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.

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.

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.

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

Clinical practice may include shift and weekend rotations.

Courses may be configured differently depending on clinical placement availability.

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

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

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