A four-year professional undergraduate program that prepares students for registered nursing practice across community, family and acute-care settings. Best suited to applicants seeking a clinically focused degree leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse and careers in direct patient care, health promotion and community health.
The programme combines theoretical and practice-focused learning aimed at nursing across settings and populations. While specific course listings and module names are given in the program guides, the program emphasises nursing care for individuals, families and communities as well as health promotion and maintenance.
Admission is to the BN program as managed by the Faculty of Health Studies. All students are required to consult with the BN Student Advisor before designing their program and annually thereafter. For advising contact: Tracey Collyer, BN Student Advisor, Phone: (204) 571-8567, E-Mail: collyert@brandonu.ca.
Graduates will be eligible to write the qualifying examinations for licensure as a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM). The program notes numerous and diverse career opportunities in nursing and cites projections of increased demand for professional nurses in Canada.
The source material does not list specific scholarships or bursaries for the BN. Prospective students should consult Brandon University’s central student resources and the Faculty of Health Studies for available awards, bursaries and financial-aid options.
Shortlist scholarships and plan your application — free guidance from our advisors.