India-Canada Nursing Program Bridges Shortage

A new dual degree nursing program between India's Manipal College and Canada's University

of New Brunswick is tackling the nursing shortage of North.

It's the first graduating class of 25 students set for this fall, earning degrees from both

schools after hands-on training in New Brunswick.

These students just wrapped a Red Coast ceremony in Frederickton and kicked off six-week

practicums there.

The program's built to match Canadian standards line by line, so grads can take the licensing

exam right after and jump into jobs without delays.

Locals are rolling out the welcome mat, with folks like taxi drivers telling the students

how badly nurses are needed.

The students feel right at home, calling it their biggest shot at a fresh start amid India's

crowded classrooms and limited training.

Even with Canada's immigration targets dropping to 380,000 permanent residents by 2026,

program leaders are linking.

Up with officials to clear paths for at least 19 grads to return and work.

Horizon Health Networks ready with job offers post-exam and these nurses are eager to pack

up and head back as soon as they can, boosting care where.

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