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The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary is committed to baccalaureate education for nurses, and to making such education easily available. The Faculty offers a Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing (PDBN) program for nurses who have obtained a nursing diploma from a hospital or community college. In keeping with the University of Calgary's strategic direction, the Faculty of Nursing has endeavoured to meet student demands for flexible, accessible programming by offering non-traditional delivery methods using the Internet/World Wide Web. In addition, the Faculty has engaged in contracts with two colleges to facilitate baccalaureate completion by graduates of their programs.

1. The Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Web-Based Students (PDBN-WWW)

The Post Diploma program is offered exclusively via the World Wide Web. A sufficient number of option courses are available via the Web to enable all students to complete degree requirements. Students in Calgary and environs may also elect to take their support courses on-campus in the traditional way. Students should be aware that Web courses are subject to Outside Tuition Policy (i.e. tuition fees are higher).

2. The Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Centennial College Nursing Program Graduates (PDBN - CENT)

Graduates of the three-year Centennial College (Scarborough, Ontario) Nursing program can complete the Post Diploma program via the Web. Through extensive program evaluation, it has been determined that graduates admitted to Centennial College in Fall 1996-Fall 2000 inclusive will be permitted to take a reduced number of courses (11 half-course equivalents) for degree completion at the University of Calgary. Web courses are subject to Outside Tuition Policy (i.e. tuition fees are higher).

3. The Post Diploma Bachelor of Nursing Program for Medicine Hat College Nursing Program Graduates (PDBN - MHC)

Graduates of Medicine Hat College (Medicine Hat, Alberta) can complete the Post Diploma program via the web. Through extensive program evaluation, it has been determined that graduates admitted to the Medicine Hat College Southern Alberta Collaboration for Nursing Education (SACNE) program in Fall 1994-Fall 1998 inclusive will be permitted to take a reduced number of courses (10 half-course equivalents) for degree completion. Web courses are subject to Outside Tuition Policy (i.e. tuition fees are higher).

See admission regulations in the Undergraduate Admissions section of this Calendar.

For adult student admission, applicants must present Alberta Grade XII English Language Arts 30-1 and Biology 30 with no grade lower than 50 per cent. Biology 30 may be waived if applicants present an Anatomy and Physiology course as part of their RN diploma program. In lieu of Biology 30, transfer students may present Biology 231, which will be credited as a half Science option in the program.

Applicants are required to submit two copies of each of the following documents to the Admissions Office:

• Official high school transcripts.
• Official school of nursing program transcripts.
• Official transcripts from university or any other educational institution attended by the applicant.

Details regarding transcript regulations may be found in the Undergraduate Admissions section of this Calendar.

Applicants must complete an Information Sheet; a standardized form will be sent to the applicant by the Faculty of Nursing.

Applicants who are successful in gaining admission must provide proof of the current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (C) level prior to the commencement of clinical practice courses, Nursing 441, 533 and 543. Applicants must also submit proof of current, active provincial/international nurse registration prior to the commencement of Nursing 533 and 543. Evidence of such certification is to be shown to the clinical instructor.

Enrolment in the Post Diploma Program is limited. Applicants will be accepted on the basis of academic standing in high school and/or previous post-secondary education completed. As a consequence of the limitation on enrolment the following procedures apply:

(a) Preference for admission to all PDBN routes is given to applicants who have demonstrated academic ability at the university or community college (post diploma) level with a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

(b) Work experience, educational background, career plans, community and professional service will also be taken into consideration in the selection of candidates.