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Programs of Study
134.1
BScN—Collaborative Program
134 Programs of Study
134.1 BScN—Collaborative Program
134.1.1 General Information
The University of Alberta offers a Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program; the full four years of which can be taken at the following institutions:
• University of Alberta
• Grande Prairie Regional College
• Keyano College
• Red Deer College
This program is designed for students who are entering directly from a completed secondary program or who have completed some postsecondary courses. Concepts from nursing, physical sciences, medical sciences, social sciences and humanities are introduced and integrated throughout the curriculum. Nursing practice occurs in various settings. Fifteen credits of electives are included, in addition to Writing Studies or English.
As of September 2014, a revised course sequence will be offered at the University of Alberta. The previous course sequence may continue to be followed by Collaborative Program partner sites.
The curriculum is designed to be taken over four years. Application for an extension to the program must be submitted to the Student Advisor. With approval, students have up to six years from the time of admission to complete requirements for this program. | |
Placements can be made anywhere in the Greater Edmonton area (e.g., Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Morinville, St Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain) 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, blood pressure cuff, and a penlight at the time of admission. A lab coat and a uniform will be required later in the program. | |
Clinical practice may include shift and weekend rotations. | |
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. |
134.1.2 Course Sequence
As of September 2014 at University of Alberta [see §133.2(11)]:
Sequence A
Year 1
Fall Term
NURS 140 (
3)
NURS 150 (3)
MMI 133 (3)
WRS (3) or ENGL (3) (see Note 1)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Winter Term
INT D 410 (3) (10 weeks)
NURS 113 (3)
NURS 103 (6)
NURS 105 (4)
Spring/Summer
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 2
Fall Term
NURS 201 (3)
NURS 202 (6)
NURS 215 (3)
NURS 301 (3)
Winter Term
NURS 309 (6)
NURS 310 (6)
NURS 341 (3) (see Note 3)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 3
Fall Term
NURS 307 (6)
NURS 308 (6)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Winter Term
NURS 405 (6)
NURS 406 (6)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 4
Fall Term
NURS 407 (6)
NURS 408 (6)
NURS 409 (3)
Winter Term
NURS 494 (3) (4 weeks) (see Note 4)
NURS 495 (9) (10 weeks)
Sequence B
Year 1
Fall Term
NURS 140 (3)
NURS 150 (3)
MMI 133 (3)
WRS (3) or ENGL (3) (see Note 1)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Winter Term
INT D 410 (3) (10 weeks)
NURS 113 (3)
NURS 103 (6)
NURS 105 (4)
Spring/Summer
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 2
Fall Term
NURS 201 (3)
NURS 202 (6)
NURS 215 (3)
NURS 301 (3)
Winter Term
NURS 307 (6)
NURS 308 (6)
NURS 341 (3) (see Note 3)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 3
Fall Term
NURS 309 (6)
NURS 310 (6)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Winter Term
NURS 407 (6)
NURS 408 (6)
Elective (3) (See Note 2)
Year 4
Fall Term
NURS 405 (6)
NURS 406 (6)
NURS 409 (3)
Winter Term
NURS 494 (3) (4 weeks) (see Note 4)
NURS 495 (9) (10 weeks)
The following course sequence may be offered at Collaborative Partner sites:
Year 1
Fall Term
NURS 140 (3)
NURS 150 (3)
NURS 190 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 194 (5) (6 weeks)
Winter Term
INT D 410 (3) (10 weeks)
MMI 133 (3)
NURS 151 (3)
NURS 191 (4) (7 weeks)
NURS 195 (4) (7 weeks)
Spring/Summer
ENGL (3) (see Note 1)
One of PSYCO 106 (3) or SOC 100 (3)
Year 2
Fall Term
NURS 215 (3) (6 weeks)
NURS 290 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 291 (7) (7 weeks) or NURS 295 (7) (7 weeks)
Winter Term
NURS 294 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 291 (7) (7 weeks) or NURS 295 (7) (7 weeks)
NURS 301 (3) (6 weeks)
Spring/Summer
One of PSYCO 106 (3) or SOC 100 (3)
Elective (3)
Year 3
Fall Term
NURS 341 (3) (6 weeks) (see Note 3)
NURS 390 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 391 (7) (7 weeks) or NURS 395 (7) (7 weeks)
PHIL 388 (1.5) or PHIL 379 (1.5)
POL S 321 (1.5)
Winter Term
NURS 394 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 395 (7) (7 weeks) or NURS 391 (7) (7 weeks)
PHIL 398 (1.5) or PHIL 389 (1.5)
POL S 322 (1.5)
Spring/Summer
Elective (3)
Year 4
Fall Term
NURS 490 (5) (6 weeks)
NURS 491 (7) (7 weeks)
Winter Term
NURS 494 (3) (4 weeks) (see Note 4)
NURS 495 (9) (10 weeks)
Notes | |
Any junior- or senior-level English or Writing Studies course. Students should consult Department of English guidelines regarding prerequisites for senior-level courses. | |
Electives are to be selected from disciplines of the student’s choice, including courses from the biological, physical, behavioural or social sciences, and the humanities. At least one course must be chosen from the behavioral or social sciences. | |
An equivalent STAT ( | |
To proceed with NURS 494 students must have passed all courses of the Collaborative Program except the corequisite NURS 495. | |
