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  Registered Nurses (RNs) provide medical treatment, education and emotional support to patients and their families. RNs are educated and trained to teach their patients and their families how to manage their injuries or illnesses. Nursing degree programs in Canada provide the education and experience needed in order to begin a career in the nursing field.
  
  

University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa offers a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing program that is in collaboration with Algonquin College. The program lasts four years and gives students the option to study in French at the University of Ottawa, or English at Algonquin College. Upon completion of the courses, students receive their degree from the University of Ottawa. Students in this program learn about human anatomy and physiology and the determinants of health, as well as microbiology and immunology, theory in nursing, and mental health nursing. In addition to the academic learning, students are also required to complete seven practicums in areas such as mental health, childbearing family and complex nursing care.
  
  University of Ottawa
  School of Nursing
  451 Smyth Road
  Room 3051
  Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5
  613-562-5800
  uottawa.ca
  
  

Athabasca University

• Athabasca University's Centre for Nursing and Health Studies features a Bachelor of Nursing degree for registered nurses (Post-RN BN). The program is meant to give the registered nurse the opportunity to gain knowledge in nursing research, nursing informatics, leadership, primary health care and management. Applicants into the program must already have at least a diploma from an approved nursing program. Students take courses such as, concepts and theories in nursing practice, teaching and learning for health professionals, gerontological nursing, and the trends and issues in nursing and health systems. Students are also required to complete 15 credits of residency through the University.
  
  Athabasca University
  1 University Drive
  Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3
  800-788-9041
  athabascau.ca
  
  

Brandon University

• Brandon University offers a Bachelor of Nursing degree program that lasts four years. Those who successfully complete this program are able to sit for licensure exams held by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba to become a registered nurse. In the pre-nursing portion of the curriculum, students take eight courses including human growth and development, medical microbiology and anatomy and physiology. Throughout the remainder of the program, students participate in clinical experiences in the second, third and fourth years to gain experience in a variety of clinical settings, and take courses such as pharmacology, human responses and community health.
  
  Brandon University
  270 18th Street
  Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
  204-727-7459
  brandonu.ca