Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)

St. Francis Xavier University

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 StFX University to evolve into one of Canada’s most respected nursing programs. Graduates are known for their caring, competency, and commitment to the field. Nurses are critical to health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations locally, nationally, and globally. The essential contributions of nurses captured spotlights through the recent COVID-19 pandemic but clearly have existed for many years prior. Significant shortages of nurses exist throughout Canada and throughout the world a critical demand for nurses will continue for the foreseeable future.The Rankin School of Nursing offers an innovative program that educates competent, safe, caring, evidence-informed, critically thinking nurses dedicated to promoting health, social justice, cultural safety, and equity. You’ll gain the foundational knowledge to begin professional nursing practice in a wide range of settings, and the prerequisite education for sitting the Registered Nurse (RN) licensing exam. At this small teaching-focused university, StFX nursing students enjoy an unparalleled learning experience and sense of community.The Rankin School of Nursing offers a four-year on-campus BSc in Nursing program for students with a minimum of a high school diploma. Admission is every September eight semesters are spread over four calendar years with no summer semesters May graduation. Eligible students in the regular four-year program may opt for the BScN program with Honours.A BSc in Nursing with Honours is available for eligible students in the four-year regular program. Students admitted to the Honours program register for the following courses in lieu of other third- and fourth-year electives and complete a research-based thesis with faculty guidance: N395 Honours Thesis Seminar I (3 credits) N498 Honours Thesis II (3 credits)