University Transfer Studies - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Collaboration with University of Alberta

Prepare to enter a dynamic and rapidly changing industry as a Registered Nurse and leader in health care. students will gain invaluable critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills through practicum placements in various health care settings.

The focus is on concept based and intentional clinical learning.  Intentional clinical learning is a purposeful approach to providing students with the foundational knowledge and skills to provide safe quality patient care in todays' complex health settings. 

The program begins with admission to Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) in Year 1 as a student in the University of Alberta Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program with RDP. For the first three years students are registered as an RDP student. During Year 3 students apply for official admission to the University of Alberta for their fourth year. As long as they meet the criteria, students continue at RDP to complete their 4th year.

After completing year 4, students will convocate from the U of A with a BScN. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This is required for license to practice in Alberta as a registered nurse (RN).