Since the NBNP admission requirement is 60 credits of university-level post-secondary education, applicants may have had a career or degree education before starting their nursing journey.
We wanted to share a few testimonials and will expand these pages over time.
Before entering the NBNP program, I worked as an entry-level accountant and administrative assistant. Coming into the program without a healthcare or science background has been challenging, but I want others to know it’s possible.
Before entering the NBNP program, I studied nursing and worked as a nurse in India. I enjoy the small class size, the spirit of teamwork, and instructor guidance and support.
Before joining the NBNP program, I worked as a licensed practical nurse for almost a year. Saving lives and making a difference in people’s lives have always motivated and encouraged me. I used to feel limited in my ability to help due to the limited scope of practice, but this program opened a path for me to enhance my knowledge, skills, and education and expand my scope of practice. I have enjoyed this program.
The Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program is small and supportive. This learning environment makes it possible for mature students with families to succeed.
Before joining the NBNP, I worked as a Residential Care Worker, where I developed a passion for patient-centered care. As an immigrant to Canada, I wanted a career that would allow me to serve Northern communities and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. The NBNP has been an intense but rewarding journey, equipping me with the clinical skills and confidence needed to thrive as a nurse. I’m excited for the future, knowing that I’ll be contributing to healthcare in a way that truly matters.
Before joining the NBNP, I worked as a healthcare aide and earned a BSc in Health Science & Physiology. My background has given me a strong patient care and physiology foundation, but the NBNP has allowed me to develop and refine my hands-on nursing skills. I genuinely enjoy the program and feel that it is shaping me into a confident, capable, and compassionate nurse. With each clinical experience, my confidence grows, and I know that by the time I graduate, I will be well-prepared to enter the workforce. One of the aspects I appreciate most about this program is its small class size, which fosters a close-knit, supportive learning environment.
Before joining this program, I was a student in Alberta completing my BSc in Chemistry/Biology. I was keen to join nursing after volunteering as a PTA, and I wanted to be able to work with patients in an acute setting. I chose to join NBNP because it offers a more rural and generalist approach to nursing. Being in this program has grown my confidence and my experience in a way that makes me excited to join the nursing field.
Before joining NBNP, I worked as an LPN, I also have a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Korea. As an LPN, I always wanted to expand my scope of practice. I was looking for a program to become an RN from an LPN.
Before joining the NBNP, I worked as a medical aesthetician and earned a Bachelor’s of Science Major in Biology from UBCO. While working alongside NPs and naturopathic doctors, I realized I wanted to go into nursing. I was grateful I came across this program. I really appreciate the fast-paced nature of it, the small class sizes as it has helped me to get to know everyone and make friends and allows for a great learning environment.
Before joining the NBNP at UNBC, I worked as an LPN in a long-term care home and internal medicine. Before that, I was a line cook at Moxie’s Bar & Grill. The NBNP program has been an incredible experience, pushing me to grow both clinically and academically. The hands-on learning, supportive instructors, and diverse rotations have strengthened my confidence as a nurse.
Before joining the NBNP program, I was a student at UNBC studying biomedical studies. I have so far enjoyed the community and experience within this program. This program’s hands-on experience has further reinforced the many skills and topics I have learned. This program pushes me to work hard – with the aid of supportive instructors, professors, and colleagues. I truly believe that I have made lifetime friendships throughout this program. I am amazed at hope much I learn and I am excited to continue to grow both as a nurse and as a person.
