Only nursing programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the CASN Accreditation Bureaus, and within the term limit of the accreditation status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
Download a pdf list of the CASN Accredited Canadian Nursing Education Programs.
The following nursing programs are currently accredited by the CASN Accreditation Bureaus. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Accredited Canadian Baccaulaureate Nursing Education Programs ▼
Only baccalaureate nursing programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the CASN Accreditation Bureau, and within the term limit of the accreditation status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN accredited program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following baccalaureate nursing programs are currently accredited by the CASN Accreditation Bureau. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Canadian Programs | Programmes canadiens
Alberta
- Mount Royal University, Bachelor of Nursing
- University of Calgary and Medicine Hat College, Bachelor of Nursing (Direct Entry, Transfer and Degree Holders Routes)
- University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College, Bachelor of Nursing (Four-Year,Fast-Track and After-Degree streams)
British Columbia / Colombie-Britannique
- British Columbia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Douglas College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Advanced Entry
- Langara College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Langara College, Advanced Entry to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Thompson Rivers University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Thompson Rivers University, Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trinity Western University, BSN (Direct Entry)
- University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, (including the Accelerated & Advanced Standing)
- University of British Columbia-Okanagan and Okanagan College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Northern British Columbia, College of New Caledonia and Coast Mountain College (Formerly Northwest Community College), Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing
- University of Northern British Columbia, College of New Caledonia and Coast Mountain College (Formerly Northwest Community College), LPN to BScN Stream
- University of Victoria, Aurora College, Camosun College, College of the Rockies and Selkirk College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Victoria and Aurora College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Practical Nurses
- University of Victoria, Aurora College Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for Practical Nurses
- Vancouver Community College, Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Vancouver Community College, Advanced Entry Licensed Practical Nurse- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Vancouver Island University and North Island College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Manitoba
- University of Manitoba and University College of the North, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Brandon University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Brandon University, LPN to BSN Transfer Credit
- Université de Saint-Boniface, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières
- Red River College Polytechnic, Nursing Baccalaureate
- Red River College Polytechnic, LPN to Baccalaureate Stream
New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick
- Université de Moncton, Programme de baccalauréat en science infirmière (pour étudiante ou étudiant régulier)
- University of New Brunswick-Fredericton and Moncton; University of New Brunswick- Saint John, and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Four Year BN Collaborative
- University of New Brunswick-Moncton, Faculty of Nursing, and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Second Entry
- University of New Brunswick- Saint John, Department of Nursing & Health Sciences and Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Practical Nurse (PN) to Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
Newfoundland and Labrador / Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) 4-Year Option
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional School of Nursing, Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Accelerated Option
- Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Centre for Nursing Studies and Western Regional School of Nursing, BN (Collaborative, LPN Bridging Option) Nursing Degree
Northwest Territories / Territoires du Nord-Ouest
- See British Columbia (above) for further information about Aurora College.
- Voir Colombie-Britannique (ci-dessus) pour des renseignements concernant Aurora Collège.
- University of Victoria and Aurora College, LPN to BScN
Nova Scotia / Nouvelle-Écosse
- Cape Breton University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (includes Advance Standing, Four-Year, Direct Entry and LPN to BScN Nursing Pathways)
- Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (includes Direct Entry and Advance Standing)
- Francis Xavier University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (New Traditional Four-Year, New Two-Year Accelerated, Licensed Practical Nurse to BScN Pathway)
Nunavut
There are currently no accredited programs in Nunavut.
Actuellement, il n’y a aucun programme agréé de formation en sciences infirmières au Nunavut.
