Nursing Northern College

Overview

The Nursing programme at Northern College offers a rigorous academic pathway developed in partnership with Laurentian University to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. Students enrolled in this four-year degree benefit from a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience in various medical settings.

This professional course is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Learners engage with state-of-the-art simulation equipment in modern laboratory facilities, allowing them to refine their clinical reasoning and technical skills before entering real-world environments.

Why Nursing at Northern College?

The institution provides a unique collaborative model where students complete all four years of study at the Timmins campus while earning a degree from Laurentian University. This partnership ensures high academic standards while maintaining the supportive, community-focused environment of a smaller college setting.

Facilities include state-of-the-art nursing practice labs equipped with integrative simulation technology and specialized healthcare software. The programme is also eligible for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, which may cover tuition and books for students who commit to working in underserved communities in Northern Ontario after graduation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 27541 per year
• National fee: CAD 6000 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Semester 1

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Supporting Academic Success
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring I
• Professional Growth I
• Relational Practice I

Semester 2

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Health and Healing I
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring II
• Relational Practice II
• Working With An Indigenous Reality

Semester 3

• Microbiology for Health Sciences
• Clinical Chemistry
• Health and Healing II
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring III

Semester 4

• Clinical Chemistry
• Professional Growth II
• Health and Healing III
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring IV

Semester 5

• Health and Healing IV
• Professional Growth III
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring V
• Practice III
• Nursing Inquiry and Praxis I

Semester 6

• Health and Healing IV
• Professional Growth IV
• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VI
• Nursing Inquiry and Praxis II

Semester 7

• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VII
• Professional Growth V
• Relational Practice IV
• Nursing Inquiry and Praxis III

Semester 8

• Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VIII
• Professional Growth VI

Careers with Nursing

Graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN licensure examination to become Registered Nurses. Successful students find employment in acute care, long-term care, public health, and primary care settings. The degree also provides a foundation for pursuing Master’s level studies or Nurse Practitioner specialisations.