12 Nursing Schools With The Easiest Admission Requirements

Easiest nursing schools to get into

#1. Brandon University

Brandon University is a public liberal arts university located in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The university was founded in 1899 and is the oldest university in western Canada. It has more than 100 programs for both undergraduate and graduate students and has more than 4,500 students.

The nursing program at Brandon University offers BScN degrees with a focus on student-centered learning experiences that are meant to help students develop critical thinking skills while giving them the freedom to choose how to organize their coursework.

#2. Brock University

Brock University is a public research university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Brock offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has over 50,000 students enrolled annually, which makes it one of the largest universities in Canada by enrollment. Maclean’s magazine’s 2019 rankings also put Brock as the seventh-best university in Canada in terms of how much research each faculty member does.

#3. Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The school has a reputation for being one of the most prestigious universities in Canada and is known for its research-intensive atmosphere. This university offers many different degree programs, including nursing and medicine.

To enter the nursing program at Dalhousie University, you must have completed your high school diploma or equivalent before you begin the program. There are no minimum GPA requirements for admittance into this particular program, but you do need to complete an aptitude test prior to applying for admission into their nursing program as well as provide proof of English language proficiency if English isn’t your first language.

#4. Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University is a public university located in Victoria, British Columbia. The school was founded in 1965, and it has an annual enrollment of 1,100 students.

The tuition fee for this school is $11,000 USD per year.

#5. Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University is a public university in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The university was established in 1965 as the Kamloops Division of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). In 1995, it became independent of BCIT and was renamed Thompson Rivers University.

The Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Nursing program has an acceptance rate of 10%.

#6. University of Prince Edward Island

Location: Charlottetown, PEI

Accreditation: Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

Degree programs offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tuition: $5,872/year

#7. Laurentian University

One of the most prestigious, well-respected universities in Canada is Laurentian University, also known as U of Sudbury. Located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, it was founded in 1960 as a federated university with four colleges. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across six faculties: Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; Health Sciences and Human Services; and Graduate Studies (which includes the nursing program).

The Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing program at Laurentian University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies is offered through the School of Nursing and allows students to pursue their career path toward becoming a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). The curriculum covers broad areas such as health assessment, pharmacology, ethics, and legal issues related to health care delivery—all essential areas for nurses today.

#8. Yorkville University

Yorkville University is a private university in Toronto, Ontario. It is a member of the Canadian Bureau for International Education and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

Yorkville University can be found on Queen’s Park Crescent (the street), between Willcocks Street and Wellesley Street East. The building itself was built in 1894 by architect E.J. Lennox, who designed many buildings around this area at that time; it’s now part of what makes up the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.

#9. Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland is a public university in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was founded by royal charter in 1925 and opened its doors to students that same year, making it the oldest English-speaking university in Atlantic Canada.

Today, Memorial University has a total enrollment of over 10,000 students across seven campuses: Grenfell Campus (St. John’s), Marine Institute (Stavanger), Marine Institute Aquaculture Research Centre (Bell Island), Northern Campus (Corner Brook)

Memorial University offers more than 200 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels through 17 faculties.

#10. Algoma University.

Algoma University is a small, private university in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, that focuses on liberal arts and professional studies. Founded by the Algoma University Society in 1967 as a non-profit corporation and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC), Algoma University offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and over 20 graduate programs across three campuses: Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Seguin Island.

Algoma’s College of Nursing, School of Community Services & Leadership Program has an open admission policy, meaning that any student who is accepted into an undergraduate program can enroll in this nursing program without having to submit any additional application materials or meet any other requirements beyond those necessary for admission into their chosen major at Algoma University,

#11. Mount Saint Vincent University.

Mount Saint Vincent University is a university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded in 1873 and has more than 8,000 students enrolled. The university has a nursing program that leads to an associate’s degree. There are no prerequisites for this program, and it makes you eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

The entry requirements for Mount Saint Vincent University are:

GPA of 2.0 or higher on a scale of 4.5-5.0; or minimum grade point average of 70% based on courses required leading up to admission evaluation date (GPA may be rounded up to whole number).
Students who have achieved a GPA of 2.0 or higher but less than 2.3 will be placed on probation during their first year at Mount Saint Vincent University’s School of Nursing and required to maintain at least a 70% average each semester

#12. St. Francis Xavier University.

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a public university located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The nursing program at this university accepts over 90 percent of applicants and offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program prepares students to work as registered nurses across Canada and internationally.

In addition to its nursing program, StFX also has a variety of other undergraduate programs available to interested students:

Nursing (BScN)
Mathematics (BA/BSc)
Biology (BA/BSc) The admission process for each program varies depending upon the course being applied for – however all require an application fee as well as a personal statement & resume/CV

Conclusion

Many nursing programs are very competitive, but these 12 schools have made it their goal to make nursing education accessible to everyone.

While nursing is an exciting and rewarding field, it’s also one of the most competitive. In fact, many schools have trouble finding enough qualified applicants to fill their classrooms.

However, there are some institutions whose mission is to make nursing education accessible to everyone. These schools have made it easier for students (and parents) who want a nursing degree but don’t have an easy time getting in elsewhere. They’ve also made it easier for students who do get accepted into these programs to graduate with a nursing degree from these schools than from other programs.