{"id":52,"date":"2022-03-23T16:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T16:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calendar.upei.ca\/future\/chapter\/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T13:39:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T13:39:57","slug":"bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/calendar.upei.ca\/2022-2023\/chapter\/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn\/","title":{"raw":"Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)","rendered":"Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)"},"content":{"raw":"<h3><em><strong>NOTE:\u00a0 EFFECTIVE FOR FALL 2023 INTAKE<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is a four-year program. Graduates are eligible to write licensure examinations to practice nursing, and to hold membership in the College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Admission R<\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">equirements (worth 70% of overall admission score)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">High School Applicant\r\n<\/strong>A high school applicant must have achieved a mark of at least 65% in each of the following Grade12 Academic courses: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and one other Grade 12 Academic course, with an overall average in these courses of at least 70%.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">University Applicant\r\n<\/strong>Applicants attending or having attended a University must meet the same requirements as listed above but can also complete the course requirements by taking degree level courses. A minimum mark of 60% is required in degree level courses.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Mature Applicant\r\n<\/strong>In addition to the general admission requirements for mature students, the following regulations apply: a student of mature years may be admitted to the Faculty of Nursing without fulfilling all the entrance requirements specified for the high school graduates. A mature applicant must have achieved a mark of 65% in each of Grade 12 academic English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology or a mark of 60% for 3 semester hours in the same subjects at the university level.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>Selection <\/em><\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>c<\/em><\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>riteria\r\n<\/em><\/strong>The total number of students admitted will be limited in accordance with facilities and resources on campus and in health care agencies.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Approximately seventy (70) seats are available in the four year Nursing Program each year. All students who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.\u00a0 Priority will be given to applicants who are residents of PEI.\u00a0 Eligible first year candidates are ranked on their average in Biology, Chemistry, English and Math. University Applicants completing one or more of the core courses listed above will have 15% added to each university course for ranking purposes. University applicants must be in good academic standing, as defined in the UPEI calendar.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Offers to the highest ranked may take place at any time during the process. For applicants completing prerequisite requirements, offers will take place after 1 st semester grades have been received. All first round offers will be made by April. A second round of offers is made in May, with the number depending upon first round acceptances. Finally, a third round of offers is made in July for any seats that are still available. Late offers of a seat to the program will be made to the highest ranked alternate if and when a seat becomes available.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Applicants deemed as alternates and enrolled in courses are to have all prerequisite courses completed by June 30th. Final official transcripts must be received at the Registrar\u2019s Office no later than July 15th.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Note<\/strong>: Former UPEI Nursing students who withdrew in good academic standing during first year may be given priority for readmission to the program.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Application Process\r\n<\/strong>The application deadline is February 15th. To meet this deadline an applicant must, by this date, have their on-line application submitted and application fee paid. Other documents may follow after the deadline. Follow UPEI\u2019s undergraduate application process for professional programs.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Other documents required:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">For high school graduates, a final official high school transcript<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">For current high school students, a final official first semester transcript<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. If enrolled in courses, updated transcripts are to be submitted once final results of the first semester are available. Transfer credits received at another institution will not negate the requirement for original transcripts;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) Mature applicants (21 years of age or older) and not enrolled in full-time study are to upload a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) An official English Language Proficiency Test result<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Arrange to have official transcripts and English Language Proficiency results (if required) sent to;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Registrar\u2019s Office\r\n550 University Avenue\r\nCharlottetown, PE\r\nC1A 4P3<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The Faculty of Nursing requires certification of CPR (BLS level), First Aid, immunization record, and a certified vulnerable sector check from your local law enforcement agency. Once an applicant is accepted they are to forward this documentation directly to the Faculty of Nursing no later than August 15th. If any of this required documentation is not received by the deadline, this offer may be withdrawn. For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.upei.ca\/nursing\/nursing-passport\">Nursing Passport<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">If a second choice program of study is indicated in the application it will be reviewed independently of your Nursing application.