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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Transition Program

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Credential
Non-Credential
Duration

1 Year or less

Spring Term Admission Only

The Program

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Transition Program is an accelerated pathway designed for a current Licensed Practical Nurse wishing to become a Registered Nurse. Completion of the program will prepare the LPN to meet the admission requirements to enter Year 3 of the 4 year BScN program after which the student will eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) required to practice as a Registered Nurse in Alberta.

Program Content

INDS 205 Indigenous Peoples in Canada (3 credit) - Term 1

NURS 304 Statistics and Knowledge Management (3 credit) - Term 2

NURS 301 Evidence Informed Nursing Practice (3 credit) - Term 3

NURS 305 Nursing Transition (3 credit) - Term 3

Program Outcomes

  • Recognize the Registered Nurse's role in the continued practice of safe, ethical, competent and compassionate care.
  • Analyze health research and information and its use in evidence-based practice.
  • Apply skills and knowledge within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
  • Describe Indigenous perspectives and the historical and present-day impacts colonialism has on the health of Indigenous people.
  • Employ effective professional communication skills appropriate for situation and context.
  • Recognize personal and professional development needs and engage in continuous learning to enhance competence.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills within the role of a Registered Nurse.
University Transfer Program

Transfer into the Year 3 of the University Transfer (UT): Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program which is a collaborative program with the University of Alberta delivered at Red Deer Polytechnic. 

    Admission Requirements

    Successful completion of an accredited Practical Nurse program in Alberta.

    Applicants will be offered admission on a competitive basis, based on GPA Ranking and Casper score.

    Acquired an active practice license in Alberta with 4,000 hours of practice within the last 4 years as confirmed by employer letter.

    Additional Requirements

    Successful completion of the Casper test (situational judgment test)

    Technology Requirements

    Applicants are required to have either a MAC or a PC laptop that meet the following specifications and requirements:

    Apple Laptop

    • Minimum requirement
    • MacBook Air with 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor, 128 Gb storage solid state, 4 Gb memory
    • Web camera (built in or as peripheral)
    • Microphone

    Windows Laptop

    • Minimum requirement
    • Laptop with 2.6 GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor, 128 Gb storage, 4 Gb memory and Windows 10 operating system
    • Web camera (built in or as peripheral)
    • Microphone

    Software

    • Latest version of Adobe Flash
    • Google Chrome browser
    • Microsoft Word*
    • Other
      • USB memory stick (Flash drive)

    * Microsoft Word is used for several purposes. Students can either purchase and install the Microsoft Word application, or access Office 365 which is provided as part of the RDC student account.

    Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

    Graduation Requirements

    Successful completion of all courses within the LPN to BScN Transition Program and have above a 2.0 GPA.

    Related Careers

    LPN, RN

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