Bachelor of Science in Nursing - collaboration with University of Alberta

Red Deer Polytechnic

Prepare for a career that will truly make a difference in the lives of others. Gain invaluable critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment skills by applying knowledge in clinical placements in various healthcare settings. Offered in collaboration with the University of Alberta. Nurses make a difference in the world by positively impacting the health of patients, communities, and populations. As a nurse, you will help them navigate health challenges by providing care, support, and education to patients and their families. In this program, you will focus on concept-based and intentional clinical learning to give you foundational knowledge and skills to provide safe quality patient care in today’s complex health settings. You will build your competency with clinical practice experiences in various healthcare settings across central Alberta in practicum settings that can include medicine, surgery, continuing care, community health, rural hospitals, and obstetrics. You will also benefit from hands-on, experiential learning in specialized clinical and simulation labs. Begin to develop your own professional nursing identity by using evidence-based practices while you study for this meaningful career path.