Advanced Entry BSN

About this programme

Langara’s Advanced Entry to the Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the province of BC. This program provides successful candidates with the opportunity to complete Pathophysiology 2192 and then enter into term 3 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) . This means that the length of study from the time students enter the Advanced Entry to the time they graduate from the BSN is two years and eight months (eight consecutive semesters) with the first semester including the one Pathophysiology course and the remaining seven semesters at full-time. In addition to the term 2 Pathophysiology course, students will participate in a mandatory orientation course to the BSN. This course is non-credit and carries no tuition or fees except the cost of textbooks and NCLEX resources. The curriculum is based on the tenets of five central philosophies and is designed to educate students to work with individuals, families, and communities from a caring and health-promotion perspective. Students explore the concepts associated with health/healing, professional growth, self and others, nursing practice, nursing knowledge, nursing skills, health sciences, arts, and humanities courses through classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice experiences. The language of education in the Faculty of Nursing is English. A high level of understanding and functionality in English is essential for safe client care in all areas where health care professionals work in British Columbia. In addition, a fou