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Athabasca University’s Post-RN Bachelor of Nursing is designed to meet the specific educational needs of current Registered Nurses (RNs). You will build on your established nursing practice, augmenting your knowledge and skills in: nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, AND family and community health promotion. 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). Knowledgeable, skilled Registered Nurses are in high demand locally, nationally and internationally. Whether you wish to work in a hospital or clinic setting, in health prevention or acute care, in a large city or rural location, with select populations or people of all ages, the number of career avenues open to RNs is growing at a rapid pace.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Athabasca University’s Post-RN Bachelor of Nursing is designed to meet the specific educational needs of current Registered Nurses (RNs). You will build on your established nursing practice, augmenting your knowledge and skills in: nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, AND family and community health promotion. 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). Knowledgeable, skilled Registered Nurses are in high demand locally, nationally and internationally. Whether you wish to work in a hospital or clinic setting, in health prevention or acute care, in a large city or rural location, with select populations or people of all ages, the number of career avenues open to RNs is growing at a rapid pace.
Admission Requirements
80+
6+
You must have completed an approved Registered Nurse (RN) program in order to apply to the Post-RN BN program. // You must also provide proof of regulated (practising) Registered Nurse (RN) registration/licensure within a Canadian province or territory and maintain it while completing the program. // 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-RN) (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 Registered Nurse (RN) program in order to apply to the Post-RN BN program. // You must also provide proof of regulated (practising) Registered Nurse (RN) registration/licensure within a Canadian province or territory and maintain it while completing the program. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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