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School:	Athabasca University
Faculty:	Centre for Nursing and Health Studies
Degree:	Bachelor; Online; Distance
Field of Study:	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Description:	Athabasca University’s Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing is designed to meet the specific education needs of current LPNs and RPNs who are registered in Alberta. The program builds on your current knowledge and practice skills and prepares you for the NCLEX-RN exam. Your studies will include medical surgical nursing, mental health care, nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management family and community health promotion.
URL:	Nursing (Post L.P.N.) at Athabasca University
Course Based:	Yes
Length:	4 Year(s)
Careers:	Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors Head Nurses and Supervisors Nurses (RNs)

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. You must have completed an approved practical nurse (LPN; RPN) program in order to apply to the Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing program. You must also meet the following requirements: regulated (practicing) licensed practical nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (submit proof of registration at time of application), which must be maintained while you complete the program. equivalent to 1-year full-time work experience (1,700 hours) as a licensed practical nurse (submit verification letter(s) from employer(s) at time of application).
Additional Admission Requirements:	Work Experience

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

You must have completed an approved practical nurse (LPN; RPN) program in order to apply to the Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing program. You must also meet the following requirements:

regulated (practicing) licensed practical nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (submit proof of registration at time of application), which must be maintained while you complete the program.

equivalent to 1-year full-time work experience (1,700 hours) as a licensed practical nurse (submit verification letter(s) from employer(s) at time of application).

Additional Admission Requirements:

Work Experience

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on November 08, 2022

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