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Courses RN to BScN

RN to BScN (Registered General Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

A one-year pathway for Registered Nurses to upgrade their qualification to Bachelor level, with an emphasis on leadership, management, preceptorship and research.

Duration
1 year
Tuition
JMD 450,000
Next intake
Rolling admission

Entry requirements

  • Certified Registered Nurse
  • Official transcript from your previous Registered Nurse training programme
  • Submit a medical certificate
  • Attend an interview

Degree programmes have detailed subject and mature-entry requirements — see the full admission requirements below.

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Full programme details

Registered General Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Next start date: Flexible rolling admission

Programme name
Registered General Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Programme Length
1 year
Programme Credits
120
Estimated Tuition Cost
JMD 450,000 per year
About
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSCN) Programme functions under Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences of St. Ann, Jamaica. It is given direction by The University Council of Jamaica.

This is an instructional undergraduate programme with a theoretical and clinical component, with guided/supervised self-study leading to an original research programme. This programme progressively prepares the nurse by rigorous academic methodologies, for leadership and management roles, with an emphasis on the Nurse as a Preceptor and Researcher, thus equipping them with the tools necessary for senior roles.

This professional programme builds on a foundation of knowledge in science and humanities, and emphasizes critical thinking, health and human functioning, care and therapeutics, and health care resources.
Degree Programmes — Admission Requirements

Examinations and Grades

A minimum of five (5) subjects in one or a combination of the following certificates:

  1. Three General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘O’ Levels at A, B or C.

  2. Three Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) General Proficiency Levels 1, 2 or 3, with grade 3 accepted as of June 1998.

  3. Three compulsory subject requirements (only two subjects at grade 3):

    • English Language or Communication Studies (CAPE)

    • Mathematics, Pure Mathematics (CAPE) or Applied Mathematics (CAPE)

    • Biology, Human and Social Biology, or Biology (CAPE)

  4. And two other subjects from the list of eligible subjects below.

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Eligible subjects Eligible subjects (continued)
Agricultural Science Caribbean History
Chemistry Economics
English Literature Food & Nutrition
French Geography
Home Economics Information Technology
Integrated Science Physics
Principles of Accounts/Business Religious Education
Social Studies/Caribbean Studies Spanish

Additional Requirements

  1. Have a school leaving certificate.

  2. Submit a medical certificate (physical, dental, ophthalmic).

  3. Be age 17 or over.

  4. Sit a pre-test administered by Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences (where applicable).

  5. Attend an interview and satisfy the selection committee regarding suitability for entrance.

Mature Requirements

Where persons do not have the required subjects for entry, there are alternative requirements which allow for some flexibility:

  1. Individuals must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a field related to the specific programme. This includes skills which may be transferable (prior learning).

  2. Verification of the above is done by the organisation where this prior learning took place.

  3. Previous training in a related area is also applicable. This may be assessed by transcript from the training programme or organisation; relevant course credits may be applied.

  4. Professional qualifications may also be used as a requirement for entry.

  5. Candidates must sit a Challenge Examination to confirm their suitability for entrance to the programme.

Career Prospects

Nurses are employed in a range of health-related fields in addition to direct patient care.

  • Acute Care

  • Ambulatory Care

  • Mental Health

  • Rehabilitation

  • Emergency Care

Attachments

Application form

Complete the application form, then bring it to the College with your supporting documents for verification.

You’ll pay the application fee when you drop off your documents for processing.

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