📖Introduction

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a leading institution of higher education located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a strong emphasis on applied learning, KPU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as business, design, health, trades, and technology. Known for its innovative curriculum, industry connections, and experiential learning opportunities, KPU equips students with practical skills and knowledge that directly align with current industry demands. The university's commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. KPU's close ties to local businesses and organizations provide students with invaluable networking opportunities and pathways to career success.

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📚About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Advanced Entry (BSN-AE) program is a full time program for students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree and are looking for the opportunity to transition to the field of Nursing. The program prepares nursing students to work with individual, families and communities with varying health and health promotion needs across the lifespan. Program courses are offered in a hybrid or online format, supported by practice experiences within healthcare agencies and communities. Nursing students will work with clients and healthcare providers across diverse settings in the healthcare system. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) and to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Plan of Study Grid
TERM 1
Theoretical Focus: Individual Health and Health Promotion
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles & Responsibilities in Residential Care
NRSG 3500 Program Orientation: Introduction to Nursing
NRSG 3510 Practice and Praxis 1: Episodic Health Challenges
NRSG 3520 Relational Engagement: Personal Context
NRSG 3530 Health Promotion 1: Episodic Health Challenges
NRSG 3540 Critical Inquiry 1: Quantitative Research
NRSG 3640 Critical Inquiry 2: Qualitative Research

TERM 2
Theoretical Focus: Mental Health and Chronic Health Challenges
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles & Responsibilities in Mental Health and with Older Adults
NRSG 3535 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing
NRSG 3550 Professional Role 1
NRSG 3560 Pathophysiology for Health Promotion
NRSG 3610 Practice and Praxis 2: Older Adults, Mental Health
NRSG 3630 Health Promotion 2: Pharmacology
NRSG 3740 Critical Inquiry 3: Data Analysis 2

TERM 3
Practice Focus: Nurses Roles & Responsibilities: Consolidation of practice in Medical and Surgical Nursing
NRSG 3710 Practice and Praxis 3: Capstone 1

TERM 4
Theoretical Focus: Family Health
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles and Responsibilities with Childbearing Families, Pediatrics, and School Health
NRSG 4435 Fundamentals of Maternal-Child Nursing
NRSG 4510 Practice and Praxis 4: The Experience of Nursing of Families
NRSG 4520 Relational Engagement: Family Context
NRSG 4535 Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing
NRSG 4550 Professional Role 2: Teaching and Learning

TERM 5
Theoretical Focus: Community Health and Community Capacity Building
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles and Responsibilities in Community Health and Community Capacity Building
NRSG 4530 Health Promotion 3: Community Context
NRSG 4540 Critical Inquiry 4: Nursing Theories
NRSG 4610 Practice and Praxis 5: Community Context
NRSG 4620 Relational Engagement: Community Context
NRSG 4640
or PHIL 3010
Critical Inquiry 5: Health Care and Bioethics
or Health Care Ethics

TERM 6
Theoretical Focus: Global Health and Leadership
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles and Responsibilities in Primary Health Care (International/Indigenous)
NRSG 4650 Professional Role 3: Health Care Leadership
NRSG 4710 Practice and Praxis 6: Global Context
NRSG 4720 Relational Engagement: Global Context

TERM 7
Practice Focus: Nurses' Roles & Responsibilities in Full-time Nursing Practice
NRSG 4810 Practice and Praxis 7: Practice Consolidation: Capstone 2

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🏫About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a dynamic institution of higher education located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1981, KPU has evolved into a respected polytechnic university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, practical skills development, and industry relevance, KPU prepares students for successful careers in their chosen fields. The university's innovative curriculum integrates theory with real-world application, providing students with valuable experiential learning opportunities through co-op programs, internships, and community-based projects. KPU is renowned for its commitment to accessibility, diversity, and sustainability, nurturing an inclusive and vibrant campus community. With its strong industry partnerships and close ties to the local community, KPU serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and social impact in the region.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

670 RMB

Tuition fee:

11,377 CAD per year

45,507 CAD in total

Insurance is 201 CAD.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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