| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Brock University's concurrent Bachelor of Nursing/Master of Nursing (BN/MN) program is a 5-term, intensive curriculum that combines a baccalaureate and master's degree for graduates of 4-year bachelor's degrees. The program educates students in five areas of competency and prepares them for a wide range of nursing careers, including acute care, public health, research, and administration. Graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN registration exam.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The concurrent Bachelor of Nursing/Master of Nursing (BN/MN) program at Brock University enables graduates of a 4-year bachelor's degree in various fields to receive a combined baccalaureate and master's degrees within a unique, continuous, five-term, intensive curriculum configuration.
- The program educates students in five areas of competency: professional responsibility and accountability, knowledge-based practice, ethical practice, service to the public, and self-regulation.
- Graduates of the concurrent BN/MN program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN registration exam.
Outline:
- Course Structure: The BN/MN program is a 5-term, course-based program with a total of 60 credit hours.
- Course Schedule: The program's course schedule is as follows:
- Term 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice I
- Term 2: Foundations of Nursing Practice II
- Term 3: Foundations of Nursing Practice III
- Term 4: Advanced Nursing Practice I
- Term 5: Advanced Nursing Practice II
- Individual Modules: Each term consists of a variety of individual modules, including:
- Term 1:
- Introduction to Nursing
- Nursing Theory and Practice
- Health Assessment
- Pharmacology for Nurses
- Term 2:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Mental Health Nursing
- Maternal-Child Nursing
- Nursing Research
- Term 3:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Community Health Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Term 4:
- Advanced Nursing Practice I
- Nursing Theory and Practice
- Nursing Research
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Term 5:
- Advanced Nursing Practice II
- Nursing Theory and Practice
- Nursing Research
- Nursing Leadership and Management
Assessment:
- The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Written assignments
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Clinical evaluations
- Portfolios
Teaching:
- The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field.
- The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Small group discussions
- Simulations
- Clinical experiences
Careers:
- Graduates of the BN/MN program are prepared for a variety of careers in nursing, including:
- Acute care hospitals
- Public health
- Research
- Administration
- Policy Development
Entry Requirements:
- Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
- Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee ($140). Please read all steps of the application process before applying.
- Applicants must have completed a four-year (non-nursing) bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with a minimum average of 75% over the final two years of study. Applicants must also have completed the following university credit courses with a B grade or higher to be considered:
Developmental psychology - infant to adolescent or infant to older adult (half-course equivalent) Human Anatomy (half-course equivalent) Human Physiology (half-course equivalent) Microbiology (half-course equivalent) Statistics (half-course equivalent) Research methods (half-course equivalent)
- You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
Two academic references Proof of English language proficiency if required (IELTS overall score of 7 with no band below 6.5)
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Proof of English language proficiency if required (IELTS overall score of 7 with no band below 6.5)
