Nursing (BScN.)
Programme Overview
This programme of theory and clinical practice consists of 120 credits and is offered in eight (8) semesters and (1) summer. Candidates successfully completing this BScN programme will be eligible to apply to sit the Regional Examination for Nurse Registration (RENR). This will enable the individual to practice nursing in Jamaica and other CARICOM Countries.
The purpose of the programme is to provide the educational and experiential foundation for entry level professional nursing practice and to provide a base on which to build a career through graduate-level study in specialist areas such as midwifery, nurse practitioner, clinical specialists and nurse administrator and educator. The aim of the curriculum is to prepare professional nurses who possess leadership skills and have the necessary competencies to meet the demands in a growing and changing health care system.
Programme Objectives
The programme will prepare graduates who will:
be eligible to apply for entry to General Registry for Nurses of the Nursing Council of Jamaica or any other nursing legislative body in the CARICOM region;
display professional responsibility and accountability for safe nursing care to individuals, families and communities along the wellness-illness continuum and at any stage of the life cycle;
apply evidence-based nursing care to clients/patients and their families at any stage of the life cycle, in primary, secondary, tertiary or extended care facilities with respect for individuals rights.
Admission Requirements
Candidates must be at least seventeen (17) years old at the beginning of the academic year of entry andHave at least two, 2-unit CAPE subjects at grades I to IV. One from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology and one subject from any of the other subject areas, as specified by the Nursing Council of Jamaica (CAPE requirements waived for applicants to the 2012/2013 academic year) and
Have at least 5 CSEC/CXC/GCE subjects (No more than two subjects at CXC General III or at GCE O’ Level C). The combination of these subjects must be taken from the categories listed below:
English Language,
one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Statistics
one subject from Biology, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science
and two subjects from Agricultural Science, Geography, Caribbean History, A Modern Language, Social Studies, Religious Education, Food & Nutrition, Home Economic Management, Principle of Accounts, Principles of Business, English Literature, Business Studies, Information Technology, or Chemistry; andHave successfully completed 1st semester/year courses in any Tertiary Level Institution recognized for credits by the University of the West Indies or
3. Hold qualifications from Tertiary Level Institution recognized by the University of the West Indies and
Persons age 21 years and over who do not satisfy the entry requirements may be considered for entry to the programme. Applicants will be required to submit full details of their academic and professional attainments and overall experience
Programme Structure
NURS 1111 3 Microbiology
NURS 1110 6 Human Anatomy & Physiology
NURS 1117 3 Biochemistry & Nutrition
NURS 1022 3 Pharmacology & Therapeutics in Nursing
Year/Specialization: 2
Course Code Course Credit Course Name
NURS 1011 3 Basic Physiology
NURS 2015 3 Introduction to Professional Nursing
NURS 2016 2 Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory
NURS 2118 3 The Nursing Proceses & Health Assessment
NURS 2024 3 Human Pathophysiology
NURS 2001 4 Clinical Practicum I
NURS 2125 3 Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents
NURS 2126 3 Nursing Care of Adults
NURS 2002 6 Clinical Practicum II
Year/Specialization: 3
Course Code Course Credit Course Name
NURS 1010 3 Basic Anatomy
NURS 3000 3 Parent Child Nursing
NURS3020 3 Primary Health Care Nursing
NURS 3023 3 Health Promotion
NURS 3010 5 Clinical Practicum III
NURS 3027 3 Nursing Care of Older Adults
NURS 3133 3 Nursing Care of Patients in Specialized Care Settings
NURS 3136 3 Mental Health Nursing
NURS 3110 5 Clinical Practicum IV
Year/Specialization: 4
Course Code Course Credit Course Name
NURS 4037 3 Introduction to Health Informatics
NURS 4034 3 Nursing Research Methodology
NURS 4039 6 Senior Clinical Nursing Elective
NURS 4034 3 Nursing Research Project
NURS 4032 7 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice with Practicum
NURS 4033 8 Clinical Internship