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134.3 BScN—After Degree Program

134.3.1 General Information

    This two-year program is designed for those with a university degree and is available in both Edmonton and in Camrose. Methods of instruction are varied and include the use of Context-Based Learning (CBL).

(1)

The curriculum is designed to be taken over two calendar years. Application for an extension to the program must be submitted to the Student Advisor. With approval, students have three years to complete the requirements for this program.

(2)

Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registrations. Particular care should be exercised regarding prerequisite courses. Students are responsible for adjustments in registration made necessary by reexamination results.

(3)

Edmonton site students may be assigned to clinical placements anywhere in the Greater Edmonton area or as far away as 150 kilometers. Camrose site students may be assigned to clinical placements in Camrose or as far away as 150 kilometers. Students are responsible for their transportation to practice placements and for the costs of travel and accommodations.

(4)

Students must purchase a stethoscope, penlight and a lab coat. A uniform will be required later in the program.

(5)

Clinical practice may include shift and weekend rotations.

134.3.2 Course Sequence

    Course sequence for students admitted in Fall Term and those at the Camrose site:

Year 1 (see Note 1)

Fall Term

NURS 113 (*3)

NURS 301 (*3) (see Note 2)

NURS 303 (*6)

NURS 304 (*1)

NURS 305 (*4)

Winter Term

NURS 215 (*3)

NURS 307 (*6)

NURS 308 (*6)

Spring/Summer

NURS 309 (*6)

NURS 310 (*6)

Year 2 (see Notes 1 and 3)

Fall Term

NURS 407 (*6)

NURS 408 (*6)

NURS 409 (*3)

Winter Term

INT D 410 (*3) (10 weeks)

NURS 405 (*6)

NURS 406 (*6)

Spring/Summer

NURS 494 (*3) (see Note 4)

NURS 495 (*9)

    Course sequence for students admitted in Winter Term:

Year 1 (see Note 1)

NURS 113 (*3)

NURS 301 (*3) (see Note 2)

NURS 303 (*6)

NURS 304 (*1)

NURS 305 (*4)

Spring/Summer

NURS 215 (*3)

NURS 307 (*6)

NURS 308 (*6)

Fall Term

NURS 309 (*6)

NURS 310 (*6)

Year 2 (see Notes 1 and 3)

Winter Term

INT D 410 (*3) (10 weeks)

NURS 407 (*6)

NURS 408 (*6)

Spring/Summer

NURS 405 (*6)

NURS 406 (*6)

NURS 409 (*3)

Fall Term

NURS 494 (*3) (see Note 4)

NURS 495 (*9)

Notes

(1)

Courses may be configured differently depending on clinical placement availability.

(2)

Students may take NURS 301 during any term of Year 1. NURS 301 must be completed prior to commencing Year 2.

(3)

To proceed to Year 2, all courses listed in Fall and Winter Terms of Year 1 of the After Degree program must have been successfully completed.

(4)

To proceed with NURS 494 students must have passed all courses of the After Degree program except the corequisite NURS 495.

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