Bachelor's in Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a public research university located in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. It is a smaller university, with a student population of around 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and is known for its strong focus on sustainability and the environment. UNBC offers a variety of programs in areas such as natural resources and environmental studies, health sciences, social sciences, business, and engineering. The university is also recognized for its research excellence, particularly in the areas of health, environment, and natural resources, and has a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas.

Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession. Graduates of this program will be well grounded in acute care nursing, rural nursing, community health and First Nations health, and will be prepared for the changing context of health care and health care delivery. The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) is offered collaboratively by UNBC, the College of New Caledonia (CNC), and Coast Mountain College (CMTN). The integrated program of studies leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), awarded by UNBC. Graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The NCBNP is a practice-based curriculum. Learning experiences take place in the classroom, community, laboratory, and in clinical settings promoting integration of theoretical knowledge into practice. Students will have the opportunity to learn from expert practitioners. The NCBNP is a four-year degree program and consists of 136 credits with 95 required credits in nursing. The program is available at three sites: Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace. CNC provides the initial years in Prince George and Quesnel, while CMTN provides the initial years in Terrace. UNBC provides the final course work at all sites.