Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science Nursing Transition Program FAQs
- How will the program be delivered?
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The program is designed for the working learner in mind with primarily online delivery for flexible learning location. LPN’s who enter this part-time program have the ability to continue to work while completing the program in a part-time, flexible learning environment. The program consists of four courses that will be in online or blended formats, with most of the courses offered online and one course, NURS 305 offered with some face-to-face components. It is the delivery of the lab associated with NURS 305 that will be scheduled in a condensed, face to face format to allow maximum scheduling flexibility for working LPN students. Following completion of the transition program, there will be 2 years in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program that will be delivered in-person.
- Can students start in Open Studies and transfer into the program?
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At this time, no, as we will only admit students in the Spring term.
- Can students transfer into the transition program from other transition programs such as Athabasca?
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Students admitted to the transition program can apply for recognition of prior learning. Credit can be awarded for, at most, 2 courses. No additional credit towards the Bachelor of Science Nursing program will be awarded.
- What other intakes will there be?
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At this time, we will only be offering intake for the Spring term.
- What is the transcript deadline?
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January 10th of the year of admission. Students who submit their documents after the deadline will be considered for the waitlist.
- Can students apply for recognition of prior learning?
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Students admitted to the transition program can apply for recognition of prior learning. Credit can be awarded for, at most, 2 courses. No additional credit towards the Bachelor of Science Nursing program will be awarded.
- What will the GPA calculation be based on?
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18 most recently completed post-secondary credits.
- Are students guaranteed a seat in the 3rd year of the BSCN program?
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Yes, students who successfully complete all the courses in the transition program will be guaranteed a seat in the 3rd year of the BSCN program.
- Do students need to meet the same minimum grades in their courses as the BSCN students (C-)?
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No. Students will need to pass all classes and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- When is proof of the 4000 hours due?
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Prior to admission into the program. Applicants who do not yet meet this requirement will not be considered.
- What if the hours are split between employers?
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Applicants can provide a letter from each employer showing a cumulative 4000 hours.
- Do I need to complete the transition program before taking the BScN program?
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No, you may apply to take the full four-year program. The transition program is an accelerated pathway designed for a current Licensed Practical Nurse wishing to become a Registered Nurse.
- I do not meet the requirement of 4,000 in the last four years but have more than 4,000 hours in the past XX (greater than 4) years. Will this be considered as meeting the requirement?
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No. You must have completed 4,000 hours in the last four years.
- I completed my PN program in another province but have only worked in Alberta and meet all other requirements. Will this be considered as meeting the educational requirement?
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No. You must have completed your accredited PN program in Alberta.
- I completed my PN program in Alberta but some or all of my working hours were in another province. Will this be considered as meeting the requirements?
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Yes, as long as you are licensed to work in Alberta and meet all other requirements.