Nunavut Arctic College nursing student guide: Arctic Nursing BScN and Practical Nurse
What the school offers (nursing)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Arctic Nursing), developed through a partnership between Nunavut Arctic College and Dalhousie University. Dalhousie’s program page describes a four-year degree delivered in Iqaluit, with online coursework and in-person clinical placements. It says the curriculum follows Dalhousie’s nursing curriculum and emphasizes primary health care and respect for Inuit culture.
- Practical Nurse Program, a two-year program leading to a Nunavut Arctic College Practical Nurse Diploma, with eligibility for the Canadian Practical Nurse registration exam, according to the college’s health page.
- The college also lists a 25-week Personal Support Worker program, which is a care-aide credential rather than nursing.
Becoming licensed after graduating
The College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CNNN, cannn.ca) says it regulates licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and nurse practitioners in both territories, and that it became a single-mandate regulator on April 1, 2026. Dalhousie’s page says Arctic Nursing graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN. Confirm current registration steps with CNNN.
How to apply
Dalhousie’s page says applications for Arctic Nursing are submitted directly to Nunavut Arctic College. It lists conditions such as a minimum age of 18, one year of Nunavut residency, reference letters, a letter of interest and background checks, and says priority goes to beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and graduates of Nunavut secondary schools. Grade and subject minimums are on that page and may change.
How Fiabita’s Study Lab can help students here
Study Lab is independent and not affiliated with Nunavut Arctic College or Dalhousie University. With online coursework in the Arctic Nursing program, you can upload your own notes and slides and build quizzes and flashcards to study on your own schedule. AI-generated content can contain errors, so check it against your course material.
Sources
- ↗ Nunavut Arctic College: Health programs
- ↗ Dalhousie: Arctic Nursing (BScN)
- ↗ CNNN: College of Nurses of the NWT and Nunavut
Last checked October 2026. Programs, requirements and deadlines change: always confirm on the official pages below.