Nursing

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse holding a baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing, along with:

• One undergraduate course (3 units) in Statistics with a grade of 'C' or better.

Work samples

None

Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume outlining:
  • Education
  • Professional employment experience including the institution, clinical area, dates of employment and positions held
  • Academic awards, achievements, honors, or distinctions
  • Scholarly presentations or publications with links when available
  • Roles and/or affiliations with academic or professional organizations 
     
• Evidence of active nursing registration in Alberta through the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or active nursing registration in their province or territory of employment. Registered Psychiatric Nurses are expected to provide proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) or equivalent.

Reference letters

• Two
  • One (1) from an individual capable of assessing the applicants academic and research ability, normally an academic

  • One (1) from an individual who can attest to the applicants nursing practice and expertise, normally the applicant’s supervisor or nurse manager. 

    References written by friends, family members, colleagues, or people currently registered in a graduate degree program are not acceptable.
    Your referees will receive a link to the reference request form after you have submitted your online application.

Test scores

None