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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You will not have clinical during the
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sorry for the double post earlier... thought my first post got deleted so I wrote a second one haha. Yes the faculty sells the stethoscope, but, last year, they were more expensive than what you could...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most people get one of the 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscopes (~$100 -$120 on amazon) but I've seen various types. No requirements that I know of. You will need them within the first few weeks as...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Most people get one of these 3M Littmann Classic III Stethoscope, Stainless-Steel-Finish Chestpiece, Black Tube, 27-Inch
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey guys, just wanted to share another quick tip. You need a valid CPR throughout the program, and the program requires you to renew it every year (even if it says it is valid for longer on your...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    They will share all of the classes together until term 6. Transfer students have a summer break between term 6 and 7, but degree holders go straight
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Let me preface this by saying that it depends on your study style. If you find that you NEED a PHYSICAL book to study from and do well in school, then you'd want to pick up the books for NURS 285,...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I wonder if there's a way to merge the two U of C posts we have going haha... @moderators? @Bassem, yes you start clinical in the first semester (term 3). It is a community placement, not long term...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's mainly for group work on campus and for taking online exams. In term 3 there is a high possibility that you'll meet with your group (including instructor) during clinical hours and work on your...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey Bkuz, yes there will be a detailed package in the mail with some to-dos before school starts. Off the top of my head, you need to submit a vaccination record, criminal record check, get a CPR...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congrats on getting in! I am guessing that your orientation will be during the week of January 8th (don't quote me on this though!) and you will meet your clinical group members and instructor on that...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Last year the GPA calculation was different. They took my GPA from the past 30 credits I obtained. According to my own calculations, I was at a 3.9 GPA. I'm not sure what the cutoff was for my year......
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I don't think it's a big cause for concern, as they do take a while to get things organized during this time. Last year I had to wait until the end of October before they finished reviewing my file,...
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey Glowree, have you tried calling them to ask why that is? +1 (403) 220-6262 should
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congratulations on everyone who got in! I entered the program in Jan 2017 as a degree holder so I'm almost 1 year in. If I can help answer any questions, let me
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    U of Calgary Accelerated 2018 January

    Kenobi replied to NBolas's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Congratulations on everyone who got in! I entered the program in Jan 2017 as a degree holder so I'm almost 1 year in. If I can help answer any questions, let me