Nursing
At the frontlines of healthcare, nurses are figures of wellness, support, and strength. At Trent, we emphasize a well-rounded approach to healthcare and will prepare you for success whether you want to work in a hospital setting or somewhere less traditional. Beginning in year one, you will be immersed in both theory and practice through lectures, seminars, case studies, simulation labs, online coursework, and clinical practice. You will not only develop the important skills necessary for nursing, you’ll also have the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned through a range of hospital and community placement settings.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc.N.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Get hands-on with 1,300 hours of clinical, hands-on experience over four years of study
- Build your confidence and skills through hands-on learning in Trent’s Life and Health Sciences facility, home to simulation labs that include the leading edge clinical simulation learning centre, a maternal/ child and community care simulation space
- Present your work (and your expertise) at regional health conferences
- Study abroad in rural Honduras or Guatemala in field placements including projects at the Reyes Irene School for Girls in Honduras
"I have the opportunity to go out into the real world and practice my skills in many different settings. My time here at Trent has been fantastic, I wouldn't change a single moment."
Career Paths:
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Nurse
This unit group includes registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and graduates of a nursing program who are awaiting registration (graduate nurses). They provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies and private homes, or they may be self-employed.
Career Opportunities
- Acute Care
- Community Health Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Clinical Instructor
- Palliative Care Nurse
- Nurse Educator or Manager
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Research Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
Popular Courses:
- Transcultural Concepts in Healthcare
- Biomedical Ethics
- Transitions in Health and Illness
- Rural Nursing Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Aging and Health
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program Requirements:
- 75% overall average. Minimum of 70% in ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and a 4U Math. Admission average is calculated on required courses, including ENG4U plus next two best 4U/M courses. All applicants are required to complete the CASPer test.
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