require ongoing care or life-sustaining treatment. Using dialysis, renal transplantation, and other treatment methods, nephrology nurses manage illnesses such as chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Their work directly impacts quality-of-life and end-of-life care for renal patients.
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Program matrix
Required Courses: (25.0 credits)
NSNN 7200, Nephrology Nursing Theory 1: Introduction
NSNN 7300, Nephrology Nursing Clinical 1: Chronic Kidney Disease
NSNN 7400, Nephrology Nursing Theory 2: Introduction to Dialysis Nursing
NSNN 7500, Nephrology Nursing Clinical 2: Nursing Care of the Person on Dialysis
NSNN 7600, Nephrology Nursing Theory 3: Living with Renal Disease and Complex Health Challenges
NSNN 7700, Nephrology Clinical 3
NSSC 7115, Teaching and Learning in Specialty Nursing
Core/Management Component: (24.0 credits)
Required courses: (15.0 credits)
BUSA 7250, Management Skills and Applications
NSSC 8000, Systematic Inquiry
NSSC 8300, Creative Leadership
NSSC 8500, Professional Growth
NSSC 8600, Community Nursing: Facilitating Health
Electives: (9.0 credits)
Complete 9.0 credits from the following list of electives, or alternate courses approved by the Program Head.
NSSC 8110, Independent Study in Specialty Nursing
NSSC 8120, Independent Study in Specialty Nursing
NSSC 8130, Independent Study in Specialty Nursing
NSSC 8160, Independent Study in Specialty Nursing
NSSC 8800, Community Nursing: Facilitating Health Action
Liberal Studies Component: (12.0 credits)
Required courses: (6.0 credits)
COMM 7100, Intercultural Communication Competency and Diversity Awareness for Professionals
LIBS 7021, Health Ethics
Electives: (6.0 credits)
6.0 credits of General Education [PDF] electives at a 100 level minimum in at least two different academic disciplines.
Total Credits:, 60.0
