On the page On this page Overview Admissions Costs Handbooks & Health Safety Courses Careers Related Programs Contact On this page Overview Admissions Costs Handbooks & Health Safety Courses Careers Related Programs Contact School of Health Prescribe to a Profession in Nursing Take care of your future in health care and pursue a profession in nursing. Learn the skills to coordinate patient care, operate medical equipment, administer medicine, check vital signs and assess the ongoing needs of individuals and their families.We offer the University of Alberta Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing program, where you can obtain a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN) from a top university by completing all courses at NWP.This program develops the art and science of nursing through various methods and approaches. You will gain practical experience in nursing laboratories, acute care, and through community agencies in the region. Apply Get the Green Light for Admission If you are under 21 years of age, to be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including English language proficiency and the following courses or equivalents: High School Diploma or equivalent and an overall average of 65 percent with no mark lower than 60 percent in any of the following: English 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 or Science 30 Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 One of the following: Aboriginal Studies 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Computer Science – Advanced Level CTS (5 credit), Social Studies 30-1, Physical Education 30, 30-level Language, Fine Arts course. Full Admission Requirements Crunch the Numbers From tuition and books to housing and parking, the cost of post-secondary includes several components. Our Tuition and Fee Calculator makes it easy to see a breakdown based on your program and student type. Take the guesswork out of planning and get a clearer picture of what your NWP experience might cost. Tuition & Fee Calculator Student Handbooks Read these documents carefully and get up to speed with all the essential information about your study program. Student Handbook Requisite Skills Health & Safety Requirements NWP's School of Health is dedicated to upholding standards of practice in healthcare and ensuring that all students obtain and maintain the necessary certifications. Below, you will find comprehensive information about the health and safety requirements for students who have received final admission to the program. Protection of Privacy - The personal information that you provide is collected in accordance with Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and will be used to determine and verify program requirements to secure practicum placements. The information you provide will be disclosed through HSP Net in accordance with your HSP Net consent form for Use and Disclosure of Student Information. Collected personal information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the FOIP Act and can be reviewed upon request subject to the provisions under the Act. Questions regarding the collection of personal information may be directed to FOIP@nwpolytech.ca. NWP's School of Health is dedicated to upholding standards of practice in healthcare and ensuring that all students obtain and maintain the necessary certifications. Below, you will find comprehensive information about the health and safety requirements for students who have received final admission to the program. Protection of Privacy - The personal information that you provide is collected in accordance with Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and will be used to determine and verify program requirements to secure practicum placements. The information you provide will be disclosed through HSP Net in accordance with your HSP Net consent form for Use and Disclosure of Student Information. Collected personal information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the FOIP Act and can be reviewed upon request subject to the provisions under the Act. Questions regarding the collection of personal information may be directed to FOIP@nwpolytech.ca. Show More add Show Less close Important Guidelines for Document Submission Checklists are to be completed ONLY by students who have been admitted into the BScN program. As outlined below, certain items are due at specific times, so please read carefully. All requirements are mandatory. Northwestern Polytechnic is committed to meeting standards of practice by ensuring that students attain and maintain required certifications and meet recommended immunization standards. Returning students must ensure checklist requirements are up to date – Contact the department for information. Students are responsible for paying any fees associated with obtaining these requirements. Students are encouraged to get started on completing the health and safety requirements as soon as possible as some documents can take several weeks to obtain Copies of your documents must be submitted to: BSCNChecklist@NWPolytech.ca If possible, please submit documents all together in one email. Save your files as a PDFs and ensure the filename matches the form and your student ID number. (Example: Clinical_Placement_Agreement_8675309.pdf). It is a good idea to place all your saved documents in one folder for easy access if you are asked to provide them. Please use your student email address and include "Checklist Documents" in the subject line. Sign the email with your name and student ID number. If you fail to submit these documents within the specified time frame you will not be cleared for clinical and will be withdrawn from the course. Note: Your certifications cannot expire during any clinical experience. To be eligible for clinical, you must recertify within the specified dates. This may mean recertifying before the expiry date listed on your certificate. Students who are out of sync must ensure that documents are submitted as required in the applicable timeframe. Please see the links below to access the required forms and further instructions. Note: Some forms may require additional time to complete. Questions? Please contact our Clinical Placement Coordinator Year 1 The following items are due by September 30th in your first year. They will be discussed and completed in one of your classes during the first few weeks of September. HSPnet Consent Form Clinical Placement Agreement BScN Personal Declaration AHS Confidentiality Training Modules AHS Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request Form AHS Organizational Learning (Respectful Workplace) Modules Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form Police Information Check Waiver Form The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your first year. Student Immunization Form: (Form to be completed by Public Health. Start working on this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window) Mask Fit Test (must be dated within the submission window, valid for 2 years) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (do not obtain more than 90 days before the submission window). Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) Certification (Must be dated within the submission window) Year 2 The following items are due when completed: Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your second year. BLS Renewal Mask Fit Test if it is expired (valid for 2 years) Year 3 The following items are due when they are completed. Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your third year. BLS Renewal Mask Fit Test if it is expired (valid for 2 years) Year 4 The following items are due when they are completed. Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) Checklists are to be completed ONLY by students who have been admitted into the BScN program. As outlined below, certain items are due at specific times, so please read carefully. All requirements are mandatory. Northwestern Polytechnic is committed to meeting standards of practice by ensuring that students attain and maintain required certifications and meet recommended immunization standards. Returning students must ensure checklist requirements are up to date – Contact the department for information. Students are responsible for paying any fees associated with obtaining these requirements. Students are encouraged to get started on completing the health and safety requirements as soon as possible as some documents can take several weeks to obtain Copies of your documents must be submitted to: BSCNChecklist@NWPolytech.ca If possible, please submit documents all together in one email. Save your files as a PDFs and ensure the filename matches the form and your student ID number. (Example: Clinical_Placement_Agreement_8675309.pdf). It is a good idea to place all your saved documents in one folder for easy access if you are asked to provide them. Please use your student email address and include "Checklist Documents" in the subject line. Sign the email with your name and student ID number. If you fail to submit these documents within the specified time frame you will not be cleared for clinical and will be withdrawn from the course. Note: Your certifications cannot expire during any clinical experience. To be eligible for clinical, you must recertify within the specified dates. This may mean recertifying before the expiry date listed on your certificate. Students who are out of sync must ensure that documents are submitted as required in the applicable timeframe. Please see the links below to access the required forms and further instructions. Note: Some forms may require additional time to complete. Questions? Please contact our Clinical Placement Coordinator Year 1 The following items are due by September 30th in your first year. They will be discussed and completed in one of your classes during the first few weeks of September. HSPnet Consent Form Clinical Placement Agreement BScN Personal Declaration AHS Confidentiality Training Modules AHS Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request Form AHS Organizational Learning (Respectful Workplace) Modules Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form Police Information Check Waiver Form The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your first year. Student Immunization Form: (Form to be completed by Public Health. Start working on this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window) Mask Fit Test (must be dated within the submission window, valid for 2 years) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (do not obtain more than 90 days before the submission window). Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) Certification (Must be dated within the submission window) Year 2 The following items are due when completed: Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your second year. BLS Renewal Mask Fit Test if it is expired (valid for 2 years) Year 3 The following items are due when they are completed. Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) The following items are due between April 15th and June 30th in your third year. BLS Renewal Mask Fit Test if it is expired (valid for 2 years) Year 4 The following items are due when they are completed. Annual Immunizations (Example: Flu) Show More add Show Less close Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) Consent Form The Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is a computer system used by educational institutions to arrange all clinical placements for students. Students are encouraged to read the HSPnet Identified Purpose and Handling of Personal Information for further information. Instructions: Read, sign and submit the Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal Information to @email Clinical Placement Agreement Nursing students are privy to healthcare information and are bound by legislation to keep the information they have access to confidential. Instructions: Please carefully read, sign and submit the Clinical Placement Agreement to @email. BScN Personal Declaration On admission students should read and understand the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Requisite Skills and Abilities for Registered Nurses. Instructions: Read the Requisite Skills and Abilities for Registered Nurses document, then sign the Personal Declarations BScN Students form and email to @email. Alberta Health Services Confidentiality Training Confidentiality is crucial in health care. Alberta Health Services