Program Info | Confederation College

If your ambition is to fi nd challenging and rewarding employment with a strong emphasis on helping people, then this four year, collaborative program is for you. Nursing classes are offered jointly at both Lakehead University and the College campus throughout the four years and you may be taught by nursing faculty from both institutions. Science and elective courses take place at the University campus and are taught by University faculty.

The program is based on the primary health care model, incorporating a strong theoretical component along with laboratory and a variety of clinical experiences. Upon graduation from this program, will qualify you to work collaboratively with individuals, families and communities, as well as health team members, to promote, protect and restore the health of the population.

Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to write the examinations required to practice and register with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Admission Requirements:

Your application for admission or re-admission will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at Lakehead University. If you have not previously attended Lakehead University, you must apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre at www.ouac.on.ca. If you are attending, or have attended Lakehead University, you may apply directly to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment online at http://admissions.lakeheadu.ca.

1. Admission Criteria for Direct High School Students:

(a) Satisfactory completion of an OSSD including 6 Grade 12 U or M level courses, including program specific prerequisite courses with a minimum 70% overall average*
(b) Prerequisite courses include: Grade 12 U Biology, Grade 12 U Chemistry, Grade 12 U English and Grade 11 U or M Mathematics are required. A minimum grade of 60% is required in each of these prerequisite courses.
(c) 3 additional Grade 12 U or M credits are also required.

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(d) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate will be required within the first month of classes.
(e) Proof of up-to-date immunization status, including Hepatitis B, is required for all students prior to beginning clinical placements. There may be additional costs associated with this immunization.

2. Admission Criteria for Mature Students:

(a) Grade 12 U level Chemistry (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 60%.*
(b) Grade 11 U or M Mathematics, Grade 12 U Biology and Grade 12 U English are strongly recommended.

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(c) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate will be required within the first month of classes.
(d) Proof of up-to-date immunization status, including Hepatitis B, is required for all students prior to beginning clinical placements. There may be additional costs associated with this immunization.

*Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Higher averages may be required by qualified applicants.

Other Requirements:

All students require a current WHMIS certificate. It is the student's responsibility to update this certificate on an annual basis.

Departments:

Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Academic PS Calendar (pdf)

Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Official Program Information

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