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²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Calendar 2009-2010 Faculty of Nursing 4. Program Details 4.6 Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program 4.6.1 Course Requirements
4.6.1 Course Requirements
Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Web-Based Students (PDBN - WWW)

Core Nursing Courses1

Nursing 411 Nursing Scholarship

Nursing 441 Health Assessment

Nursing 531 Community Health Nursing Theory

Nursing 533 Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice

Nursing 537 Nursing Leadership and Management

Nursing 539 Research in Nursing

Nursing 543 Senior Practicum

One half senior Nursing option chosen from Nursing 421, 461, 503.08 or 511

Support Courses2

Medical Science 407

Three half open options chosen from courses offered by the Faculties of Humanities, Science and/or Social Sciences.

Three half open options

1Nursing 531 is a prerequisite to 533. Nursing 441 and 533 are prerequisites to 543.

2At least three of the six half open options must be at a senior level (300 or higher) and a maximum of two of the six half open options may be Nursing options.

Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Centennial College Nursing Program Graduates (Admitted to Centennial College in Fall 1996 to Fall 2000) (PDBN - CENT)

Core Nursing Courses1

Nursing 411 Nursing Scholarship

Nursing 421 Nursing of Families

Nursing 441 Health Assessment

Nursing 531 Community Health Nursing Theory

Nursing 533 Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice

Nursing 537 Nursing Leadership and Management

Nursing 543 Senior Practicum

Support Courses2

Medical Science 407

Science option

Open option

Open option

1Nursing 531 is a prerequisite to 533. Nursing 441 and 533 are prerequisites to 543.

2At least three of the four half support courses must be at a senior level (300 or higher). One of the open options may be a Nursing option (e.g. Nursing 503 - Selected Topics).

Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Medicine Hat College Nursing Program Graduates (Admitted to Medicine Hat College in Fall 1994 to Fall 1998) (PDBN - MHC)

Core Nursing Courses1

Nursing 421 Nursing of Families

Nursing 461 Pathophysiology

Nursing 531 Community Health Nursing Theory

Nursing 533 Community Health Nursing Clinical Practice

Nursing 537 Nursing Leadership and Management

Nursing 539 Research in Nursing

Nursing 543 Senior Practicum

Support Courses2

Medical Science 407

Open option

Open option

1Nursing 531 is a prerequisite to 533. Nursing 533 is prerequisite to 543.

2At least two of the three half support courses must be at a senior level (300 or higher). One of the open options may be a Nursing option (e.g. Nursing 503 - Selected Topics).

Other Requirements

Students' performance will be initially reviewed for promotion in the program when they have completed not less than the equivalent of six half courses. Students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

Post Diploma students will not be allowed to register in courses which duplicate content already taken in their RN diploma program.

Computer System Requirements

In order to participate in web-based course work, students must be familiar with navigating on the internet and must own or have access to specific computer hardware and software. Please refer to the Faculty of Nursing website () for the most current computer requirements.

Program Regulations

Duration of Degree Program

The baccalaureate program for registered nurses must be completed within seven calendar years from the date of initial registration in the program. Students may complete the program on a full- or part-time basis. Part-time students are encouraged to complete some or all of the support courses prior to making application to the program.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit from outside the Faculty of Nursing is limited to ten half courses. Students must complete the remainder of the program, including six half nursing courses, while registered at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½.

Courses taken at a university or community college level may be transferable for credit provided that these courses were not used towards the RN diploma.

Students should also be aware that regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded, the program cannot be completed in less than three academic terms.