More than 240 learners at Algonquin College begin their journey toward becoming the next generation of nurses
Posted on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Oct. 14, 2026, Ottawa, ON – Applications are now open for the next intake of Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) program, following the arrival of more than 240 students in the program’s inaugural cohort this fall. With more than 160 students studying at the Ottawa Campus and more than 80 at the Pembroke Campus, the College is already helping prepare the next generation of nurses to meet growing healthcare needs across the region.
Just weeks into their studies, Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing students are already building the knowledge, clinical skills and hands-on experience needed to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Their arrival marks an important step in strengthening the nursing workforce and improving access to care across Eastern Ontario.
“Our nursing programs in Ottawa and Pembroke play an important role in strengthening the healthcare workforce across our region,” said Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, dean, Health Sciences. “By preparing nurses close to home and working alongside healthcare partners, we are helping ensure communities have access to the skilled professionals they need to meet today’s healthcare demands and those of the future.”
With students learning and training in both Ottawa and Pembroke, the College is helping prepare the next generation of nurses to serve communities where they are needed most.
Applications now open
The College is now welcoming applications for the next intake of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) program.
Prospective students interested in pursuing a rewarding career in nursing can learn more about admission requirements and apply online through the Ontario Colleges portal.
Algonquin College looks forward to welcoming the next generation of nursing students and healthcare leaders as the program continues to grow and help address the increasing demand for skilled healthcare professionals across the region.
About the Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) program provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in nursing theory, clinical decision-making and hands-on practice. Training occurs in modern classrooms, high-fidelity simulation environments, and applied nursing skills labs designed to replicate real-world health-care settings.
Learners are supported through a wide range of clinical placements and a final consolidation experience in diverse health-care environments, including:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care homes
- Home and community care
- Community health organizations
The curriculum integrates:
- Evidence-informed practice
- Indigenous Knowledge systems and multiple ways of knowing
- Cultural humility and person-centred care
- Intra- and interprofessional collaboration
Graduates are prepared to write both the NCLEX-RN and the CNO Jurisprudence Examination, enabling them to practice across Canada and internationally.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet both College eligibility and program eligibility requirements. Applications are open to learners with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and to mature applicants who meet the specific academic prerequisites.
Learn More
Full program details, admission requirements, learning outcomes and curriculum structure are available at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) link on our website.
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For more information
Sara-Lynne Levine
613-614-1769
levines2@algonquincollege.com
About Algonquin College
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in close to 170 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke, with fully online programming delivered through AC Online.
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