\u00a0 Often a decision is made on a student\u2019s second choice before a decision has been made on their Nursing application.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Letters of recommendation are not required nor accepted.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">After receiving an offer of admission to the BScN, a non-refundable tuition deposit is required. The deadline for providing this deposit will be stated in the acceptance letter. Extensions to this deadline will not be granted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong style=\"font-size: 1em\">B.\u00a0 CASPer Test Requirement<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">(worth 30% of overall admission score)<\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAll applicants to UPEI's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program are required to complete a CASPer assessment (CASPer Test), in addition to meeting academic requirements. Successful completion of CASPer is<strong>\u00a0mandatory<\/strong>\u00a0in order to maintain admission eligibility.\r\n\r\nCASPer is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that are important for successful students and graduates of the Nursing program. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our admission selection process.\r\n\r\nPlease note that the CASPer test can only be written<strong>\u00a0once<\/strong>\u00a0within an admission cycle. Multiple test attempts are not permitted. Additionally, CASPer test results are only valid for one admission cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years must re-take it.\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\">To view UPEI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93318077 BCX0\">CASPer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"> test dates and to learn more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93318077 BCX0\">CASPer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"> visit this link: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW93318077 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/takealtus.com\/faq\/#prepare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/takealtus.com\/faq\/#prepare<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93318077 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPlease direct any inquiries on the test to CASPer provider,\u00a0Altus.\r\n<h1 class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Holland College Articulated Agreement\r\n<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Graduates of the Holland College LPN program have two options for applying to the BScN program at UPEI.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Option 1 \u2013 Admission to 2nd Year of BScN<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Admission Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">received at least a 80% average in the LPN program;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have evidence of a strong clinical performance during the LPN program. A letter from a clinical nursing instructor from Holland College documenting clinical performance in the LPN program. The letter is to be sent directly to the Registrar\u2019s Office at UPEI;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have completed academic grade 12 English, Math, Chemistry and Biology (Final high school transcript and upgrades if applicable);<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">complete a pre-admission math competency test and receive at least 85%;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have successfully completed the following UPEI courses (or equivalents): Human Anatomy (BIO 1210), Human Physiology (BIO 1220), Microbiology (BIO 1060), Introductory Psychology (PSY 1010 &amp; 1020);<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">complete the CASPer test requirement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Potential applicants who have met the admission criteria, with the exception of the five degree-level university courses, may complete these courses at UPEI. Special permission from the Chair of Biology is required to enrol in Microbiology (BIO 1010). Permission is subject to availability of space in the course.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">\u2022 The Faculty of Nursing must determine that a seat(s) is available before we can consider an applicant for the 2nd year of the Nursing program. In some years there will not be a seat available.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">\u2022 As a result of the strong possibility of a seat not being available, applicants are initially considered for first year nursing. If a 2nd year seat becomes available the applicant is considered among all other applicants eligible to be considered for 2nd year.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Application for Articulated Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Holland College Articulated Agreement applicants must follow UPEI's undergraduate application process for professional programs, and submit other requirements including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Application Fee;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">official high school and post-secondary transcript(s) for any post-secondary study taken. For those enrolled in courses, arrange to have transcripts sent when 1st semester final results can be reported;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if not currently enrolled (out one semester or more), a resume outlining a list of current activities is required;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if required, an acceptable English Language Proficiency Test result;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">A letter from a clinical nursing instructor from Holland College documenting clinical performance in the LPN program.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Option 2 \u2013 Admission to 1st Year of BScN<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The second option is to apply directly to the first year of the 4-year Nursing program. In this case the admission requirements and evaluation of the application is exactly the same as other applicants applying to the first year of the program. If accepted, students start in the 1st year of Nursing, receiving the same transfer credit as under the articulated agreement, but complete the 1st year courses (PSY 1010, PSY 1020, BIO 1060, BIO 1210, and BIO 1220) that have not yet been taken.