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Explore the nursing profession, from community nursing to emergency care, through a blend of academic excellence and professional experience.
Our campus is located next to New Brunswick's largest health care facility, the Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH). As the province's main trauma and heart care centre, it is also the largest teaching hospital in NB. Your clinical care practicum at the SJRH will give you the valuable real-world experience you're looking for.
From the intricate work in a surgical room to the practical guidance offered to new parents, we'll help you bring your nursing degree to life.
A great career choice
Now is an excellent time to become a nurse. Canada has a shortage of nurses and there are a variety of career options for nursing graduates, such as:
- Hospitals
- Community Health Centres
- Doctors' Offices
- Home Care
- Public Health
- Prenatal and Baby Clinics
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Hospices
- Workplace Wellness Programs
- Schools and Education Programs
Recruiters visit us throughout the year to help students explore their options. Graduates may also continue their studies via post-graduate degrees to become a Nurse Practitioner or to pursue a research career.
UNB Saint John offers two streams:
- A Bachelor of Nursing program for new applicants (BN); and,
- A Bachelor of Nursing program for Registered Nurses (BN/RN) seeking a degree. This latter stream is available as a part-time program.
To become a registered nurse in Canada, Bachelor of Nursing graduates must write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, administered by the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
What you'll learn in your first year
You'll begin with introductory classes in the physical and social sciences along with courses geared towards your career development. The 10 courses you will take in your first year also include two non-nursing credits of your choice.
Physical and Social Sciences
- BIOL1441 Anatomy and Physiology
- PSYC 1003 Introduction to Psychology
- NURS 1225 Nursing and Wellness
- NURS 1235 Clinical Practicum
- BIOL1442 Anatomy and Physiology II
- PSYC 1273 Lifespan Development
Professional Development
- NURS 1011 Nursing as a Profession
- NURS 1032 Professional Relationships
Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses (BN/RN)
UNB Saint John offers a degree program for existing registered nurses who want to obtain a Bachelor of Nursing. It is offered as either full-time or part-time studies.
The program consists of 19 courses, or 57 credit hours. A valid Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification is counted towards three (3) credit hours of an unassigned nursing elective. Only one CNA certification will be accepted per applicant.
There are 18 credit hours of electives and students may choose between nursing and non-nursing areas of study. Each course session is offered one day per week to accommodate RN work schedules.
