Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Almost a century of outstanding education in health care, beginning with the pioneering work of the Sisters of Saint Martha, has allowed the Elizabeth and Thomas Rankin School of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University to evolve into one of Canada’s most respected nursing programs. Graduates are known for their caring, competency, and commitment to the field.

In the Bachelor of Science - Nursing program, students will have excellent learning opportunities that support best practice experiences.

St. Francis Xavier University offers diverse clinical experiences in community health, mental health, acute care, maternal and child care, pediatrics, and international service learning opportunities. This diversity creates a dynamic learning environment that produces graduates who understand the complexity of nursing practice and the multi-level interventions required to address the needs of patients, families, communities, and populations.

Nurses have always been in high demand. Students will have career options including work in hospitals, homecare, community, public health, research and policy, government, education or other exciting areas.