The Durham College/UOIT Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program received outstanding results from the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE), with 98 per cent of (BScN) graduates passing the exam. In addition, 100 per cent of graduates who completed the Durham College/UOIT Registered Practical Nursing bridging program and then the BScN program passed the CRNE. Finally, 92 per cent of graduates who completed the BScN after taking the Durham College/UOIT/Georgian College bridging pathway also passed.

“On behalf of Durham College, I extend my sincere congratulations to our collaborative nursing students on these outstanding results,” said Susan Sproul, dean, School of Health & Community Services. “The results are a true reflection of our students’ dedication to their studies as well as the college and university’s commitment to providing exceptional nursing education to students, ensuring they are able to meet today’s nursing needs.” 

In order to become a registered nurse in Canada, graduates of all BScN programs must pass this national exam. Not only are the recent results the highest yet in the history of the college and university’s collaborative nursing program, they are also some of the best in Ontario and across Canada.

“Success on the national registration exam is an important indicator of the high quality of our nursing programs,” said Dr. Sue Coffey, director, Durham College/UOIT and Durham College/UOIT/Georgian College collaborative nursing programs. “Even more importantly, it reflects the commitment of our students and faculty to ensuring our graduates are the very best nurses they can be. These results, along with consistently very positive feedback from graduates and employers about the degree to which the Durham College/UOIT and Durham College/UOIT/ Georgian College nursing programs prepare students for transition into nursing practice, underscore the success of these programs.”