AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate of Achievement in Bridge to Canadian Nursing in Calgary Canada | Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University
|
Calgary Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,450
(c. USD16,831.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Bridge to Canadian Nursing (BCN) program at Mount Royal University offers a nurturing learning space for nurses trained abroad to develop skills and self-assurance as they adapt to Canada's healthcare landscape.
This initiative helps "bridge" gaps between international nursing backgrounds and Canadian standards, covering aspects like professional communication, health assessment, therapeutic practices, clinical nursing skills in medical-surgical settings, and beyond.
Students can enroll in single courses or complete the full program, which aligns with the Pan-Canadian Framework of Guiding Principles - a cornerstone document for program assessment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Develop nursing expertise and practical skills within Canadian healthcare environments
Improve your professional healthcare communication abilities
Sharpen clinical decision-making and analytical thinking
Demanding hands-on clinical training components
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prospective students apply for the Bridge to Canadian Nursing program using the standard Mount Royal Application for Admission form. For some applicants, the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) determines which courses are required. Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who are registered nurses in Canada, can also self-select to take any Bridge to Canadian Nursing (BCN) courses.
To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency (Institutional) requirement for Mount Royal University, and one of the following:
Provide proof of registration as a registered nurse in Alberta.
Provide a letter from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) identifying bridging requirements.
Provide evidence of a recognized credential that meets the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) requirements for participating in the program.
TOEFL iBT - 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS - 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency (Institutional) requirement for Mount Royal University, and one of the following:
Provide proof of registration as a registered nurse in Alberta.
Provide a letter from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) identifying bridging requirements.
Provide evidence of a recognized credential that meets the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) requirements for participating in the program.
TOEFL iBT - 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS - 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
Tuition
CAD
23,450