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Last year the intake was around 150. The GPA cutoff was initially 3.5, but they lowered it to 3.2. I've heard its 3.5 again this year, no plans to lower it, but I need to emphasize that this is just what I've heard. The program staff will tell you if you call and ask, I found them really helpful during that nerve-wracking admission process! Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have about the program!

I'm in the after degree class of 2016. From my experiences, they are very unlikely to make many exceptions for the MMI credit - there were people in our class who had microbiology and immunology degrees that were still required to take the class.

I must also disagree with the first point; my best friend graduated from an LPN program in September, has been working as an unlicensed LPN since October and didn't pass her exam until last month. If you wait you will lose out! The other suggestions above are GREAT, I've filed them away for my own use next year. I'll add my 2 cents: any variation of Alison Green's The Magic Interview Question. My usual version is "What would distinguish someone who was satisfactory at this job from someone who was GREAT at it?"

I'm going to go with the popular "it depends". My classmates who don't have kids and spouse's definitely have at least a bit of free time, less if they work. You get some time to relax on long weekends, Friday nights and breaks at least some of the time. If you have kids and a spouse like me you definitely have next to no free time, but you're kind of used to that. The problem is that your free time is so rare as it is, that school starts to cut into family time. I can't even imagine for nurses who have families AND work, they are my heroes! Ultimately though, it's good practice for the organization and prioritizing required of nurses, and I'm lucky to have a spouse who is very supportive so I get out with my lady friends for at least three hours once a week.

Eastglen School is actually a few blocks away from LRT Coliseum Station; maybe 15-20 minute ride on the LRT to the Health Academy building? That's part of Edmonton Transit so your Upass would cover that fare as well - you may be able to walk right to the LRT station from home depending on your exact location, or take a short 5 minute bus trip. At high access times (think rush hours) the LRT runs every five minutes so it is the ideal way to get to campus in my opinion. Overall, I'd say that's a pretty decent offer in terms of ease of access to school.

I think it would be possible, but not likely. The course material requests that assignments not be handed in all at once, and you should expect 1-2 weeks for marking. 2 months minimum I think would be more realistic - as well, one of the assignments is a group discussion and you have to sign up for particular dates once you are enrolled.

I am originally from Yellowknife, but I have lived in Edmonton for over three years now. In terms of rentals - get on it NOW! I used to live on whyte ave (close to the university) and it is one of the tightest rental markets in the city. Keep your eyes peeled for good options and call immediately when you see one. If you are willing to look a bit farther away, just stick to areas close to the LRT stops - there is an LRT station right outside the Edmonton Health Academy where all our classes will be taught. If anyone has any questions about Edmonton or the area surrounding the Uni feel free to message!

I took English 255 from Athabasca during the spring last year as a pre-req for Nursing - my BA is in Psychology. Not sure about the challenge for credit, and they may have altered the curriculum since I took it, but I didn't find the class itself too difficult. Six assignments total and none of my papers were over 5 pages long (including reference page). Brushing up on MLA was a tad frustrating (I prefer APA), but there were lots of resources to help with that. The final was easy, make sure to familiarize yourself with the readings suggested for the final - you will have to critically discuss one out of a selection. I got an A with a moderate amount of effort and found it pretty painless. The grades you receive will depend a lot on the tutor you are assigned - my regular tutor stayed in 75-85 grade range while her sub tended to be more generous. Full disclosure, I am a professional writer, but I don't think most people would have trouble with it at all. Feel free to message me if you want more details about assignments or anything :)

JUST heard back with conditional early admission from U of A for the after degree program - they are backed up, still have stacks of conditional admissions to send out. I'm one of those ones who needs to complete medical microbiology in the fall, as far as I know this is the only pre-req they will let you get away with not having. I spoke with the faculty office, apparently their admission GPA cutoff for Fall 2014 was 3.50 until a couple weeks ago when it was lowered to a 3.2 so they have a ton more offers to send out. I had a TERRIBLE last year of my degree program back in 2007/08 and have spent the last three years working full-time and taking the pre-reqs and GPA booster coursework through Athabasca. U of A calculates the admission GPA based on the last 24 credits; I got in with a 3.21 and I had applied March 31, if that makes a difference. Fingers crossed for everyone!