A group of 25 dual-degree nursing students from India is nearing graduation from a program established by the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. After completing their studies, the students are currently in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for a six-week clinical placement at local healthcare facilities, including Shannex nursing home and Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Following this placement, they will return to India for internships and take the national council licensure examination to become registered nurses. Many students, including Della Raju and Cerene Mathew, express a strong desire to return to New Brunswick for job opportunities, as the province has been grappling with a nursing shortage. Lorna Butler, dean of the nursing faculty at UNB, anticipates that all graduates seeking employment will find positions, based on collaboration with local healthcare providers. The program not only fills gaps in nursing education but also ensures that students are adequately prepared for the Canadian healthcare system, addressing previous concerns about the recognition of foreign nursing qualifications. Students have noted differences in nurse-to-patient ratios and technology use between India and Canada, further motivating them to secure positions in New Brunswick after graduation.