BScN (post RN) Degree via On-line

BACKGROUND

The BScN (post RN) degree commenced face-to-face as a completion degree on the Mona Campus in 2004. The conversion of the degree for on-line delivery is being facilitated through a three-year project financed by Dr. Raymond Chang, the Ryerson University, Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Canada.

The distance education programme is a replica of the existing BScN (post RN) being offered face-to-face at the UWI School of Nursing, Mona.

The programme aims to upgrade the skills of nurses who already hold or are potential holders of leadership positions in the health services of the region: as well as to equip them with specific competencies which form the basis for continuing growth and specialization. With this preparation, graduates of the programme are expected to perform leading roles as:-

• Professional Nurses with increased depth in knowledge and understanding of clinical nursing interventions and their desired outcomes;
• Consumers of researchers, with particular reference to nursing and health care situations or problems.

PROGRAMME STRENGTHS

The BScN (post RN) On-line allows students to:

• continue working fulltime
• access courses 24 hours a day
• access course content at home
• study at convenient times
• reduce course load
• spread fee payment over time

Essential Qualification

• Prospective candidates must be currently registered as a nurse in the territory of employment.