Brock University Bumps up Nursing Intake as ONA Warns of Critical Shortage

Brock University bumps up nursing intake as ONA warns of critical shortage

Ontario Nurses' Association president Erin Ariss says the latest program expansions at the St. Catharines university and across Ontario are “nowhere near" enough to alleviate a severe nursing shortage.

Ontario investing $2.4 million to expand Brock University’s nursing program

The province of Ontario is investing an additional $2.4 million in Brock University’s nursing program, to expand the program to train up to an additional 60 nurses by 2029.  With communities across Ontario facing nursing shortages, the Ontario government is stepping up to try to ensure that more nurses are trained to fill the gaps in the system across the province.  The funding is intended to help train more nurse practitioners, registered nurse…

Brock University - Brock to expand Nursing program with $2.4M provincial funding boost

More Brock University students will soon learn the vital skills needed to provide critical care for residents in Niagara and across Ontario.The Ontario government is investing $2.4 million to expa. . .

Brock U. To Expand Nursing Program With $2.4M Provincial Funding Boost

News from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario Posted September 11th, 2025 on Niagara At Large Niagara, Ontario – More Brock University students will soon learn the vital skills needed to provide critical care for residents in Niagara and across Ontario. The Ontario government is investing $2.4 million to expand enrolment in Brock University’s Nursing programs, training up to 60 additional nurses by 2029. The funding will help build the p…