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  1. Kenobi

    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Tito! A lot of people in my year (degree holders) have children. I can already count 7 off the top of my head without trying very hard... some of them have multiple kids. There are also those who...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Great suggestion! Brentwood is a great area to look into (I'm there too). We actually don't go to Foothills unless you are placed there for your clinical. You can be placed at various hospitals...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Lectures will be on the main campus
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi @Jennysi I'm sorry I'm not too familiar with the parking situation as I don't drive to school. However, quite a few of my classmates park at the Brentwood LRT station (free) and then walk to class...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes, you are absolutely correct! In your acceptance package there will be instructions on which courses and sections to register for. The course with the TBA schedule is indeed the lab/clinical course...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There are two schedules and you will be randomly assigned to one of them. You will have class 4 days a week and get either Monday off or Thursday off. If you have Monday off, then Thursday will be...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats on the acceptance! There is typically a welcome day early January, the week before the official classes start. There will also be a few tasks to complete before you start (criminal record...
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    Moving from Winnipeg to Calgary

    Kenobi replied to Kelsey204's topic in Canada

    The new cancer center in Calgary is not set to open until
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm not sure if admissions will tell you your GPA... it depends on who picks up the phone. Grant, as in student loan? Here's the application info for Alberta Student Aid: How to Apply | Alberta...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Glowree, are you applying for the January entry? You need to complete all of your courses by August 31st. Any way you can move your exam
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    @Moderators Any way to combine the two U of C 2019 threads we have going?
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Malubaby They don't release the GPA, but the minimum cutoff seems to be around the 3.5 range based on the people who got admitted. The second question is a bit tricky and I've gotten mixed answers...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    No worries! In my previous degree, I had a "Program Completion Letter" I could download to prove that I had met all of the requirements for the degree even though my graduation ceremony is later. Does...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi there HarryKane, Do you mean you won't complete your degree requirements before the fall? Or do you mean that you will complete all the requirements but the official convocation will not occur...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello! I know quite a few individuals who worked throughout their degree. It depends on how strong you are academically and what you wish to achieve in terms of grades. U of C nursing is broken down...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    When I asked U of C Nursing, they said that pre-reqs have to be finished by August 31st to be considered for January entry. I completed my Athabasca A&P course on August 18 and they were able to...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My suggestion is to screenshot your transcript and email it to U of C nursing admissions so they can tell you whether you've met the
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Kleanza, 1) Strictly grade-based 2) No interview If accepted, there are a few things you need to complete before courses start, but you may be able to get those done in the city you live in. These...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My pleasure! Everyone I've met so far have been happy to car pool. I forgot that the "term" system for nursing was quite confusing! For degree holders, you enter in term 3 (2nd year) and there are 8...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi, The placements from Term 3 to Term 6 will be randomly-assigned (i.e. they do not look at your address to give you an convenient placement). The groups are also randomly-assigned, so there is no...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Leikol, They generally take the highest grade that matches the requirements. What I recommend is send them an email with a screenshot of your transcript and ask them which courses they would use...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Your clinical groups (the people you are with) and your instructor will change each
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You will have class 4 days a week and get either Monday off or Thursday off. If you have Monday off, then Thursday will be your full day clinicals (8 hours), and vice versa. You will have...