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Western's Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing offers two ways for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree. Find out which one is right for you.
Undergraduate Programs
Western's Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing offers two ways for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree. Find out which one is right for you.
Undergraduate Programs
Western's Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing offers two ways for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree. Find out which one is right for you.
The Direct Entry 3.5-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program offers an exciting pathway into a rewarding career in nursing. Designed for a diverse range of students, including students entering directly from secondary school, mature applicants, and students considering a transition from another post-secondary program. The program provides the knowledge, hands-on clinical experience, and professional skills needed to pursue registration as a professional nurse.
The Compressed Time Frame (CTF) Program is a 19-month program for students who have completed previous university credits and have completed specific prerequisite courses and/or programs. Along with our Regular CTF Stream, we also offer a 19-month RPN Stream (Stream A) program and a 22-month RPN/LPN Stream (Stream B) program to pursue a BScN degree.
Nursing Registration (Licensing) Requirements
To practice nursing in Canada, all graduates of a BScN program must complete and pass a registration exam. Registration and the designation of the title Registered Nurse (RN) is regulated in Ontario by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). To qualify to write the licensing exam graduates must provide proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to practice nursing. For more details please visit the CNO website.
Program Approvals
The Western University Baccalaureate Nursing Programs are approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
Entry to Practice: Outside of Canada
For information about practicing outside of Canada, please refer to our Assessment of Credentials page.