Vermilion , Alberta , Canada
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Take advantage of our transfer agreement with University of Saskatchewan. You'll be able to take 30 credits, or one year, of your pre-professional requirements. You'd go on to do 3 years of specific nursing education courses at USask to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
If you're interested in another university, we don't recommend starting a nursing degree at Lakeland. Most nursing programs are direct entry. This is because most programs offer courses such as psychology for nurses and not just a psychology course. While transfers may be possible, you likely wouldn't receive credit for an entire year.
Nursing degree programs in Canada are usually 4 years and include theory and clinical instruction in medical and surgical nursing. Graduates are able to obtain a registered nurse licence. Their are provincial colleges across Canada. Learning more about the registered nurse profession in Alberta.
RNs may go on to specialize in a specific area such as community health, critical care, emergency and occupational health. With further education, you may become a nurse practitioner.
Course Code : N/A
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Bachelors/UG Degree
Duration : 04 Year
Total Tuition Fee :70840 CAD
Annual Cost of Living :20635 CAD
Application Fee :90.0 CAD
There were only 34 students when Lakeland College opened in 1913. Today we have two campuses and over 7,000 full- and part-time students --- but Lakeland is as tight-knit as ever.
Our classes are small, so your instructors get to know you --- not just your name but also your wants, needs, hopes, and fears. They can sense when to challenge you and when to cut you some slack. If you have a question or a concern, the door’s always open.
The same goes for all the student services we offer - from financial aid to peer tutoring, counseling to recreation.
Lakeland’s comfortable setting allows you to focus on learning. Our award-winning programs are designed to for an easy transition into the workforce and/or further study here or somewhere else. You’ll get a university-caliber education here --- but without the red tape, the big crowds and the distractions.
It's also a great place to work. In 2019, for the third consecutive year, we were listed as one of Alberta's top 75 employers.
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work. Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP. Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first. Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years. Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length. Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.