See the "Admissions" section of the Laurentian University Calendar, or access the Admissions website.
Secondary school students must have completed at least six (6) OACs or U level courses, including biology, chemistry and English, with a minimum overall average of 70% (or the equivalent) to be considered for admission to the School of Nursing at Laurentian University.
To be admitted to the Laurentian University School of Nursing, candidates must also submit:
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a health assessment form (completed by the student) and proof of up-to-date immunization on a form supplied by the School of Nursing. This form is automatically sent to students who are selected for admission.
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a report of a two-step Mantoux test for tuberculosis*. If the test is negative, it must have been completed within one year prior to admission. For known positive, only a chest x-ray is required.
It is highly recommended that students receive the Hepatitis B vaccine* before entering clinical agencies. It is also preferable that incoming 1st-year Nursing students have valid First Aid and Basic Life Support Skills certificates.
Generic (i.e., on-campus four-year BScN program) School of Nursing students are required to show these two certificates during the first week of classes of each year of the program, before beginning clinical experiences.
Diploma-prepared RN students must show a current Basic Life Support Skills certificate prior to the clinical component (First Aid certificate not mandatory).
Diploma-prepared RNs enrolled in either the BScN, NP or BScN/NP program must maintain an annual certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
All Laurentian University School of Nursing students are required to provide to the School of Nursing the results of a check by police of prior findings of guilt or convictions for criminal offences before the start of classes in September of each year of the program. Students are responsible to report to the director of the School of Nursing, findings of guilt or convictions for criminal offences that occur between the time they enter the School of Nursing program and the time they graduate. Each reported finding of guilt or conviction for criminal offences is reviewed by a committee to determine what impact the offence might have on the student's academic status in the program. Failure to report prior findings of guilt or convictions for criminal offences are grounds for dismissal from the Laurentian University School of Nursing program and denial of registration by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
* These can be arranged at University Health Services.
For further information, visit the Admissions website.