I got this from the Nursing Website:
BScN Basic - Accelerated (F) Stream
(20 Months)
The Basic-Accelerated (F) Stream is available to those applying from a university program of studies. Students may complete the B.Sc.N. program of studies in five academic terms.
The Accelerated BScN Stream starting in September 2007, is not open to students currently registered in the Basic Streams (A) or (D) of the BScN Program at McMaster or any other nursing program.
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator of Studies Office in HSC 2J34.
Admission Requirements
Normally to be considered in this category, applicants to the program must:
- achieve a Cumulative Average of at least B- in all university degree credit courses taken.
- complete a minimum of 54 units of university credit which include a grade of at least C- on each of the following required courses:
a. 6 units of Psychology of which at least three units consist of Introductory Psychology
b. 6 units of human physiology OR 6 units of human anatomy and physiology
c. 6 units of biochemistry (preferred) OR 6 units of chemistry AND
d. 3 units of statistics
- apply online to OUAC at www.ouac.on.ca using Form 105D and pay the required fees by February 15.
- complete the supplementary application on-line by clicking here
Curriculum
Students admitted to this stream will enter Level III of the BScN Program. Students are expected to meet the residency requirement of the university.
Registration to Practise Nursing
On receiving the B.Sc.N. degree after successful completion of the (F) Stream of the B.Sc.N. program, graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE) which is administered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Application to write the CRNE is made through the Faculty of Health Sciences. The CNO requires all applicants for registration to provide a recent criminal record synopsis (CIPC check) as part of the RN registration process. If you have any questions related to the Regulated Health Professions Act, please contact the
College of Nurses of Ontario directly at 1-800-387-5526.