Nursing Dalhousie University

Overview

Whether caring directly for patients, conducting valuable research, or engaging in public policy advocacy, nurses make a difference in the quality of people's lives.

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme will prepare you to apply current evidence and respond with professionalism to the health and illness needs of people in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, businesses, clinics, and/or communities.

At Dalhousie, you'll find flexible programme options and hands-on learning opportunities alongside world-class faculty. The programme curriculum will be completed over three calendar years (eight semesters) for direct entry students and over two calendar years (six semesters) for advanced standing students (qualifying students who have previous university experience), offering graduates the opportunity to enter practice one year earlier.

Beyond studying human anatomy and physiology, you'll explore the broad spectrum of nursing, from proper hygiene practices and mobility protocols to legal issues and medical ethics.

Outside of the classroom, there may be opportunities to boost your knowledge and skills by working with faculty as research assistants or volunteering in their research labs.

Programme options

As a Dal Nursing student, you’ll have the option to earn your degree at either the Halifax or Yarmouth Campus. Wherever you study, practical experience is a huge part of your degree – each year, you’ll participate in clinical courses that include placements in a variety of healthcare settings. You can also customize your degree and specialize in an area of nursing practice by earning a certificate alongside your degree in:

• Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing

• Public Health Nursing

• Mental Health Nursing

• Acute/Critical Care Nursing

The following Nursing programmne options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Health. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Nursing

• Certificates in Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Acute/Critical Care Nursing.

Careers

For nurses, no two days are alike — and for many nurses, that's one of the reasons they do what they do. The scope of nursing covers a broad range of healthcare settings. Nurses have a complex role in advocating for patients while striving to assist individuals in reaching an optimal level of wellness and capability.

Possible careers include:

• hospitals

• community health

• home health care

• forensics 

Many nurses who complete graduate degrees move into roles in advanced practice and nursing specialties. Your degree in nursing lays the groundwork for graduate programmes in nursing, health administration, and interdisciplinary studies.