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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 BCIT Critical Care Nursing Specialty is an exciting and dynamic program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to work in all levels of intensive care units (from community/rural to tertiary and quaternary), coronary care and cardiac surgery intensive care units, and post anesthetic care units. This program has a reputation for delivering educational excellence that supports effective clinical judgment. The Critical Care nursing faculty is known for their commitment to student learning progress. Our faculty gives you individual support and a high quality of learning to help you succeed.
About the program
We prepare you to care for patients who are seriously ill and facing life-threatening problems due to trauma, illness or major surgery. Whether patients are injured or in failing health, part of this care is supporting patients’ families who are going through difficult and stressful times. It can be a demanding and challenging career, yet very rewarding. Our graduates have the passion and commitment to provide excellence in critical care nursing practice.
The Critical Care Nursing program is delivered primarily on iPads with on-line support. Full-time students sponsored by a health authority will receive their course materials and iPads at orientation. All students need to be registered in the course to access iTunes U to download the course materials.
Part-time distance students (taking one course at a time) may already have an iPad. If you do not have an iPad you can purchase one from a computer retailer or the Apple Store. Minimum requirement are an iPad capable of downloading iOS 11 or newer.. You may be able to receive an educational discount by showing your BCIT ID. In special circumstances an iPad can be loaned out from the BCIT library. When you receive your iPad, the code for your e-text can be purchased from the BCIT bookstore.
Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 2.5 years to complete
Distance and online learning provided on iPads gives you flexibility to learn at your own pace
Two, full-time clinical experiences in an ICU/CCU unit
Who it’s for
This program is for individuals who:
Are existing registered nurses (RNs) who want critical care nursing certification, or to complete their specialty Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in critical care
Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program seeking an elective (typically NSCC 7120 or NSCC 7150) to complete their BSN program
Have six months or more (preferably one year) relevant work experience in an acute care setting
Are able to make effective decisions while managing rapidly changing patient situations
Are able to communicate well with their team, patients, and patients’ families
Does this sound like you? See Entrance Requirements to discover more about requirements and how to apply.
More info: Click here
Program matrix
Required Courses: (27.0 credits)
NSCC 7120, Critical Care Nursing Theory 1
NSCC 7150, Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
NSCC 7220, Critical Care Nursing Theory 2
NSCC 7320, Critical Care Nursing Theory 3
NSCC 7420, Critical Care Nursing Clinical 1
NSCC 7520, Critical Care Nursing Theory 4
NSCC 7620, Critical Care Nursing Clinical 2
Total Credits:, 27.0
Our grads are ready
Whether you choose to complete the full advanced certificate or take courses as you and your employer need them, our critical care specialty will equip you to thrive in this important area of patient care.
Career opportunities
Registered nurses with the critical care specialty work in hospitals and have salaries starting at approximately $32 per hour.
