Nursing: Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing - After Degree

Academic Requirements:  During orientation to the program, students receive a handbook outlining all the program policies. It is very important for students to review and understand these requirements.

A student who falls within the ranges below will be in good standing, on academic probation, or required to withdraw, respectively:

All Nursing Courses*     

Minimum Nursing Course Grade: C- 

Minimum Cumulative and Term GPA: 2.50                            

Applicants to the BN After Degree must present the following:

• An approved undergraduate degree (a minimum of 30 or more courses (90.0 credit hours) from a recognized degree-granting institution)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology, 0 credit hours (two term courses)
• Statistics, 0 credit hours (one term course)
• Fine Arts or Humanities courses, 0 credit hours (one term course)
• Social science courses, 0 credit hours (two term courses)
• Proof of Spoken English Language Proficiency and English Language Proficiency
• Completion and submission of valid CASPer test results

Keep in mind that Human Anatomy and Physiology and Statistics must be completed with 10 years preceding the term of admission. (Waivers will not be permitted if the ten year limit has passed or if courses taken are less than the required credit weight; these courses will need to be retaken.)

Admission to this program is competitive.

Note: Mid-point grades must be submitted for courses currently in progress.

Academic Disqualification: A student is required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree program if any of the following occurs:

• the cumulative GPA falls below the required levels for two or more consecutive terms at the end of the Winter (January) term;
• the student fails any internship or nursing practice course; or
• the student fails to meet the Standards of Professional Conduct (see below).

A student dismissed for academic reasons may apply for readmission by the appropriate deadline after a lapse of one full year. Readmission is not guaranteed. Students dismissed for a second time will not be re-admitted to the program. Students are advised to contact an academic advisor as early as possible to discuss the possibility of readmission.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Pre-Placement Requirements: 

This program has a required Work-Integrated Learning Pre-Placement Requirements (WIL) component. The Polytechnic dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the WIL.

Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the WIL setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/ or legislated by government bodies. These may include health (e.g., immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g., police information check, IT access, etc.), and OH&S requirements (e.g., CPR certification, Fire Safety, WHMIS, Mask Fit-testing, etc.).

Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage - WIL placement agencies and employers usually require WCB coverage on behalf of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB coverage. In certain instances for students outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not be provided (e.g., non-Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance learning with a WIL placement outside of Alberta). These students are advised to contact the program prior to application.

Students with disabilities who may require accommodations must schedule an appointment with Accessibility Services at Lethbridge Polytechnic preferably upon acceptance to the program and no later than the Add/Drop deadline to identify potential impacts of their disabilities in the WIL setting. As part of this process, it may be necessary to collaborate with WIL supervisors to determine appropriate accommodations that do not compromise the health and safety of clients, essential placement requirements, or mandatory licensing processes. Failure to consult with Accessibility Services in a timely fashion may compromise the student's WIL placement and opportunities for success in the WIL setting.

In order to participate in a WIL, a student may be required to complete a Police Information Check or other type of Security Clearance to the satisfaction of Lethbridge Polytechnic and the WIL organization. Completion of a WIL does not guarantee employment with a WIL organization. Many disciplines are provincially or otherwise regulated (e.g., health professions under Alberta's Health Professions Act); such regulation is beyond Lethbridge College's control. Completion of a WIL and graduation from a certain program do not guarantee one's licensure or admission into a regulatory body. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with a representative of the relevant regulatory body if they have concerns.

WIL sites may include Lethbridge, surrounding rural communities, and may extend beyond these boundaries depending on WIL site availability and approvals. WIL’s may include day, evening, and/or weekend schedules. Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs.

Your Investment: Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs.

• Terms III - VI BN-AD fees are determined by the University of Lethbridge. Please contact the U of L at 403.329.2649 for more information.