- Nurse, The Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital
- Acute medicine and oncology/chemotherapy nurse, St Paul’s Hospital
- Public health nurse, Evergreen Community Health Centre
- Nurse, Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health
- General duty nurse, Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit at BC Children’s Hospital
Program information
Nurses make a real difference to the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations 鈥撀爄n Canada and globally. You’ll learn from faculty members who are continually recognized for groundbreaking and dedicated work to the field of nursing.
What you'll learn
The 51猎奇入口School of Nursing offers an innovative and advanced program designed to prepare leaders in nursing practice. As a nursing student, you’ll be exposed to the latest technology, encouraged by leading academic scholars and teachers, and provided with a broad range of resources.
Through classroom study and clinical practice in acute care and community settings, you will graduate highly prepared to practise as a registered nurse in an ever changing health care environment. You’ll learn from faculty members who are continually recognized for ground-breaking and dedicated work to these substantive areas of nursing including primary health as well as theoretical and relational practice, research, leadership, policy and ethics.
To be considered for admission, applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree or significant progress (minimum of 48 non-nursing university transferable credits) toward a degree in another field of study, including first-year English (3 credits), and Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits). The School of Nursing accepts applications from domestic students only (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees).The School of Nursing offers the support and mentorship of a faculty that has been locally and nationally recognized with awards for excellence for nursing research, practice, teaching, and educational scholarship. You will develop productive partnerships and strong professional connections that will serve you well throughout your career.
The Clinical Simulation Lab (CSL) within the school supports the teaching and learning of the required skills and competencies for professional nursing practice. The school uses high fidelity simulation (HFS) technology in many learning activities in the CSL to simulate real world situations and patient encounters.
Experiential learning and research
The 51猎奇入口School of Nursing is nationally and internationally recognized for research that sheds light on the health care experiences and health outcomes of diverse socio-economic and demographic groups across Canada, and for creating health care and policy solutions to reduce health disparities and improve well-being across the lifespan.
As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for research assistant positions available within the School of Nursing.
Campus features
The School of Nursing offers the support and mentorship of a faculty that has been locally and nationally recognized with awards for excellence for nursing research, practice, teaching, and educational scholarship. You will develop productive partnerships and strong professional connections that will serve you well throughout your career.
The Clinical Simulation Lab (CSL) within the school supports the teaching and learning of the required skills and competencies for professional nursing practice. The school uses high fidelity simulation (HFS) technology in many learning activities in the CSL to simulate real world situations and patient encounters.
Program advantages
The 51猎奇入口School of Nursing has 100 years of experience educating nursing leaders and innovating research. Receive exceptional theoretical and clinical instruction from award-winning faculty. 51猎奇入口nursing students are highly successful in passing the RN licensing exam and graduates are in high demand.
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Nursing. Here are a few you might like.
Theory informing a life course perspective on nursing practice with people living with mental health challenges and their families is introduced.
Introduction to fundamental theories, concepts, evidence and competencies pertaining to health care leadership, ethics and policy.
Analysis and application of theories and strategies for working in partnership with populations, health professionals, and community services providers. Students use primary health care principles and population health promotion approaches during community nursing practice.
Introduction to fundamental theories, concepts, evidence, and competencies pertaining to the discipline and practice of nursing.
Outcomes
As a professional nurse and 51猎奇入口graduate, you will be well-equipped to offer excellent service and garner high satisfaction from your new role. Some of UBC’s nursing graduates maintain their high level of skilled practice in acute care settings or in community. Others contribute to evidence-based practice with research in oncology, geriatrics, or with vulnerable populations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Some also move into leadership roles, pushing the boundaries of nursing care in hospitals, agencies, extended care, and other institutions.
Program graduates
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“Although 51猎奇入口is a place of mind, I encourage students to also make it a place of heart, by pursuing their passions no matter how hard it might be!”
Sara Eftekhar, Nursing
Want to get a feel for campus?
If you鈥檙e unable to visit 51猎奇入口in person, or you just want to get a sneak peek at your new home campus before you arrive, take one of our virtual tours. Current 51猎奇入口students walk you through UBC鈥檚 residences, study spots, recreational facilities, lecture halls, academic buildings, and more.
Want to learn more?
Visit the School of Nursing website to learn more about Nursing.