Program Overview

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Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Fast track) (BSNF)

Overview

The Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Fast track) (BSNF) program is designed for those who wish to complete the full program in three years (eight consecutive semesters). This program provides a diverse and global perspective alongside opportunities to provide nursing care within various clinical settings. Clinical education is enhanced with focused simulation in state-of-the-art labs, allowing students to practice and refine their clinical reasoning skills.

Program Details

• Campus: King
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 8 semesters (3 years)
• Credential: Honours Bachelor Degree
• School: Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing

About the Program

There are three streams of Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree:

• Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Fast track) (BSNF): Designed for those who wish to complete the full program in three years (eight consecutive semesters).
• Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN): Designed for those who wish to complete the full program in four years (eight semesters). If you start in September, there are summer breaks. If you start in January, there are summer breaks after the first year.
• Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge) (BSNB): Designed for current practicing RPNs who wish to complete the degree via a bridging pathway.

Skills

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment
• Self-management that demonstrates initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability to work in the profession of nursing
• Communication and interpersonal relationship skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse inter-professional healthcare system
• Ability to collaborate in groups and work independently

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants: This program is only open to Canadian applicants.
• International Applicants: Not available for international applicants.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

• Hospitals
• Public health
• Community nursing
• Rehabilitation centres
• Long-term care
• Primary healthcare
• Travel nursing
• Private clinics

Professional Practice Upon Graduation

After successful completion of the program, graduates will earn a BScN credential and are required to meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for nursing practice in Ontario. For a student to obtain these competencies during their educational program, certain skills and abilities are required. It is essential that you are aware of these prior to applying for admission to the nursing program.

Upon graduation, students wishing to engage in the professional practice of nursing and use the title Registered Nurse are subject to qualifying examinations (NCLEX) and other requirements by the regulatory body, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has a clinical practicum to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Renewable Scholarships

You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Simulation Lab

You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art patient care simulation lab, preparing you for your in-demand career.

Academic Pathways

Seneca is a leader in academic pathways and offers options to help you transfer existing credits from a completed program or continue your studies.