Which CEGEPs are part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Anglophone CEGEPs Consortium?
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ- Anglophone CEGEPs Consortium is a partnership between Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and Anglophone CEGEPs in Quebec: Dawson College, John Abbott College, Vanier College, Champlain-St. Lambert, Champlain-Lennoxville, and Heritage College in Hull.Β It is one of 9 Consortia that have been formed between Universities and Colleges in the Province.
How does the Consortium work?
The colleges and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ worked together to develop an integrated and streamlined curriculum. The colleges provide the knowledge base necessary for university studies and the university builds on this base.
What kind of qualifications do I need to be accepted into the program?
Only students who completed the 180.A0 DEC within the last five years will be considered for admission to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
I completed my 18O.A0 DEC more than five years ago. Am I still eligible for admission?
If you graduated from CEGEP more than five years ago, you are not eligible for this program.Β
How many credits do I have to complete?
The university segment of the program consists of 65 credits. Thirty-twoΒ credits are in nursing, 27 in science and allied health courses, and two electives.
Do I get credit for my CEGEP courses?
Yes. You will receive 27 credits of advanced standing for the 180.A0 program and will enter Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ as a second year (U2) student.
How many courses are there? Are they more technical or theoretical? Are there any optional courses?
There are 23Β courses. Three of these are clinical stages, two of which are in the community and one in an acute / critical care setting. The rest are theoretical and inquiry-based learning courses, twoΒ electives (3 credits each) and four mandatory inter-professional courses (no credit weight).
If I do the program full time, how many years will it take to complete?
If taken full-time, the program can be completed in two years, including a summer session of 8 weeks between the first and second year, for a total of five semesters.Β
Will I be able to do the program part time?
The Program can be taken part-time over three years. If you choose the part-time option, you must followΒ the course of study as indicated.
Are there evening classes?
All classes are held during the day, however, clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Do I need to be licensed to enter the university segment of the program?
Since the OIIQ examinations are held the third week of September, a license is not a requirement for entry. However, students must pass the OIIQ examination in the first year of the program.
Are there any specialties in the program?
Specialization occurs at the Master’s level. BNI graduates have the competencies to work in both acute/ critical care areas and community settings.
If my mother tongue is not English, will I need to pass the TOEFL examination?
Students whose mother tongue is neither English nor French and who did not complete high school in Canada may be asked to take the TOEFL. Refer toΒ
What are the differences in job opportunities, responsibilities and salaries between nurses with a DEC and a Baccalaureate degree?Β
When the Integrated Nursing Program was mandated by the government, a group of experts from the universities, colleges, the Ministry of Education, the OIIQ, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services defined the type of jobs that would be available to nurses with a DEC and to those with a Baccalaureate.
As a nurse with a Baccalaureate, you will be able to practice in any setting. Nurses with a DEC have more limited opportunities. A Baccalaureate also serves as a stepping-stone to graduate studies, leading to greater upward mobility. Since many jurisdictions within and outside of Canada require baccalaureate qualifications, a Bachelor's degree will broaden your opportunities to practice.