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Transfer Credit for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">LPNs accepted into the 4 year Nursing program will receive the following transfer credits:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"no-indent\">Graduates from the Holland College LPN program may receive up to 27 credit hours;<\/p>\r\nGraduates from other LPN programs will receive 9 credit hours of electives with the possibility of further transfer credit upon review of LPN course syllabi.\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Any student accepted to the first year of the Nursing program and potentially receiving transfer credit for NURS 1010 and NURS 1020 will be required to complete a Math competency test before transfer credit is granted.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Transfer Applicant Deadline February 15<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Transfer Applicants currently in a Nursing program, or having completed part of a Nursing program at another university, may apply to transfer to the 2nd or 3rd year of the BScN program. Applicants cannot be considered until all of the courses (or equivalent courses at another university) required of UPEI 1st year Nursing students have been completed. Those applicants not able to complete all of the courses required of 1st year UPEI Nursing students must apply as a first year student, but if accepted, may receive transfer credit. Students dismissed from a Nursing program as a result of a clinical failure, or students who have failed two Nursing courses, are not eligible to apply as a transfer applicant.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Transfer students must follow UPEI's undergraduate application process for professional programs, and submit other requirements including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Application Fee;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">official post-secondary transcript(s) for any post-secondary study taken. For those enrolled in courses, arrange to have transcripts sent when 1st semester final results can be reported;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if not currently enrolled (out one semester or more), a resume outlining a list of current activities is required;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">a course syllabus for all Nursing courses taken or currently in-progress, including details of any clinical portion;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">a letter from the Nursing school where applicant is currently enrolled or has previously attended, which states the applicant is in good academic and clinical standing with no restrictions;<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if required, an acceptable English Language Proficiency Test result.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Please Note:\r\n<\/strong>The University of Prince Edward Island Nursing program is based on the \u201cPEI Conceptual Model of Primary Health Care\u201d. Students whose previous Nursing program did not include Primary Health Care must apply to the first year of the program. If accepted students may receive transfer credit.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Transfer seats are subject to availability of space in the Nursing program.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Any student accepted to the first year of the Nursing program and potentially receiving transfer credit for NURS 1010 and NURS 1020, will be required to complete a Math competency test before transfer credit is granted.<\/p>","rendered":"<h3><em><strong>NOTE:\u00a0 EFFECTIVE FOR FALL 2023 INTAKE<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is a four-year program. Graduates are eligible to write licensure examinations to practice nursing, and to hold membership in the College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Admission R<\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">equirements (worth 70% of overall admission score)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">High School Applicant<br \/>\n<\/strong>A high school applicant must have achieved a mark of at least 65% in each of the following Grade12 Academic courses: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and one other Grade 12 Academic course, with an overall average in these courses of at least 70%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">University Applicant<br \/>\n<\/strong>Applicants attending or having attended a University must meet the same requirements as listed above but can also complete the course requirements by taking degree level courses. A minimum mark of 60% is required in degree level courses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Mature Applicant<br \/>\n<\/strong>In addition to the general admission requirements for mature students, the following regulations apply: a student of mature years may be admitted to the Faculty of Nursing without fulfilling all the entrance requirements specified for the high school graduates. A mature applicant must have achieved a mark of 65% in each of Grade 12 academic English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology or a mark of 60% for 3 semester hours in the same subjects at the university level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>Selection <\/em><\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>c<\/em><\/strong><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\"><em>riteria<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>The total number of students admitted will be limited in accordance with facilities and resources on campus and in health care agencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Approximately seventy (70) seats are available in the four year Nursing Program each year. All students who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.\u00a0 Priority will be given to applicants who are residents of PEI.