Carleton University is proposing an Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program. The nursing program will be housed in a new School of Nursing and builds on Carleton’s strong pedagogical background in health, data, and social sciences. Our overall concept for the nursing program is based on the relationship between the nurse, the patient, and the community for which they are a part. We will leverage extended reality (XR; includes virtual reality [VR]), simulation-based, and work-integrated training to foster a strong theoretical basis which will build up to a high level of bedside competence, critical thinking, and innovativeness through clinical practicums. Thereby, fostering nurses who will be leaders in nursing practice amid the constantly changing health care landscape. The patient is an expert in their experience of their illness, a teacher, and a partner in the healthcare team. Nurses will be trained to welcome, respect, and integrate the patient’s beliefs, views and lived experiences when aiding in the patient’s healing. Finally, health is interprofessional and nested inside of a diverse local and global community. This program is based on a purposeful partnership with our community partner, the Queensway Carleton Hospital, and nurses will be trained by working alongside other professional healthcare partners and the community to promote equitable and sustainable health outcomes for all.