Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Program Information
For more information about undergraduate programs in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, please reference the contact information below:
Inquiries
Denice Litzan
Senior Academic Advisor
Western-Fanshawe Collaborative BScN Program
dlitzan@uwo.ca
Hayley Rankin
Academic Advisor
Compressed Time Frame BScN Program
hrankin2@uwo.ca
Rachel Pepper
Undergraduate Assistant
rachel.pepper@uwo.ca
Leigh Ann Gougoulias
Practice Placement Coordinator
l.gougoulias@uwo.ca
Undergraduate Studies in Nursing
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.
Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
The Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is designed for students applying directly from secondary school, or mature applicants, looking to develop the skills and knowledge to apply for registration as a professional nurse.
Compressed Time Frame (CTF)
Program
The CTF Program is a 19-month program for students who have completed previous university credits and have completed specific prerequisite courses and/or programs. Within our CTF program, we also offer an 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 Ontario/Canada
For information about practicing outside of Ontario/Canada, please refer to our Assessment of Credentials page.