requires all students to complete confidentiality training and sign a confidentiality agreement. Instructions: Complete the online modules here. There is a form at the end of the training modules, please sign and email the form to: @email. Alberta Health Services Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request Complete your first name, last name and signature on the Photo ID Badge/Access Card form. Please note: your student ID picture will also be used for your AHS ID. Instructions: Email completed form to @email. Do NOT send this form to AHS. Alberta Health Services Organizational Learning : Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment & Violence Policy Course The Required Organizational Learning: Respectful Workplaces and Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy course supports students and instructors to know how to stay safe during their placement by guiding them on how to appropriately prevent and safely respond to incidents of worker-to-worker and patient-to-worker harassment and violence. It also provides training on AHS’ Respectful Workplaces and Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy and Procedure and aligns with provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Once completed please submit your completion certificate found at the end of the course and submit it as part of your checklist. Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Instructions: Please read, agree to, sign and submit the Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form to @email. Police Information Check Instructions: Please read, agree to, sign and submit the Police Information Check Waiver Form to @email. Immunization Requirements All nursing students must be immunized according to AHS requirements. Please note that placements may be refused to students who are not compliant with the standard. Alberta Health Services (AHS) reserves the right to preclude any students who have not been COVID-19 immunized from attending clinical placements for the safety of the patients, students and staff. This decision would be dependent on the situation at that specific clinical location. Failure to attend clinical may result in the course expectations not being met and the student not being successful in the course/program. Please note: The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly in flux and this may change without notice. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their immunizations are kept up to date, according to the standard for the duration of the program. Please note: Record of annual influenza immunization is also required for the duration of the program. Instructions: Contact your local Public Health Centre to make an appointment to have the Student Immunization Clearance Form completed. Here you will find corresponding Appendix A, B, & C. Your Immunization Record must be completed and signed by a health care professional at Public Health. If you are a student from outside Alberta/Canada, please start this process prior to your arrival in Alberta. Once completed, scan and email a copy to @email. Mask Fit Testing A current N95 mask fit test is required for clinical placements. NWP Continuing Education conducts mask fit tests for a nominal fee. You can book one here. Continuing Education can be reached at @email or by phone at 780 539 2975. If students are being tested by an external provider, please ensure that the mask styles comply with AHS's current recommendations. Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance Important Information Students must obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) to participate in clinical courses. We can now accept digital copies of your PIC. If your PIC is unclear, clinical agencies will review your documents to determine if you can participate in clinical experiences at their site. If your PIC is unclear you must notify the Clinical Placement Coordinator immediately so that the review process can be started. Clinical placement sites that are a part of Alberta Health Services will honour a student's initial Police Information Check for the duration of your program. Clinical placements with other organizations may require a new PIC, dated within 90 days of the start of your clinical course. If you have any breaks in your nursing program, for any reason, you will need to submit a new Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance prior to restarting the nursing program. Ensure you familiarize yourself with the requirements and process, including fees, identification to bring, and processing times in order to meet this requirement in an expedient manner. Fees are the responsibility of the student and processing times vary depending on the volume of requests. Students who are under the age of 18 are not able to obtain a PIC and should wait until they turn 18 to complete this requirement. MyCRC.ca police information checks are not accepted. Instructions: Obtain Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) from your local police detachment and present the original (with embossed seal) to our Nursing department office, Unit 36, 3rd Floor, Health Education Centre Reception, Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Ensure that the PIC is dated within 90 days of the submission window. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) Students must have current Heart and Stroke Foundation: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - CPR. No other courses will be accepted to meet the CPR requirement. Online CPR certifications are not accepted, students must attend an in-person course. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training. Alberta Health Services (AHS) requires BLS - CPR to be renewed annually. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their BLS Provider - CPR is current. Students must complete and submit recertification for each year of the program. Students who do not submit during the submission window will be withdrawn from their clinical courses. BLS - CPR courses are offered through NWP Continuing Education, or students are welcome to find their own training provider. Instructions: Scan and email your current CPR certificate to @email. 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