Bachelor of Nursing

Learn about health, wellness, collaborative health care and how to effectively engage with communities. Prepare for professional practice in a variety of health-care settings and capitalize on the demand for nursing graduates in Alberta, Canada and around the world. Graduates are prepared to write the required National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and become registered nurses. The Bachelor of Nursing degree is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, the body that establishes and promotes national standards of excellence for nursing education in Canada. Nursing education prepares students to meet the entry-level competencies necessary to be knowledgeable, skilled and competent to practise nursing safely and ethically.

Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet both the competitive admission average for the specific program and present specific required courses with the minimum required grades. In addition to meeting general admission requirements, admission to the Bachelor of Nursing requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents). Applicants in all admission categories must present: English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 60% Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - minimum grade 60% Biology 30 - minimum grade 60% Chemistry 30 - minimum grade 60% Competitive admission average Admission to Mount Royal is competitive, meaning students with higher grades will be considered first. High School Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Mature Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Post-secondary Applicant: competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated on the four most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credits) Final admission average High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 70%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Mature Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 70%, calculated on the four required Grade 12 courses. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Post-secondary applicant: must present a minimum admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits)