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

NEXT ADMISSION TERM FOR NEW APPLICANTS WILL BE SPRING 2025

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. 

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