Welcome to Lakehead University's School of Nursing

What is Nursing?

Nursing is a profession that blends science with compassion and technology with humanity. Nurse researchers explore both the science and the art of caring, while nurse clinicians use technology to enhance the care they provide. Whether in hospitals, schools, long-term care, industry, the community, or the home, nurses make a meaningful impact. At Lakehead University, you too will make a difference!

What are the Essential Skills to Become a Registered Nurse?

The licensing body for Registered Nurses in Ontario is the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). The CNO sets the entry-to-practice competencies and essential skills required for graduates to become licensed and work as Registered Nurses.

Lakehead University's Baccalaureate Nursing Programs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing Compressed) are approved by the CNO (www.cno.org). Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

For more information, please review the following documents:

• Requisite Skills and Abilities  – College of Nurses of Ontario

• Essential Requirements for Study in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in Ontario – Council of Ontario Universities

What Does the School of Nursing Offer Students?

Students in the Nursing program at Lakehead University will gain:

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art medical technology
• Comprehensive education in nursing theory and practice through classroom, lab, and clinical learning
• Opportunities to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Diverse clinical placements in settings such as community health, hospitals, and long-term care, starting in first year
• A choice of program options: a 3-year BScN Compressed Program, a 4-year BScN Program, and Graduate Programs
• A dedicated focus on northern and rural health issues
• Established partnerships with health agencies beyond Thunder Bay
• Instruction and mentorship from faculty who are leaders in health care research