Indigenous Nursing Entry Program (Preparation Program for BScN (8 Months))

Lakehead’s Nursing program creates a supportive learning environment to help you apply a broad range of concepts from the sciences and liberal arts when caring for people of all ages and backgrounds. You will learn to become an active member of an interprofessional health care team that can meet the needs of society while maximizing healthcare outcomes through communication, health promotion, and health protection strategies. Our faculty is on the cutting edge of Nursing knowledge and regularly incorporate their research into the classroom with topics related to women's health, the aging process, nursing ethics, nursing care of oncology patients and those with cardiovascular disease, and much more. Should you plan to work as a Registered Nurse in northern, rural or remote settings, know that our emphasis on Aboriginal health and wellness will provide you with insight and preparation for these important areas of nursing practice.

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);or Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma;A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;A minimum 70%* overall final averageInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme applicants who achieve their diploma with a total score of at least 24 may be eligible for admission. Three Higher Level subjects must be completed. Prerequisite courses can be presented at either Standard Level or Higher Level. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Some of our competitive programs may require a total score greater than 24.Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. Refer to Admission Requirements by Country.) Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)Recent high school graduates NOT meeting the School of Nursing BScN required admission criteria (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)Mature students, extraordinary students, or college/transfer students NOT meeting the School of Nursing BScN required admission criteria (see Admission Requirements, Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs)