Will there be a first year nursing orientation?

We are planning a face-to-face first-year student orientation at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. The tentative date for the orientation is August 29th, 2025. Exact details will be sent out via email in late August.

Where do I go for my classes?

Your schedule will list the day, time, and location for your courses. Biology and English classes are held at the Lansdowne campus. Nursing courses are held at the Interurban campus.

In my schedule, Nursing 142 lists many classrooms. How do I know which room to go to?

Students who are taking Nursing 142  are divided into smaller learning groups. In the week before school starts, students will be emailed these groups which will also indicate their instructor and assigned room.

What textbooks do I need?

Textbooks can be bought through the Camosun College Bookstore by finding your courses in the drop down menu (https://www.camosuncollegebookstore.ca/). A list of required textbooks for your nursing and biology courses are:

Recommended Nursing course textbooks for students entering YEAR ONE include:

  • American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: The official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association. or
  • American Psychological Association. (2019). Concise guide to APA style: The official APA style guide for students (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

Required Nursing course textbooks for students entering YEAR ONE include:

  • Astle, B. J., Duggleby, W., Potter, P.A., Stockert, P. A., Perry, A. G., & Hall, A.M. (2024). Canadian fundamentals of nursing (7th ed.). Elsevier.
  • Austin, W., Kunyk, D., Peternej-Taylor, C.A., Boyd, M.A. (2022). Psychiatric & mental health nursing for Canadian practice (5th ed.). Wolters.
  • Cobbett, S. L. (2024). Canadian clinical nursing skills and techniques (2nd ed.). Elsevier.

*** Due to changes in course readings the following textbook will be required on January 2026:

  • Keenan-Lindsay, L., Sams, C., O’Connor, C. L., Perry, S.E., Hockenberry, M.J., Lowdermilk, D.L., & Wilson, D. (2022). Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada (3rd Cdn ed.).

Required BIOL 152 textbooks include:

Required ENGL textbooks:

  • The textbook list is dependent upon your instructor. Please visit the Camosun College bookstore website to view your assigned textbooks
Are there extra costs during the term?

Yes, each student will need to pay for Maskfit Testing (approx. $70) during the fall term. There is also a registration deposit due for the winter term, 1 week prior to the registration date. This is payable even if tuition deadline has been deferred.

How do I get a student card?

Fill out the Camosun ID card form at this link: https://webservices.camosun.ca/events/camosun-id-card Make sure to check the box asking  “Are you an HHS student needing a photo for a VIHA practicum Placement?” HHS stand for Health and Human Services and Nursing is part of HHS. This form can be filled out 14 days from the first day of the classes.

How do I know when school starts or ends?

The Important Dates page on the Camosun College website highlights the key dates including the start and end dates of the term, holidays, and when the final exam schedule is posted. https://camosun.ca/events/important–dates

I am unsure what elective to take. Who can I talk to?

The answer to both of these questions is our wonderful academic advisors. To book an appointment with an academic advisor, please visit the website: https://camosun.ca/services/academicsupports/academic-advising/contact–academic-advising