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The UNB advantage

Excellence in teaching, research, clinical practice, leadership and innovation

60+
years of nursing education

8:1
student-faculty ratio for most clinical experiences

12
week final practicum

More than a number

University of New Brunswick nursing students are more than a number. With small class sizes and our 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio for most of our clinical courses — we know your name and are here to support you throughout your journey.

Where tradition meets innovation

UNB welcomes you to a place where tradition meets innovation to bring you the best university experience. As the oldest English-language university in Canada, we have the kind of rich heritage and history that generates pride and distinction. As the top-ranked comprehensive university in Atlantic Canada we thrive on excellence and innovation.

Inside the Faculty of Nursing

Engaged faculty, students support community health with funding help from CEWIL Canada, iHUB funding

For years, UNB Faculty of Nursing students and their instructors have been established meaningful partnerships and contributed to community health initiatives in New Brunswick.

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Assistant professor of nursing at UNB wins award for work in mental health research

An assistant professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has won the Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care in New Brunswick.

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UNB nursing students showcase community partnership

As part of the clinical component of their classroom learning, nursing students from UNB’s Moncton site and Fredericton campus partnered with several organizations on projects related to community health.

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Helping future Indigenous nursing leaders succeed

UNB’s new Nutsihpiluwewicik (Indigenous) admission pathway aims to increase the number of Indigenous nurses in a culturally responsive way, a process that has been developed with the heart and spirit of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

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Information for current students

Our students learn to be registered nurses from day one. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional growth every step of the way. Check out the resources available to you as a UNB Nursing student.

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  • Gallery Walk Showcases
  • National NP Week
  • Recognition
  • Milestones
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