Graduates are prepared to be caring holistic professionals who base their nursing practice on theoretical knowledge, evidence, and standards for nursing practice. Emphasis on cultural, social, and health issues —particularly related to rural, elderly, and aboriginal populations — are key components of the programs. The programs provide the essential background to write the Canadian licensure exam to become a registered nurse (RN). Sample Classes: Nursing 1163/Nursing 1220 - Nursing Practice I; Nursing 2250/Nursing 2020 - Health, Illness and Healing I; Nursing 2290/Nursing 2260 - Applied Therapeutics; Nursing 4530 - Nursing Practice - Medical Surgical Nursing.

Applicants presenting Alberta high school credentials, high school credentials from other Canadian provinces, and secondary school credentials from other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route if they have not completed any university-level (transferable) courses. Applicants who present six or more transferable courses will be considered for admission under the Post-secondary Transfer Student route. To be considered for transfer credit, students must submit a course outline (syllabus) for each course completed in the previous university or college. Transfer applicants presenting three- and four-year university degrees from recognized universities may be considered for admission to a second Bachelor degree program. For All Applicants, if English is not your first spoken language, you must also satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement .