Bachelor of Science, Nursing in Canada at CBU Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor of Science, Nursing in Canada:

Nurses are at the forefront of our healthcare system. The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BScN) is a rare opportunity. This is a program that qualifies students to practice as registered nurses in various healthcare settings.

At Cape Breton University, you will be inspired and prepared with the skills you need to thrive. Lifelong knowledge, skills, and abilities will guide you along the way.

Nursing courses are a deliberate combination of multidisciplinary courses that combine theory and practice to promote personal growth, critical inquiry, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Teachers and students participate in continuous professional development.

From improving evidence-based practices to respond to changing patient needs to learning modern technology, our teachers and students work together in a dynamic and supportive learning environment. CBU’s BScN strives for excellence, making our future registered nurses knowledgeable, compassionate, and ethical professionals.

Accreditation 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Cape Breton is accredited for seven years by the Canadian Association of Nursing Colleges and accredited by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. 

The Canadian Nursing School Accreditation Association is involved in the objective evaluation of professional education programs based on national standards of excellence. The BScN program at Cape Breton University meets these strict national standards, which is a testament to the quality of the public. CBU's BScN program.

Why study at CBU? 

CBU nursing courses use concept-based courses, so it's easy to find the resources you need to acquire the skills you need. Our concept-based learning is a more focused and student-oriented educational approach. This means that you can fully immerse yourself in real-world research through participatory, hands-on learning. 

CBU students can obtain various nursing internship opportunities (hospitals, communities, long-term care) within the Nova Scotia Department of Health and private community partners. These partners give nursing students what they need to connect the theory with practice Experiential learning. 

You also have the opportunity to participate in a two-week international experience designed to help you understand health and nursing in another culture and participate in service-learning. Our students have been to Quito, Bali, and Argentina.

Students have the opportunity to study for professional nursing certificates in oncology, emergency and intensive care, mental health, public health, or indigenous health care. In addition, qualified students can improve their research knowledge and skills by completing advanced majors in their fields of interest.

The eligibility for Bachelor of Science, Nursing in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs.

If space permits, CBU will accept all candidates who can verify that they have met the minimum entry requirements established by CBU for the programs in which they wish to enroll.

Note: CBU does not guarantee that applications completed after August 1, will be processed for September registration.

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing in Canada

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Students may apply for early admission, commencing September 15 of the year in which they are registered in Grade 12.

Early admission is available to those students who have an average of at least 75% in the required courses at the Grade 11 level and are currently registered in the Grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for the academic programs to which they are applying. Early admission does not apply to the Bachelor of Science Nursing program.

Students applying for early fall admission must arrange to have their final Grade 11 marks and proof of registration in their Grade 12 courses (for both semesters where applicable) sent to CBU at the time of application. Admission will be conditional, pending the successful and satisfactory completion of program requirements.

All students who are offered early fall admission must submit an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office by  June 30 of their graduating year or the offer of admission may be withdrawn.

Admission Requirements by Province or Territory

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing are:

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic & International students

Admission Criteria

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All entering students who wish to be considered for entrance scholarships must submit the following in addition to an admission application.

• Official transcript
• Financial need application for those interested in bursaries

High School Students

• No failures in Grade 11 or 12 courses
• Average is based on all AC & AD Grade 11 courses and all AC & AD completed Grade 12 courses after first semester
• Average for international students entering directly from high school will be determined by Cape Breton University
• ESL conditional offers must attend a CBU English language partner school to have award honoured

Articulation Agreement Students

• Articulation agreements (both domestic & international) qualify
• Students must be currently enrolled in their program of transfer
• ESL conditional offers must attend a CBU English language partner school to have award honoured
• Minimum 80% average as determined by CBU to be eligible with no failures 

Major Entrance Scholarships

*A limited number of the following awards will be offered*

Name	Total Amount	Yearly Amount
Chancellor’s	$30,000	$7,500
President’s	$20,000	$5,000
Deans’	$10,000	$2,500
Fitzgerald*	$20,000	$5,000
Schwartz	$14,000	$3,500
W.M. Reid	$11,500	$4K & $2.5K
Orpha Thayer-Scott*	$10,000	$2,500

There are a range of scholarships from $500 per year to $5,000 per year that will also be offered after a review of applicants.

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Other Entrance Scholarships

Cape Breton University is proud to offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries to assist our students in the pursuit of their educational goals. Our donors truly believe in the value of education. These are just a few examples of the scholarships and bursaries available to CBU students.

MacLeod-Matheson Bursaries	The Drs. John & Jeanne Eyking Scholarships
Chartwells Award	Cape Breton Metros Hockey Association Scholarships
Louis and Pearl Guam Bursary	Irving Shipbuilding Scholarships & Bursaries
Lauchie Gillis Memorial Award	Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship
Joyce Foundation Bursaries	Bert & Zita Armishaw Scholarship
C.W. MacDonald Memorial Scholarship	The CB Highlanders Association Awards
Neil & Maisie Walker Scholarship	The Dr. David F Sobey Scholarships
Michael & Ethel MacLean Bursaries	Eric M. Redmond Memorial Bursary
Lou Leith Entrance Award	Selina & Stewart Tremblett Scholarship
Cathrene Anna Campbell Memorial Award	Rita MacNeil Music Award
Kevin Hillman Scholarships	CBUAA Entrance Scholarships
CBUFA Scholarships & Bursaries	Connor Timmons Entrance Scholarships
William Bill Bugg Entrance Award	Harrison McCain Scholarship/Bursary

In-Course Scholarships

Cape Breton University offers a number of in-course awards to students after completing one year of study at CBU (minimum 24 credits) while maintaining an overall average of at least 80%. There is no application required for these awards as they are based solely on academic grades and provided to students who are not in receipt of a renewable scholarship.

Bursaries

Cape Breton University provides students with financial need an opportunity to apply for financial aid through its bursary program. There are a number of bursaries that students may be eligible for as well as general bursaries that all students can apply for. In order to be eligible for a bursary, students must:

• Be a registered CBU student
• Complete either an Entrance Bursary Form or In-Course Bursary Form
• Provide income tax assessments for both the student and in some instances parents

Entrance Bursaries

Provided to students entering CBU who prove a strong financial need in order to enter their studies will be considered. The application becomes available in January and closes in March each year. Students must also submit official income tax documentation for themselves and parent(s)/guardian(s) for consideration.

In-Course Bursaries

The in-course bursary application opens in the fall each year and bursaries are awarded during the second semester. Current CBU students must complete the in-course bursary application which is available between mid-November and closes mid-January each year. In-course bursaries are awarded in second semester and are based on financial need.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Science, Nursing in Canada.

Please note: Due to a large number of applicants and limited places in the program, the program primarily serves Nova Scotia, permanent residents. However, there are also a limited number of places for direct admission (graduation straight from high school) and advanced admission (for those with college experience) each year, which are also available to qualified residents from other Canadian provinces and international students.

Students must write the CASPer test and have their results forwarded to Cape Breton University to be considered for admission. CASPer test must be written by the application deadline. Please visit https://takecasper.com/ for test dates.