Registered Nurses (RNs) are leaders in the health care field, with their practice guided by a Code of Ethics and professional practice standards. From research to education to policy to clinical care, RNs lead the way in patient advocacy with a focus on public safety.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
The Nursing Profession
From research to education to policy to clinical care, registered nurses work in a wide range of practice settings. Being a Registered Nurse is a commitment to an ethically-driven, caring professional. Learn more about the nursing profession.
The NIC Advantage
- NIC's BSN degree meets the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing's national standards of excellence

- Participate in practicums in Indigenous communities on BC's central coast and overseas.
- NIC’s BSN program is a recognized leader in responding to the challenges Indigenous people in remote communities face in accessing adequate, culturally effective health care services
- Gain practice experiences in a variety of health agencies in the North Island region
Student Nursing Projects
Read about leadership projects of NIC's third and fourth year nursing students.

I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do and I didn't think it would be challenging enough. I thought it was taking doctors' orders, not advocating for patients. Meanwhile, here I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing alumna