Nursing Baccalaureate College of New Caledonia

Program Description

The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) is offered in collaboration with partner institutions. The NCBNP is a four-year degree program that consists of 136 credits with 95 required credits in nursing. The program is available at three sites: Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace. Year 1 and 2 are offered at College of New Caledonia (CNC) Prince George and Quesnel campuses, along with Coast Mountain College (CMNT) in Terrace. Students transition to University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Prince George, Quesnel or Terrace campuses to complete years 3 and 4. Upon completion students receive a BScN degree granted by UNBC. Graduates qualify to write the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) and registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) . "Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession. Graduates of this program will be well grounded in acute care nursing, rural nursing, community health and First Nations health, and will be prepared for the changing context of health care and health care delivery. The NCBNP is a practice-based curriculum. Learning experiences take place in the classroom, community, laboratory, and in clinical settings promoting integration of theoretical knowledge into practice. Students will have the opportunity to learn from expert practitioners" (UNBC, NCBNP website).

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