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The Ontario government is providing a new pathway for nursing education with the launch of �鶹ֱ��’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Details were shared today by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities who was joined by Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO, �鶹ֱ�� and Janice Skot, President and CEO, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

“This is an important milestone for postsecondary education in Ontario as �鶹ֱ�� becomes one of the first colleges to offer stand-alone nursing degrees,” said Minister Dunlop. “By allowing colleges and universities to have stand-alone degrees our government is increasing choice and reducing barriers to access high-quality, local education for our students.”

The new program builds on Ontario’s allowing both publicly-assisted colleges and universities to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing to increase opportunities for students to access a high-quality education. This includes stand-alone Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs offered at universities, colleges, and through collaborative university-college partnerships.

“�鶹ֱ��’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program gives students the option of studying and staying closer to home here in Barrie,” said Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil. “With the demand for nurses at an all-time high, the internationally renowned postsecondary training students get in Ontario is critical to our communities, the economy, and the future of our province.”

“To further support our community, I am pleased that we will continue to offer world-class health care and add more highly trained professionals to our health care system locally,” said Doug Downey, MPP for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte. “�鶹ֱ��’s new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is one of the first offered at a publicly-assisted college in Ontario independent of a university partner. Having this option available in our community gives students more choice to study locally, right here at home.”

“This is a bold, progressive move by the Ontario government, that will provide our students the opportunity to complete a highly sought-after degree – right here in our community,” said Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, �鶹ֱ�� President and CEO. “�鶹ֱ�� is well-positioned to offer all four years of a truly exceptional Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program with some of the latest in high-fidelity nursing simulation lab technology and highly skilled faculty.”

Quick facts

• To become a registered nurse in Ontario (and be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario), individuals must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Investing in nursing education supports the government’s that was launched last year. At the centre of this plan, the hours of direct care for residents in long-term care will be increasing to an average of four hours per day over four years. To implement this initiative, the government will be making overall investments of $1.9 billion annually by 2024-2025.

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More about �鶹ֱ��’s nursing degree

Study close to home and graduate with the advantage of more industry connections, hands-on practise and one-on-one training with small class sizes taught by expert faculty who care.

• Four-year degree
• Barrie and Owen Sound campuses
• Six clinical placements
• Starts fall 2022