\u00a0 Eligible first year candidates are ranked on their average in Biology, Chemistry, English and Math. University Applicants completing one or more of the core courses listed above will have 15% added to each university course for ranking purposes. University applicants must be in good academic standing, as defined in the UPEI calendar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Offers to the highest ranked may take place at any time during the process. For applicants completing prerequisite requirements, offers will take place after 1 st semester grades have been received. All first round offers will be made by April. A second round of offers is made in May, with the number depending upon first round acceptances. Finally, a third round of offers is made in July for any seats that are still available. Late offers of a seat to the program will be made to the highest ranked alternate if and when a seat becomes available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Applicants deemed as alternates and enrolled in courses are to have all prerequisite courses completed by June 30th. Final official transcripts must be received at the Registrar\u2019s Office no later than July 15th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Note<\/strong>: Former UPEI Nursing students who withdrew in good academic standing during first year may be given priority for readmission to the program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Application Process<br \/>\n<\/strong>The application deadline is February 15th. To meet this deadline an applicant must, by this date, have their on-line application submitted and application fee paid. Other documents may follow after the deadline. Follow UPEI\u2019s undergraduate application process for professional programs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Other documents required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">For high school graduates, a final official high school transcript<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">For current high school students, a final official first semester transcript<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. If enrolled in courses, updated transcripts are to be submitted once final results of the first semester are available. Transfer credits received at another institution will not negate the requirement for original transcripts;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) Mature applicants (21 years of age or older) and not enrolled in full-time study are to upload a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">(if applicable) An official English Language Proficiency Test result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Arrange to have official transcripts and English Language Proficiency results (if required) sent to;<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Registrar\u2019s Office<br \/>\n550 University Avenue<br \/>\nCharlottetown, PE<br \/>\nC1A 4P3<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The Faculty of Nursing requires certification of CPR (BLS level), First Aid, immunization record, and a certified vulnerable sector check from your local law enforcement agency. Once an applicant is accepted they are to forward this documentation directly to the Faculty of Nursing no later than August 15th. If any of this required documentation is not received by the deadline, this offer may be withdrawn. For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.upei.ca\/nursing\/nursing-passport\">Nursing Passport<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">If a second choice program of study is indicated in the application it will be reviewed independently of your Nursing application.\u00a0 Often a decision is made on a student\u2019s second choice before a decision has been made on their Nursing application.<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Letters of recommendation are not required nor accepted.<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">After receiving an offer of admission to the BScN, a non-refundable tuition deposit is required. The deadline for providing this deposit will be stated in the acceptance letter. Extensions to this deadline will not be granted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1em\">B.\u00a0 CASPer Test Requirement<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">(worth 30% of overall admission score)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All applicants to UPEI&#8217;s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program are required to complete a CASPer assessment (CASPer Test), in addition to meeting academic requirements. Successful completion of CASPer is<strong>\u00a0mandatory<\/strong>\u00a0in order to maintain admission eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>CASPer is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that are important for successful students and graduates of the Nursing program. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our admission selection process.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the CASPer test can only be written<strong>\u00a0once<\/strong>\u00a0within an admission cycle. Multiple test attempts are not permitted. Additionally, CASPer test results are only valid for one admission cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years must re-take it.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\">To view UPEI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93318077 BCX0\">CASPer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"> test dates and to learn more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93318077 BCX0\">CASPer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"> visit this link: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW93318077 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/takealtus.com\/faq\/#prepare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/takealtus.com\/faq\/#prepare<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined EmptyTextRun SCXW93318077 BCX0\"><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93318077 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please direct any inquiries on the test to CASPer provider,\u00a0Altus.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Holland College Articulated Agreement<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Graduates of the Holland College LPN program have two options for applying to the BScN program at UPEI.