Bachelor of Science Nursing with Advanced Major
The Advanced Major is a directed study course that permits students to pursue their interest in a particular nursing topic. The student program of study will be supervised by a member of the Nursing Department. Through a series of learning activities and assignments, students will gain experience in developing a complete research proposal. The Advanced Major fulfills the requirements of a three-credit elective and may be pursued in Semester VII of the Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) program. Students who wish to enter the Advanced Major must apply by March 31st of Semester VI. Students application must be approved by the Department Chair.
Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science Nursing with Advanced Major
Admission Requirements
• A ≥70% average in all previous courses taken to fulfill the BScN degree requirements.
• A ≥70% average in all Nursing courses taken to date.
• No previous placements on nursing practice improvement.
• A faculty member in the Nursing Department willing to supervise the Advanced Major project.
Exceptions to these requirements require the approval of the Dean.
Cape Breton University – Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) Student Education Options
Nursing Specialty Focus Option
To obtain an Advanced Major, students must complete a Nursing Specialty Focus. The Nursing Specialty Focus Option is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore an area of nursing in-depth through specialized courses and focused nursing practice experiences. The goal is to expand the students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to a specific area of nursing. The courses associated with the Nursing Specialty Foci are offered in conjunction with Dalhousie University and are open to all nursing students in the province.
Admission Requirements
Passing grade in all previous courses taken to fulfill the BScN degree requirements.
Nursing Specialty Focus Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of a Nursing Specialty Focus – students must complete:
Two 3-credit theory courses. The courses will be taken on-line in Semester 6 and Semester 7 and may be taken in-lieu of the required electives.
An associated six week, 6-credit nursing practice experience in a related practice area. The nursing practicum will take place in Semester 7 and will be associated with NRSG-4900.
The Nursing Specialty Focus Options that are offered each year are subject to availability. Students will be informed of available options in Term 5. Nursing specialty options may include but are not limited to: Acute and Critical Care Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Indigenous Health, Skin and Wound Care, Applied Nursing Research, Oncology Nursing.
Note: The courses included in each Nursing Specialty Focus Option may be taken as electives without fulfilling the full requirements of a particular nursing focus.
Additional nursing elective courses may be offered by CBU, STFXU, or Dalhousie and will be open to all nursing students in the province. Information on these courses will be provided as it becomes available.
