Over the past 30 years, Aurora College has been instrumental in helping the northern territories meet the demand for qualified, dedicated registered nurses, with more than 400 graduates. The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), delivered in partnership with the University of Victoria, pairs learning the credentials and skills required to succeed with a unique Northern and Indigenous focus that prepares graduates for the challenges of working in remote and rural health care settings.
Offered at Yellowknife North Slave Campus, the BSN combines rigorous classroom learning, hand-on lab experiences, highly realistic simulations, research opportunities, and extensive practicum options to ensure graduates are adept in a number of practice areas, including medical-surgical, pediatric, obstetrics, mental health, and community-based nursing. Placement opportunities with the Arctic with the Arctic University of Norway allow students to experience international training in the circumpolar north, expanding their perspectives in nursing.
For current Licenced Practical Nurses (LPN), Aurora College offers a six-week online LPN Bridge-in to BSN program. Upon successful completion, participants can enter Year 2 of the BSN program at Aurora College.
Additionally, the College offers a two-year Practical Nurse Diploma, which prepares graduates to write the licensing exams to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. In 2026-2027, the first year will be offered part-time online; in 2027-2028, students can attend full-time in-person at Yellowknife North Slave Campus.
Aurora College’s nursing graduates have a high employment rate, and are in demand across the NWT and beyond. Applications are open online for 2026-2027, and seat fill quickly. Find more information or apply at www.auroracollege.nt.ca