Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Program Overview

Fanshawe’s four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) blends hands-on clinical education, academic excellence, and cutting-edge clinical simulation facilities to prepare you for a rewarding nursing career. Learn in small, interactive classes with expert faculty. Gain real-world experience in diverse health settings and build meaningful community connections. With strong personalized support services, innovative equipment and a close-knit campus, you will graduate with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and competitive edge to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

Program Details

Program Code

NSG4

Credential:

Degree

Duration

126 Weeks

Canadian Students

Start Dates

Locations

Availability

Full Time Offerings

2026 September

London

Open

Your Learning Experience

Please note: our new BScN program at Fanshawe has replaced the Collaborative Nursing (NSG3) degree previously offered in partnership with Western University.

If you are passionate about science, care deeply about helping others, and looking for a career with global opportunities, Fanshawe’s BScN program is for you. You will work alongside diverse healthcare professionals, building the knowledge, skills to provide compassionate care for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan in diverse settings.

From day one, you will learn by doing. Gain hands-on experience in our new state-of-the-art labs with the latest technology in health science, including our clinical education suite, extended reality (XR) lab and realistic simulations. Each year, you will complete clinical practice placements and a mini-practicum, applying what you have learned directly in the field. In your final term, you will work one-on-one with a Registered Nurse during your Capstone Discovery Experience, where you will continue to build knowledge, confidence, independence, and leadership skills.

Our program blends interactive, close-knit learning environments with the expertise of dedicated faculty who bring years of real-world experience and research expertise. You will explore key themes such as health equity, social justice and person-centred care while developing essential skills in collaboration, advocacy, problem-solving and professional growth.

Your Path to Becoming a Registered Nurse

Successfully completing Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing means you’ll be ready to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), the final step to becoming a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario – and be prepared to work anywhere in Canada. You will also be equipped to pursue graduate studies in nursing, health, education, or science, including advanced practice roles such as Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist.

The new Fanshawe College Baccalaureate Nursing Programs (Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RPN to BScN degree- completion pathway) have received preliminary approval status from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

Fanshawe’s School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. At Fanshawe, you will go beyond the classroom – immersing yourself in the practice of nursing, growing through hands-on experiences and graduating prepared to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

Learning Outcomes

1a. Clinician (Practitioner): Provide safe, competent, ethical, legal, compassionate, and evidence-informed care across the lifespan, in a variety of contexts.

1b. Clinician (Practitioner): Integrate knowledge, skills, judgement, and professional values from nursing and diverse perspectives into practice. 

2a. Professional: Engage in person-centred practice by fostering therapeutic relationships to enhance health and wellbeing.

2b. Professional: Embody the profession’s practice standards and ethics, while being accountable to clients, the public, and the profession. 

3. Communicator: Use a variety of strategies and advancing technologies to create and maintain intra-/inter-professional relationships, share information, and foster therapeutic environments. 

4. Collaborator: Engage in collaborative relationships to build a united advocacy agenda within health care teams and the local and global nursing communities.

5. Coordinator: Coordinate person-centred health services with intra-/inter-professional and intersectoral teams to ensure continuous, safe, reliable, and accessible care. 

6. Advocate: Engage in critical reflection to examine personal and professional values and beliefs, as well as systemic and structural barriers that shape nursing and health care to advocate for equitable health.

7. Leader: Transform nursing practice through inspiring, authentic leadership and navigation within complex socio-political and cultural contexts. 

8. Educator: Apply a broad range of collaborative educational strategies to support and achieve continuous quality improvement in nursing practice settings for optimal health outcomes. 

9. Scholar: Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to excellence in evidence-informed practice through critical inquiry, continuous learning, and scholarship. 

Career Information

A nursing degree opens doors to a variety of opportunities! There has never been a better time to pursue a nursing career in Ontario and beyond! With strong demand for nurses at local, provincial and national levels, graduates of our BScN program will be well-prepared for a wide range of roles across the healthcare sector. Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates:

NURSING PRACTICE
Work in hospitals, long-term care homes, clinics, rehabilitation centres and community agencies. RNs provide direct client care, health education and consultative services. They may also work in private homes, corporate settings, or be self-employed.

Registered Nurse (RN): Provide direct client care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health settings. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with inter-/intra-professional teams. Work in specialized areas such as emergency, pediatrics, oncology, or mental health.
Community Health Nurse: Provide care and education in public health units, schools and home care environments. Focus on health promotion, illness prevention and outreach to vulnerable populations.
Mental Health and Addictions Nurse: Support individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Work in hospitals, community agencies, or school boards to provide assessment, intervention and referral services.
Occupational Health Nurse: Promote workplace health and safety. Collaborate with Human Resources and management to support employee wellness and injury prevention.
Rapid Response Nurse: Facilitate transitions from hospital to home care. Provide short-term, intensive support to clients recently discharged from acute care settings.
Travel Nurse: Travel nurses take short-term assignments in various healthcare settings to fill staffing gaps. These roles offer flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to gain diverse clinical experience.

NURSING EDUCATION
Graduates can pursue roles that shape the future of nursing through teaching and curriculum development:

Nurse Educator: Teach and mentor nursing students in colleges, universities, or clinical settings. Responsibilities include developing course materials, delivering lectures and supervising clinical practice.
Clinical Instructor: Guide students during hands-on education in hospitals or simulation labs.
Curriculum Developer: Design and update nursing education programs to reflect current best practices and innovations.
Continuing Education Facilitator: Provide professional development for practicing nurses in healthcare organizations.

NURSING ADMINISTRATION
BScN graduates can move into leadership and management roles within healthcare organizations:

Nursing Manager: Oversee nursing staff, coordinate client care, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
Director of Care: Lead clinical operations in long-term care or hospital settings, focusing on quality improvement and staff development.
Healthcare Administrator: Manage budgets, staffing, and policy implementation in hospitals, clinics, or public health agencies.
Quality Improvement Coordinator: Monitor and enhance care delivery processes to improve client outcomes.

NURSING RESEARCH
Graduates interested in advancing healthcare knowledge can pursue research-focused roles:

Clinical Research Nurse: Support clinical trials by managing client care, collecting data and ensuring ethical standards.
Health Policy Analyst: Conduct research to inform public health policies and nursing practices.
Nursing Informatics Specialist: Use data and technology to improve healthcare systems and client outcomes.
Academic Researcher: Work in universities or research institutions to study nursing interventions, healthcare delivery, or client outcomes.