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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 4-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.

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To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including course requirements, minimum marks, and language proficiencies.
 

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This practicum in acute care settings develops beginning knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NS2200 and NS2160. The focus is on assessment, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation in paper and digital formats.

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The focus is the application of human anatomy and physiology to the concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. The course focuses on alterations to normal physiology and introduces the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to alterations in health.

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This course in mental health provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote wellness, through safe, ethical nursing practice, in a variety of contexts. The focus will be mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Learning experiences will provide students an understanding of the mental health nursing process. Clinical hours listed are the total number of hours and will be offered over 6 weeks.

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Kickstart a Career in Nursing

In this program, the art and science of nursing is developed through a variety of methods. You will gain practical experience in nursing laboratories, acute care, and community agencies in the region. 

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