Administered by the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing

DEGREE: Four years of study following Grade 12 U/M graduation. This program is offered on a full-time basis only.

ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English, Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Grade 11 U or M or Grade 12 U Mathematics (one of Functions and Applications (MCF3M), Functions and Relations (MCR3U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).

NOTES: 

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70 percent range) will be determined subject to competition.
3. Applicants applying as 'Mature Students' must have Grade 12 U courses (or equivalent) in English, Biology and Chemistry, and Grade 11 U or M or higher Mathematics. The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70 percent range or higher) will be determined subject to competition.
4. Students are required to obtain a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate prior to enrollment and are responsible for maintaining this certification throughout the program.
5. Applicants who possess only the required OSSD and who are not 'Mature Students' and have Grade 12 U courses in English, Chemistry and Biology as well as Grade 11 U or M or higher Mathematics (with grades in the range of 65-70 percent as indicated above), will be considered if they have:
   1. Additional Grade 12 U, M courses and/or
   2. Successful completion of a year-long college course or two one-semester college courses and/or
   3. Successful completion of a year-long university course or two one-semester university courses.
6. Applicants who possess the noted OSSD and the Grade 12 U or M courses as noted above, excluding the additional college/university course(s) and who are not 'Mature Students' but can demonstrate their ability to succeed in the program will be considered using a combination of the following evaluation methods:
   1. interview;
   2. resume;
   3. portfolio of work experience;
   4. challenge examination;
   5. high school transcript reflecting a consistent standard of achievement ('B' grades or higher).
7. Pre-admission testing may be required in one or more of the above areas.
8. Applicants who have been absent from full-time formal education for a period of ten years or longer may be required to repeat prerequisite subjects to ensure currency of knowledge and preparedness for the program.
9. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Additional Nursing Program Requirements

1. In compliance with requests from our clinical placement partners, all students in the Collaborative Nursing Degree program are required to have completed an annual criminal reference/police check. These reference checks are done to protect clientele who are considered 'vulnerable persons'. The majority of students will receive a 'clear' police check; some will have a 'not clear' police record.
   
   A 'clear' police check means that there was currently no police record found for that individual in the jurisdiction surveyed. A 'not clear' police check means that there is a police record found for the individual for an undisclosed reason.
   
   Students are required to keep the original copy of their criminal reference/police check. The placement agency will be provided with the names of all students proposed for placement at that agency who have received a 'not clear' police check. As we are not aware of the reason for a 'not clear' police check, the reason for lack of clearance will not be divulged to the agency as this information is not part of the check.
   
   It is the agency that will then make the decision whether or not to accept the student for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the 'not clear' police check. Students will have the right to not disclose the particulars of the 'not clear' police check. Students denied placement by the agency on the grounds of a 'not clear' police check will not be able to complete their practice placement.
   
   STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THEIR PRACTICE PLACEMENT DUE TO A 'NOT CLEAR' STATUS WILL JEOPARDIZE THEIR PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM.
   
   Students who fail to meet the above requirements will not be permitted to begin their nursing practice courses and will be subject to academic penalties.
   
   International students who are applying will need to retain a copy of the police clearance that is done at the time of their application for a study permit.
   
   Students who live in the City of Toronto and the Region of York may obtain an application form from the placement office, Ryerson Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing. Students who live in other municipalities or provinces may obtain the application from their local police agency.
   
2. In accordance with the policy of the Collaborative Degree program, and in order to comply with the Public Hospitals Act, other legislation and to meet the requirements of the nursing practice placement settings utilized by the program, the Practice Requirements Record must be completed in its entirety by your health care provider.
   
3. All nursing students, in order to practice nursing, must be active participants, working with and providing care to diverse populations inclusive of male, female, and transgender individuals. Students who are unable to meet this requirement will jeopardize their progress in the program.
   
   All nursing students must be clean-shaven in order to be fitted so that the mask attains a proper seal. At any time during clinical placements, if students are required to wear their Certified Safety Respirator Mask, at that time they must remove any facial hair.
   
   Additionally, in order for mask fit testing to be conducted effectively, nursing students must remove any clothing covering their face and have their face exposed during testing and at any time during a clinical placement when students may be required to wear their Certified Safety Mask.
   
4. Students are also responsible for obtaining CPR-Level HCP certification. Standard First Aid is recommended. The completion of all the above mentioned documentation and annual updating of the Immunization Passport is the responsibility of each student for the duration of their studies within the Nursing Collaborative Program. Instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
   
5. Before undertaking this program, students should be aware that, under the provisions of the Regulated Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to write the College of Nurses registration exams they must:
   1. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or be authorized under the Immigration Act (Canada);
   2. not have any criminal convictions including those under the Narcotic Control and Food and Drugs Acts;
   3. not have been the subject of proceedings with respect to professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in another health profession in Ontario, or in nursing in another jurisdiction;
   4. not be suffering from a mental or physical disorder which makes it desirable in the public interest that you not practice.