In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Nursing requires that an applicant must:
a) Be a Registered Nurse holding a baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing;
b) Be eligible for active nursing registration in Alberta (registrants in the program must provide proof of active CARNA registration or equivalent each year).
c) Hold CPR Certification at the Basic Rescuer or Basic Cardiac Life Support or “C” level.
d) Have completed one undergraduate course (3 units) in statistics with a grade of "C" or better.
e)Have three years’ (full-time or equivalent) clinical experience and must provide documentation from their employer confirming they have met the three years’ experience (4,500 hours).
f) Submit two references, one from someone capable of assessing the applicant’s academic and research ability, normally an academic, and one from someone who can attest to the applicant’s nursing practice and expertise.
g) Submit a security/police clearance letter (Alberta Health Services require security clearance checks for nursing graduate students who will be doing a practicum or research in the region).
h) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, submit a minimum TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based test); IELTS score of 7.0; PTE score of 68; or a CAEL overall score of 70 (no less than 70 on reading and writing sections). This requirement can also be met by completing the with a minimum grade of "A-" in writing courses.
i) Have an interview(s) with a faculty member, if requested by the Faculty.
Any graduate student requesting transfer to the integrated MN/NP program must consult with their current supervisor prior to application.
Immunizations
The practicum providers and public health authorities have determined that in order to participate in practicum it is mandatory for students to be immunized against/tested for a variety of communicable diseases. They also must be fit tested for a N95 mask. Fit testing is only valid for two years; therefore students must present proof of fit testing at the time of expiration. Further information is available on the Faculty of Nursing website. Please note requirements may change during the program as determined by Alberta Health Services (AHS) guidelines. Current employment with AHS does not exempt students from complying with these requirements. Students who are not compliant with fulfilling the immunization requirements will not be allowed to undertake a clinical placement with AHS.
Program Descriptions