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Nursing, Social Work & Community Wellbeing

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Working with people during difficult moments in their lives takes a very special kind of person. If you’re that empathic, supportive person, Trent’s Nursing, Social Work, & Community Wellbeing programs can provide you with the training and hands-on experience to make a difference.
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Learn to lead with compassion and care in these degree programs, and get hands-on opportunities to work with patients, children, and vulnerable populations to make a difference in your community.   

Our Nursing & Social work programs are fully accredited and respected in their industries for producing well rounded, highly skilled graduates taught by experts. You can also continue your studies at Trent with our master's and graduate diploma programs to further specialize in important fields including aging, psychology, and dementia.

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Careers in Nursing, Social Work & Community Wellbeing

Trent’s Nursing, Social Work & Community Wellbeing programs will prepare you to work on the front lines of healthcare and social services, providing essential care to seniors, families, and children, while our Sociology specializations and Policing & Community Wellbeing degrees give you the tools to analyze and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. 

Career Paths

  • Acute Care Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Police Officer
  • Counsellor
  • Correctional Officer
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Social Worker
  • Community Developer
  • Child Protection Manager
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Degrees & Specializations

Offering both hours of practical work experience and in-class learning from multidisciplinary experts, Trent’s Nursing, Social Work & Community Wellbeing programs provide a comprehensive education that gives you a foundation in community-focused care, advocacy, and improvement.  

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Child & Youth Studies
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Graduate Degree
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Dementia Studies G.Dip.
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Graduate Degree
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Interdisciplinary Aging Studies M.A.
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Joint Majors
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Mental Health & Addiction Nursing G.Dip.
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Nursing
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Graduate Degree
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Nursing in Professional Practice Leadership (M.Sc.N.)
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Policing & Community Well-Being
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Psychology M.Sc.
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Social Work
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