Support for Program

There appears to be strong interest for Lakehead University and Confederation College to resume a community-based nursing program in Fort Frances.

About a dozen potential students attending a meeting yesterday to learn more about the program that allows them to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from L-U through the local college campus.

LU's Director of Nursing Karen Poole says the program is still undergoing a review because they can proceed with registration.

"It will be evaluated this fall," says Poole, "and we hope the result will come as early in the winter as possible. We'll then have some decision making to consider as far as the costs and feasibility of another intake. The earlier possible delivery is September 2010."

Poole says students interested should still prepare by ensuring they meet entrance criteria and have the financial resources to enroll.