Centre for Nursing Studies

The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) was established in 1996 and is operated by Eastern Health. It is located at Southcott Hall, 100 Forest Road, in the east end of St. John’s. CNS offers a variety of high quality nursing education programs to prepare its graduates to provide excellent patient care across a broad range of health care and social settings. CNS forms highly competent practitioners leaders through a commitment of excellence in teaching, practice, research and other forms of scholarship. Programs are offered both on-site and by distance delivery. CNS is the largest nursing school in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Centre of Nursing Studies offers a continuum of educational opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing and for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who wish to advance their nursing career. The institution welcomes approximately 750 students across all programs.