Ontario
- Brock University, Generic 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Brock University and Loyalist College, Collaborative Baccalaureate in Nursing
- Lakehead University and Confederation College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Lakehead University, Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Laurentian University, Sault College, St. Lawrence College, Cambrian College and Northern College, BScN Collaborative
- McMaster University, School of Nursing, BScN Program, Stream F – Basic-Accelerated (2-Year)
- McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College, BScN
- McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College, BScN Program Stream E- Post Diploma RPN (3 Year)
- Nipissing University and Canadore College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Nipissing University and Canadore College, Collaborative Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (On Campus and Blended) Bridging
- Nipissing University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Scholar Practitioner
- Nipissing University, RPN to BScN Blended Learning
- Queen’s University, Bachelor of Nursing Science (Four-Year and Two-Year)
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Centennial College and George Brown College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Post-Diploma in Nursing
- Trent University and Fleming College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trent University and George Brown College, Collaborative Post-Bridge Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Trent University, Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Université Laurentienne, Baccalauréat en science infirmière
- Université Laurentienne, École des Sciences Infirmières et Collège Boréal, École des Sciences de la Santé, programme du baccalauréat en science infirmières
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology with Durham College and Georgian College, Registered Practical Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as the Collaborative Post Diploma Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology with Durham College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Honours, Collaborative (Four Year)
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology with Durham College, Registered Practical Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridge Collaborative
- Université d’Ottawa/ Algonquin College (Woodroffe and Pembroke)/ Collège La Cité (Programme de collaboration)/ University of Ottawa, Algonquin College and Collège la Cité, Collaborative Nursing Education
- Université d’Ottawa/ Algonquin College/ Collège La Cité (passerelle pour (IAA)/ University of Ottawa / Algonquin College/ Collège La Cité, Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bridging
- Université d’Ottawa, Programme avec préalables universitaires/ University of Ottawa, Second Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Toronto, Second Entry Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Western Ontario, Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Western University, and Fanshawe College, Collaborative BScN
- Western University, Compressed Time Frame BScN
- University of Windsor, Lambton College and St. Clair College, Collaborative Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- University of Windsor, Lambton College and St. Clair College, Practical Nursing Program – Degree Completion Pathway
- York University, Georgian College and Seneca College, Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- York University, Internationally Educated Nurses Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as the Second Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prince Edward Island / Île du Prince-Édouard
- University of Prince Edward Island, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, (Accelerated and Advanced Standing)
- University of Prince Edward Island, Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (First Year Entry and Second Year Entry)
Quebec / Québec
- McGill University, Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Three Year and Four Year
- McGill University, Bachelor of Nursing, Integrated
- McGill University, Direct Entry Masters of Science, Applied
- McGill University, Master of Science in Nursing, Direct Entry and Global Health
- Université Laval, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (formation initiale et formation DEC-BAC)
- Université de Montréal, Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (Formation initiale et formation intégrée DEC-BAC)
- Université du Québec en Outaouais, Baccalauréat en science infirmières (formation initiale et cheminement DEC-BAC)
- Université de Sherbrooke, Baccalauréat en science infirmières (Formation Initiale et Formation Intégrée)
Saskatchewan
- University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (April Exit, August Exit and December Exit Options)
- University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (with a Post-Degree Option)
The Yukon / le Yukon
There are currently no accredited schools of nursing in the Yukon.
Actuellement, il n’y a aucune école de sciences infirmières au Yukon.
International programs / Programmes internationaux
- University of Calgary-Qatar, Bachelor of Nursing (Regular Track and Post-Diploma)
- Universidad de Sonora, Licenciatura en enfermería
- Pontificia Universidad Católica, Licenciatura en enfermería
Accredited Canadian Nurse Practitioner Education Programs▼
Only Nurse Practitioner Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the NP-CASN Accreditation Bureau (NP-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following Nursing Programs are currently Accredited by the NP-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
Manitoba
- University of Manitoba, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner
Saskatchewan
- University of Regina, Faculty of Nursing and Saskatchewan Polytechnic, School of Nursing, Collaborative Nurse Practitioner
Accredited Canadian Practical Nurse Education Programs▼
Only Practical Nurse Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the PN-CASN Accreditation Bureau (PN-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following Practical Nurse Education Programs are currently Accredited by the PN-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
British Columbia | Colombie-Britannique
- Camosun College, Practical Nurse Diploma
- Vancouver Community College, Generic
- Vancouver Community College, Access to Practical Nursing
Manitoba
- University College of the North, Practical Nurse Diploma
Accredited Canadian Nursing Education Bridging Programs for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)▼
Only IEN Bridging Programs successful in achieving accreditation status from the IEN-CASN Accreditation Bureau (IEN-CAB), and within the term limit of the Accreditation Status granted, are eligible to state that they are a “CASN Accredited Program”. Any other use of the term without written CASN approval will result in legal action.
The following IEN Bridging Programs are currently Accredited by the IEN-CAB. They are listed in the language in which they are offered.
British Columbia | Colombie-Britannique
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Graduate Nurse Internationally Educated Re-Entry Certificate
- Langara College, Post Degree Diploma in Nursing Practice in Canada (IEN Re-Entry)
Ontario
- York University, Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) BScN (Note that this program is a full baccalaureate program)
Is it time to get accredited?
Let’s talk about your school, your students, where you are in terms of accreditation, and how we can work together to help your program stand out from the crowd! Call 613-235-3150 x 124 or email Joni Boyd <jboyd@casn.ca> today! Joni is CASN’s very knowledgeable and helpful Managing Director of Accreditation.
Looking for more information?
- Visit the CASN Accreditation website: https://accred.casn.ca/
