Nursing - Undergraduate Program - University of Windsor - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
 

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Nursing @ UWin

Program Highlights & Admission Requirements

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Our program combines equal doses of hands-on learning and academic excellence. Clinical practicum courses start in year one with a 1:8 instructor-student ratio and take place in a variety of healthcare settings throughout the first three years of the program. In fact, the Faculty of Nursing is partnered with more than 250 hospital and community agencies throughout southwestern Ontario. In the final year of their program, students gain independence as they work alongside a preceptor (1:1 ratio), completing a total of 384 hours in both hospital and community settings.

To reinforce student learning in both the classroom and in clinical settings, we have a series of seven experiential learning labs taught throughout the program. These labs are specifically designed to help the learner apply theory to clinical practice through a variety of interactive and simulated activities.

In order to dynamically support student learning, nursing students have access to academic and career advising through the Student Success Coordinator and free counseling services through the Clinical Therapist embedded in the program.

After graduation, students write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to be eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

In 2019, 99% passed the NCLEX by the end of the year in which they graduated. This is because students receive outstanding instruction from award-winning professors who are dedicated to student success. At an undergraduate level, students are engaged in professional development activities stemming from current research initiatives and best practices in Nursing. The NCLEX is the same exam that American students write. Graduates from the program may choose to pursue employment opportunities in the United States and would not need to write an alternate exam. Other eligibility criteria may be requested and may differ by state.


Sample Courses: Professional Nursing, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Practicum, Experiential Learning Lab, Pharmacology & Medication Management


Career Tracks: Clinic nurse, community care nurse, health-care administrator, nurse practitioner, nurse educator


Professional Designation Possible: Registered Nurse (RN)

Admission Requirements for Applicants in Ontario Secondary Schools


Course Requirements: Biology/SBI4U, Chemistry/SCH4U, English/ENG4U and one grade 12 level math
Minimum Average: 70% (70% average of the top six grade 12 U or M courses, 65% in English/ENG4U is required, 70% is required in Chemistry/SCH4U and Biology/SBI4U)
Mean Average: 85%
Note: This is a very competitive program. An 85% average is recommended for the top six grade 12 U or M courses along with a minimum average of 80% in Chemistry/SCH4U and Biology/SBI4U.

* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.

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Nick Tales

"My time at the University of Windsor and particularly in the Faculty of Nursing has given me the skills and knowledge to care for patients and families in a safe, caring and professional manner. There have been so many opportunities at the University of Windsor to get involved and to really develop your leadership skills. I feel very prepared to step into the workforce as a competent and compassionate nurse. The faculty are so student focused and mentor all of their students to be the best nurse they can be! I am very proud to be a Windsor Lancer!"

Nick Tales
RN, BScN

What Will I Learn?

  • Appreciating critical biological, social, cultural, ethical, and psychological factors that influence health
  • Understanding the structure and organization of the public health-care system in Ontario and Canada
  • Exercising emotional intelligence to make useful observations, generate insights, and modify behaviour in a professional work setting

  • Collaborating with patients/clients, families, interdisciplinary health professionals to achieve positive health outcomes
  • Critical analysis and decision making; considering information from a variety of sources to solve problems and make decisions impacting individuals, families, communities, and health care systems.


343

Number of Graduates (2021)


99.2%

EMPLOYMENT RATE OF GRADUATES*

*Six Months after Graduation (OUGS Nursing, 2020)

Explore your opportunities

  • Acute Care Nurse
  • Case Manager
  • Clinic Nurse
  • Community Care Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Health-Care Administrator
  • Health and Safety Coordinator
  • Hospice Nurse
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Northern/Remote Nurse
  • Nursing Anesthetist
  • Nurse Educator/Professor
  • Nurse Informatics Specialist
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Scientist/Researcher
  • Occupational Health Nurse
  • Oncology Nurse
  • Operating Room Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Travel Nurse

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration.


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