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For current students

Our students learn to be health care professionals from day one. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional growth every step of the way. Take advantage of the resources available to you as a member of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Inside Nursing and Health Sciences

New nursing initiative combines work and education, provides salary and tuition support

Today, a new, innovative initiative was announced on the University of New Brunswick’s Saint John campus that will assist those unable to follow the traditional educational journey with an opportunity to advance their nursing careers.

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Mobile x-ray service, piloted by UNB professor, reduces hospital transfers in NB

Dr. Rose McCloskey, a UNB nursing and health sciences professor, and her research team are piloting a mobile x-ray service to help reduce nursing home-to-hospital transfers in the Saint John region.

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Centre for Research in Integrated Care

CRIC is a living laboratory that develops and evaluates patient-centred integrated models of care for individuals with complex care needs and their families.

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UNB announces new bachelor of health sciences post-diploma entry for respiratory therapists

The bachelor of health sciences post-diploma entry for respiratory therapists was developed to meet the needs of professionals who already hold a credential in respiratory therapy (RT) and wish to obtain a bachelor of health science degree. The degree is designed for part-time study.

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UNB announces new certificate in nursing leadership and management

UNB Saint John will offer a new certificate program in nursing leadership and management, beginning in fall 2022. This post-bachelor’s certificate is an online term-based program designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals starting their career in, or aspiring towards, leadership positions in health care.

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