Start Your Journey to Become a Caring, Confident Nurse

At Trent University, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program helps you become a skilled and compassionate nurse. Right from your first year, you’ll take part in hands-on learning through classes, labs, and real-world experience in hospitals and healthcare settings.

Learn in Modern Health and Science Facilities

You’ll study in state-of-the-art labs and classrooms, using the latest tools and technology. This helps you build the skills to care for people of all ages and backgrounds — in hospitals, clinics, and communities.

What You’ll Learn

In this program, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to care for others. You’ll learn about:

• How the human body works (anatomy and physiology)

• How to give care and support to patients

• Safe use of medicines (pharmacology)

• Mental health and wellness

• Caring for children, mothers, and older adults

• How to check and monitor a patient’s health

• How to respond to medical situations in hospitals

• Community and public health nursing

• Indigenous and cross-cultural health care

• Nursing ethics, leadership, and teamwork

You’ll also build important skills in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.

Choose Your Area of Interest

You can shape your degree to match your interests. Pick from a variety of elective courses and focus on areas like:

• Mental health

• Pediatrics (children’s health)

• Indigenous health

• Community nursing

With guidance from supportive professors and nurses, you’ll grow your skills and confidence.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in many places, including:

• Hospitals and emergency rooms

• Public health and community clinics

• Long-term care homes

• Mental health and addiction centers

• Home care services

• Indigenous and rural healthcare

• Schools and workplaces

• Research, policy, or leadership roles

You can also continue your studies to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or earn a Master’s degree in Nursing.