A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) prepares graduates who are committed to excellence in professional practice and who will contribute to the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and society. Graduates of this program also possess introductory knowledge and competencies for nursing leadership, education and research. BScN graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Canadian Registered Nurse Examination and apply to become a Registered Nurse (RN). MacEwan University's BScN is a rigorous, four-year, 132-credit degree program. Knowledge, concepts and theories are integrated from the discipline of nursing, the liberal arts and sciences. The curriculum is uniquely sequenced to promote integration and application of knowledge and diverse skills, such as relational and ethical practice, critical thinking and clinical judgement, risk assessment, health promotion and injury prevention, writing, and health assessment. Knowledge, skills and attributes are integrated within classroom, laboratory and practice settings. Four philosophical perspectives provide a foundation for the BScN program: - critical social theory - humanism - logical positivism, and - phenomenology. These perspectives support a motivation towards social and political action; an orientation towards growth, learning and individual accountability in a spirit of trust, respect, and compassion; evidence as a basis for practice; and a focus on the person as they experience nursing practice in health and illness.

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: ELA 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 or Science 30 Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 or Mathematics 31 One Group A, B, C or D course This program is competitive. To be eligible for admission into a competitive program, you need to have a higher minimum overall average than that listed in the Categories of Admission below. Regular/mature admission 91.5% Previous post-secondary admission 3.62 AGPA Proof of language proficiency is needed for non-native English speakers.