The course is structured to prepare students to function competently as registered nurses in various healthcare settings. The graduate will assess, manage and prevent problems related to health and illness in individuals and their families.

The course is designed to develop nurses who are committed to excellence in the care they provide, and to their continuing professional development. Graduates will be equipped to:
apply the knowledge gained in nursing,biological and behavioural sciences to nursing practice;
provide safe and competent care in various healthcare settings;
use a problem-solving approach to provide holistic and individualized nursing care;
use communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships; and
pursue ongoing educational and professional development.