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Explore Nursing and Personal Support Worker Programs

Humber provides multiple entry points into rewarding careers in nursing and personal support work. From fcertificate education to diploma and degree pathways, each option offers hands-on learning, real-world experience, and strong preparation for today’s healthcare environment. Explore the programs below to see which route best supports your next step.

School of Nursing Programs

Do you have a passion to care for others? Work well in a collaborative environment? Adaptable? Interested in therapeutic interactions? If yes, consider these options below.

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Personal Support Worker

Lakeshore and North Campus

Graduates enter an in-demand role supporting healthcare teams in long-term care, hospitals, home care, and community settings. PSWs promote client independence and well-being through personal care, mobility support, and emotional assistance.
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Practical Nursing

North Campus

Graduates are prepared for a rewarding, in-demand career as RPNs. They work directly with patients in acute care, long-term care, maternal child, mental health, and community settings as key members of the healthcare team.
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Campus

Graduates are ready for an in-demand RN career, providing safe, evidence-informed care across all healthcare sectors. They are prepared to lead, advocate, and support clients and communities locally and globally.

Learn On-site at Humber Heights Independent Living Facility

Train directly within Schlegel Villages, where classroom learning and real-life experience come together. Students gain practical skills, confidence, and a strong foundation in person-centred care.

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Personal Support Worker

Humber Heights Location

At Schlegel Villages, students learn through hands-on experience with residents and professionals, building strong person-centred care skills. Graduates enter an in-demand PSW role supporting clients with daily care and overall well-being.
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Practical Nursing

Humber Heights Location

The Living Classroom immerses students in real-world practice within Schlegel Villages. Working with residents and professionals builds confidence and clinical skills, preparing graduates for in-demand RPN roles across diverse care settings.

Three Streams to Your Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree

Humber offers multiple ways to achieve a Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree. Whether you are starting from the beginning, already have a 3- or-4 year degree, or you have completed the Practical Nursing diploma within the last 5 years.

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Bachelor of Science - Nursing
4 Years

During your four years you will receive knowledge and demonstration that will guide you to success. After graduation you will be eligible to write the College of Nurses registration exam, NCLEX.
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Second Entry Preparatory Semester

Already have a degree? Your completed 3-or-4 year university degree may grant you the advancement to this preparatory semester. A successful prep semester admits you to the BScN - Second Entry Program.
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing, RPN to BSCN Bridging
2 Semesters + Year 3 & 4

Already complete a 2-year Practical Nursing diploma program? Use this bridging program to obtain your BScN degree.

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