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Option 1 \u2013 Admission to 2nd Year of BScN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Admission Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">received at least a 80% average in the LPN program;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have evidence of a strong clinical performance during the LPN program. A letter from a clinical nursing instructor from Holland College documenting clinical performance in the LPN program. The letter is to be sent directly to the Registrar\u2019s Office at UPEI;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have completed academic grade 12 English, Math, Chemistry and Biology (Final high school transcript and upgrades if applicable);<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">complete a pre-admission math competency test and receive at least 85%;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">have successfully completed the following UPEI courses (or equivalents): Human Anatomy (BIO 1210), Human Physiology (BIO 1220), Microbiology (BIO 1060), Introductory Psychology (PSY 1010 &amp; 1020);<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">complete the CASPer test requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Potential applicants who have met the admission criteria, with the exception of the five degree-level university courses, may complete these courses at UPEI. Special permission from the Chair of Biology is required to enrol in Microbiology (BIO 1010). Permission is subject to availability of space in the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">\u2022 The Faculty of Nursing must determine that a seat(s) is available before we can consider an applicant for the 2nd year of the Nursing program. In some years there will not be a seat available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">\u2022 As a result of the strong possibility of a seat not being available, applicants are initially considered for first year nursing. If a 2nd year seat becomes available the applicant is considered among all other applicants eligible to be considered for 2nd year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong lang=\"en-CA\" xml:lang=\"en-CA\">Application for Articulated Agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Holland College Articulated Agreement applicants must follow UPEI&#8217;s undergraduate application process for professional programs, and submit other requirements including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Application Fee;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">official high school and post-secondary transcript(s) for any post-secondary study taken. For those enrolled in courses, arrange to have transcripts sent when 1st semester final results can be reported;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if not currently enrolled (out one semester or more), a resume outlining a list of current activities is required;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if required, an acceptable English Language Proficiency Test result;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">A letter from a clinical nursing instructor from Holland College documenting clinical performance in the LPN program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Option 2 \u2013 Admission to 1st Year of BScN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">The second option is to apply directly to the first year of the 4-year Nursing program. In this case the admission requirements and evaluation of the application is exactly the same as other applicants applying to the first year of the program. If accepted, students start in the 1st year of Nursing, receiving the same transfer credit as under the articulated agreement, but complete the 1st year courses (PSY 1010, PSY 1020, BIO 1060, BIO 1210, and BIO 1220) that have not yet been taken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Transfer Credit for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">LPNs accepted into the 4 year Nursing program will receive the following transfer credits:<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-indent\">Graduates from the Holland College LPN program may receive up to 27 credit hours;<\/p>\n<p>Graduates from other LPN programs will receive 9 credit hours of electives with the possibility of further transfer credit upon review of LPN course syllabi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Any student accepted to the first year of the Nursing program and potentially receiving transfer credit for NURS 1010 and NURS 1020 will be required to complete a Math competency test before transfer credit is granted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Transfer Applicant Deadline February 15<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Transfer Applicants currently in a Nursing program, or having completed part of a Nursing program at another university, may apply to transfer to the 2nd or 3rd year of the BScN program. Applicants cannot be considered until all of the courses (or equivalent courses at another university) required of UPEI 1st year Nursing students have been completed. Those applicants not able to complete all of the courses required of 1st year UPEI Nursing students must apply as a first year student, but if accepted, may receive transfer credit. Students dismissed from a Nursing program as a result of a clinical failure, or students who have failed two Nursing courses, are not eligible to apply as a transfer applicant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">Transfer students must follow UPEI&#8217;s undergraduate application process for professional programs, and submit other requirements including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">UPEI Application Fee;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">official post-secondary transcript(s) for any post-secondary study taken. For those enrolled in courses, arrange to have transcripts sent when 1st semester final results can be reported;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if not currently enrolled (out one semester or more), a resume outlining a list of current activities is required;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">a course syllabus for all Nursing courses taken or currently in-progress, including details of any clinical portion;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">a letter from the Nursing school where applicant is currently enrolled or has previously attended, which states the applicant is in good academic and clinical standing with no restrictions;<\/li>\n<li class=\"import-Normal no-indent\">if required, an acceptable English Language Proficiency Test result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"import-Normal no-indent\"><strong>Please Note:<br \/>\n<\/strong>The University of Prince Edward Island Nursing program is based on the \u201cPEI Conceptual Model of Primary Health Care\u201d. 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