Programme Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Programme Code:UBSNURSFXL1A (Kingston)
UBSNURSFXD1A (Montego Bay)
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The major focus of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing course of study is to graduate professional nurses capable of delivering safe health care in local, regional and international health care systems.
The course prepares professional general trained nurses with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude required for the delivery of world class health care.
The course of study is based on a foundation of knowledge in the sciences, humanities and related professional disciplines integrated with the body of related nursing knowledge. These assist the graduates to acquire the critical thinking skills relevant for competent and professional practice.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCE ‘O’ Level (A, B, or C passing) or CXC Level (1, 2, or 3 (June 1998 and after)
Compulsory Subjects
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology or Human or Social Biology, or Integrated Science
AND
- Any other 2 approved subjects
- No more than 2 passes at C or level 3 will be accepted
In addition, applicants are required to:
1. Be age 17 years or more
2. Submit a medical certificate (physical, dental,
Ophthalmic)
3. Sit a pre entrance test administered by the School
Of Nursing
4. Attend an interview and satisfy the selection committee regarding suitability for entrance to the nursing education course.
| YEAR 1 | (Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | |
| Academic Writing 1 | 3 |
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| Information Technology | 3 |
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| Biochemistry | 3 |
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| Sociology | 3 |
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| Anatomy & Physiology 1 | 4 |
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| Foundations of Nursing | 3 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| Anatomy & Physiology 2 | 4 |
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| General Microbiology | 3 |
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| Nutrition in Health | 2 |
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| Psychology | 3 |
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| Community Health | 3 |
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| Health Assessment | 4 |
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| TOTAL (Yr 1) | 38 |
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| Summer Session (Yr 1) | |||
| PRACTICUM I: 7 weeks | 3 |
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| Community Service | 1 |
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| TOTAL | 4 |
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| YEAR 2 | (Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
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| Academic Writing II | 3 |
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| Health Information System | 3 |
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| Pathophysiology | 4 |
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| College Mathematics | 4 |
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| Concepts Applied to Nursing | 3 |
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| Epidemiology | 3 |
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| First Aid & Basic Life Support | 2 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| Health Promotion | 2 |
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| Pharmacology Applied to Nursing 1 | 2 |
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| Patient & Health Care Worker Safety | 3 |
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| Diet Therapy | 3 |
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| TOTAL (Yr 2) | 32 |
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| Summer Session (Yr 2) | |||
| PRACTICUM II: 7 weeks | 3 |
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| Year 3 | (Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
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| Biostatistics | 3 |
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| Research Methodologies | 3 |
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| Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
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| Adult Nursing Part I | 4 |
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| Adult Nursing Part II | 4 |
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| Pharmacology Applied to Nursing 2 | 2 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| PRACTICUM III: 15 weeks | 7 |
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| Summer Session (Yr 3) (6 weeks) | |||
| University Elective | 3 |
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| Gerontological Nursing | 2 |
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| The Beginning Family Part I | 4 |
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| TOTAL (SUMMER SESSION) | 9 |
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| Year 4 | (Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | |
| The Beginning Family Part II | 4 |
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| Specialised Nursing | 4 |
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| Leadership & Management | 4 |
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| Transcultural Nursing | 3 |
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| Major Project | 3 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| PRACTICUM IV: 15 weeks | 7 |
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| TOTAL (Yr 4) | 25 |