WINDSOR, Ont. — The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), which serves as the national accrediting body for nursing education in Canada, has granted the University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing the maximum seven-year accreditation for its new collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), honours, and registered practical nurse pathway to BScN programs introduced in 2019.
This maximum seven-year accreditation represents the highest possible term awarded to programs that surpass expectations.
It acknowledges exceptional faculty, a comprehensive curriculum, outstanding student support, and a steadfast commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
This recognition underscores the faculty’s dedication to promoting high standards in nursing education, research, and the overall student experience, according to Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine, dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
The University of Windsor BScN program offers a personalized and supportive pathway designed to cultivate skilled and compassionate health-care professionals.
As part of the rigorous seven-year accreditation process, the Faculty of Nursing conducted an extensive self-study and facilitated a comprehensive on-site review by the CASN Accreditation Bureau.
“This remarkable achievement is a direct result of the dedication, innovation, and excellence exhibited by our students, faculty, staff, collaborative college partners at St. Clair College and Lambton College, as well as our clinical agencies and community partners,” said Dr. Sheppard-LeMoine.
“Together, we have established a learning, practice, and research environment that serves as a national model. There is much for us to be proud of.”
Recently, the University of Windsor was ranked among the top 20 nursing programs in Canada by Maclean’s in its reputational and research survey, further distinguishing itself as a leader in preparing the next generation of nurses to meet the evolving needs of health-care systems across Canada and beyond.
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