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Athabasca University’s Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing is designed to meet the specific education needs of current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who are registered in Alberta. The program builds on your current knowledge and practice skills, and prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) exam. Your studies will include: medical surgical nursing, mental health care, nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, AND family and community health promotion. You will also have the opportunity to develop a clinical focus in the final Consolidated Professional Practice course. All AU nursing courses are mapped to the most current entry-to-practice competencies as determined by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) and to the NCLEX-RN detailed test plan as determined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Athabasca University’s Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing is designed to meet the specific education needs of current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who are registered in Alberta. The program builds on your current knowledge and practice skills, and prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) exam. Your studies will include: medical surgical nursing, mental health care, nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, AND family and community health promotion. You will also have the opportunity to develop a clinical focus in the final Consolidated Professional Practice course. All AU nursing courses are mapped to the most current entry-to-practice competencies as determined by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) and to the NCLEX-RN detailed test plan as determined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Admission Requirements
80+
6+
You must have completed an approved practical nurse (LPN; RPN) program in order to apply to the Post-LPN BN program. You must also meet the following requirements: (1) Regulated (Practising) 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; (2) Equivalent of 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). // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
4 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
30,670 CAD
International
56,104 CAD
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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-LPN) (BN) (Online)
AU Athabasca, Athabasca , Canada
48 monthsProgramme duration
56,104 CADTuition Fee/year
NursingMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
You must have completed an approved practical nurse (LPN; RPN) program in order to apply to the Post-LPN BN program. You must also meet the following requirements: (1) Regulated (Practising) 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; (2) Equivalent of 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). // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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