Bachelor of Nursing (BN) University of Calgary Campus
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Simple Requirements
Students are required to register according to the following schedule. Terms 1 and 2 (see Nursing Program of Study below) are for students admitted to the Direct Entry Route (from High School). Students admitted to the Transfer and Degree-Holder Routes are exempt from completing these Terms; therefore, they commence the program in Term 3.
It is important to note that students will not be permitted to switch routes mid-program.
Nursing Program Routes
Direct Entry Students | Transfer Students - September Entry | Transfer Students - January Entry | Degree-Holders - January Entry | |
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Fall | Term 3 | Term 5 | Term 5 | Term 5 |
Winter | Term 4 | Term 6 | Term 6 | Term 6 |
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Fall | Term 5 | Term 8 | Term 7 | Term 8 |
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Students in all three routes of the BN Program are required to complete the following program of study.
Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | Term 7 | Term 8 | |
The Discipline and Profession of Nursing | NURS 285 | NURS 385 | NURS 485 | NURS 495 | NURS 585 |
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The Science of Health | NURS 287 | NURS 387 | NURS 487 | NURS 497 | NURS SR. OPTION |
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Supporting Health | NURS 288 | NURS 388 | NURS 488 | NURS 498 | NURS SR. OPTION |
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Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices | NURS 289 | NURS 389 | NURS 489 | NURS 499 | NURS 589 | NURS 599 |
Students admitted to the four-year program route must successfully complete all ten Term 1 and Term 2 courses as outlined under “Course Requirements” prior to commencement of Year 2 (Term 3), unless approved by the Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs (or delegate).
Terms 1 and 2 consist of the following required courses:
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Academic Progression Requirements
Promotion from year to year is by recommendation of the Faculty of Nursing. For the purposes of promotion, Terms 1 and 2 are taken in Year 1; Terms 3 and 4 in Year 2; Terms 5 and 6 in Year 3, and Terms 7 and 8 in Year 4.
The minimum requirement is a grade point average of 2.00 in each of the first two years and 2.50 in each of the last two years. Refer to 3.4 Student Standing: Students Previously in Satisfactory Standing.
Duration of Degree Program
Except with special permission of the Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs (or delegate), the BN degree must be completed within seven calendar years from the date of initial registration in the program.
Nurse Registration Examinations
In order to be considered eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), BN students are required to complete the fourth year program requirements with a minimum 2.50 grade point average.
Faculty of Nursing Regualtions
For other regulations related to the Faculty of Nursing, see: 3. Faculty of Nursing Regulations.