“Be a Nursing Student” event showcases “student life”

Over two days, ten Yellowknife high school students attended a variety of classes, labs, and health care simulations during Aurora College’s first “Be a Nursing Student” event November 20-21. They spent time alongside current College nursing students, met with an Academic Advisor, and spoke with representatives of Practice North to learn more about careers in nursing in the North. More than 30 high school students applied for the ten available spots. The successful event was organized in part by fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students Vanessa Fortin and Mariam Osman as part of their Nursing Practice Leadership course.

Aurora College offers a four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, in partnership with University of Victoria, a two-year Practical Nurse Diploma, and a Personal Support Worker Certificate through the School of Health and Human Services. Graduates of all programs are sought after by Northern health care facilities.

Check our website for more information about Aurora College’s programs in the Health and Social Services field. Applications are now open online for 2026-2027.