The practice of nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment, care, and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. Study topics such as health assessment, the Canadian healthcare system, pathophysiology, episodic and common health challenges, leadership and more.  Our Nursing programs blend academic excellence with immersive, hands-on training in our Nursing Simulation Centre and clinical practicums to build the knowledge and skills to excel in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices, clinics, and more. Explore specialized nursing practice with optional streams in High Acuity and Critical Care, Mental Health, Illness, and Addiction, and Nursing Leadership and Care of the Older Adult.

York offers three BScN options that lead to the designation of Registered Nurse: Direct Entry Nursing, 2nd Entry Nursing and the Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses.   

All three nursing programs are approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), enabling graduates to write the registration exam approved by the College’s Council, which leads to the designation of Registered Nurse. To qualify to write the registration exam, graduates must provide proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). Any further queries about CNO registration requirements are best directed to CNO.

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• Direct Entry Nursing: The 4-year Direct Entry Nursing program is designed for eligible Canadian residents with no prior nursing education and no prior university studies. Learn more about the Direct Entry Nursing program and its unique admission/eligibility requirements.
   
• 2nd Entry Nursing: The accelerated 2-year (6 terms) 2nd Entry Nursing program is designed for university applicants with at least 60 credits from an accredited university.Learn more about the 2nd Entry Nursing program and its unique admission/eligibility requirements.
   
• Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses: The 20-month Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses is designed internationally educated nurses (IEN) seeking RN registration with CNO, practice readiness or career advancement in Canada. Learn more about the Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses and its unique admission/eligibility requirements.

Please note that all three nursing programs are competitive with many more qualified applicants than available spots. It is important to review the eligibility and admission requirements on each program website carefully before submitting an application. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission; Applications are reviewed in the context of the minimum admission requirements and the applicant pool of that year. Competitive applicants would meet, if not exceed, all admission requirements and submit all required supporting documentation before the application deadline.

What You’ll Learn

You will learn and develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence in a combination of theory, lab, and clinical courses covering topics such as head-to-toe assessments, wound care, pathophysiology, episodic and common health challenges, acute and complex health challenges, health ethics and equity, and leadership and professionalism.

You will practice and develop your foundations in a 5,000 sq. ft. Nursing Simulation Centre, featuring a Nursing Skills Lab equipped with high-fidelity mannequins and a 2,000 sq. ft. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality lab for immersive, self-paced learning.

You will master your practical skills in patient care in clinical placements in hospitals, community health centers, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings with partners in Brampton, Toronto, Mississauga, Newmarket, Vaughan, Durham, Barrie, and Oakville. You will have the opportunity to rotate through various specialties to gain broad exposure such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, maternity and obstetrics, mental health, community health, critical care or emergency nursing, and long-term care.

Some Courses You’ll Take

• Health Assessment   
• Mental Health Across the Lifespan
• Partnering with Communities
• Nursing in the Context of Global and Environmental Health
• Leadership, Change and Innovation
• Acute & Complex Health Challenges
• Nursing Knowledge and Transition

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