The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree – Post Registration, (BSN Post Registration), targets candidates already in the Nursing Profession since a requirement for this programme is that candidates must be a Registered Nurse. For those now seeking to enter the profession, there is the BSc Nursing (Pre-Registration) programme. The BSN Post Registration is structured around the major components of theory, research and clinical practice. The concepts of leadership, critical thinking, decision making, and planned change are integrated throughout the curriculum. The BSN Post Registration comprises four (4) areas of specialization, as outlined below:
- School Nursing
- Oncology
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Administration
The BSN Post Registration is offered both full time and part time, with courses available in the ‘summer’ session and on evenings. The duration of our full time curriculum is one calendar year over three semesters; and the duration of our part time curriculum is two calendar years over six semesters. The programme is offered full and part-time in modular format and includes different forms of Distance Education, print, media, teleconference, computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), mentoring and preceptor practicum.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics
CAPE Minimum passes: 0
Alternative Qualifications:
- Basic or general qualification in Nursing, such as, a Certificate, Diploma or Associate Degree (grade B or equivalent).
- Must be a registered nurse.
- 3 years (minimum) post-registration nursing experience.
- Registered Nurses holding a Diploma, Certificate or Associate Degree in Nursing may be eligible to join the post-registration programme. Applicants with Certificates, Diplomas, or Associate Degrees with a grade lower than the approved grade, upon recommendation from the registration body or equivalent authority, if approved for entry, will be required to write a challenge examination.
- Candidates with additional post-basic qualifications in Nursing from programmes offered by The UWI or other recognised tertiary institutions may be considered for admission on a preferential basis, but must have obtained a minimum B grade in major course components of their post-basic training.
- Provisional acceptance may be offered in the case of other entry requirements subject to the approval of an Advisory Committee.
- Entry qualifications of applicants, when assessed by the admissions team, must be equivalent to a minimum of 30 credits.
Career Opportunities: Public and Private Hospitals; Doctors’ Offices and Clinics
Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fms/nursing/