BSc in Nursing

Nursing is a distinctive health profession, both an art and a science that focuses on health promotion, maintenance and restoration, illness prevention and palliative care. We believe that nurses are key to the overall health of society.

The Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) is a program that prepares nurses to practice in a variety of health care settings. The curriculum is a blend of biological, social sciences, humanities and nursing courses, combining academic and professional theory with nursing practice.

In 2016, the CBU nursing program adopted a model of concept-based learning to keep pace with the evolving nature of nursing education. A concept-based curriculum aids in assisting students to develop the high level of clinical reasoning and nursing judgment needed to respond to the complexity of today’s health care system. Concept-based learning is student-centered and student-directed. Students are encouraged to be active learners; to delve into course content, and to learn how to access information independently.

In 2023, CBU generously agreed to offer the BScN program on-site at Acadia University. This initiative allows the CBU curriculum to be delivered while Acadia University works towards offering a standalone BScN program. Together, we hope to increase the number of quality nursing graduates entering the healthcare workforce.