University of Alberta After-Degree Nursing

sw87 · May 29, 2014

I'm going to start up a FB group for the U of Alberta class of 2016. Send me your contact info or full name so I can try to add you. :)

eatyurmakeup · May 31, 2014

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!

sw87 · Jun 1, 2014

Congrats on getting in! I wanted to start up a FB group for all AD students. If you're interested in joining, send me your contact info! Thanks. :)

pjkgrd · Jun 2, 2014

Hi all,

I just received my acceptance notice for U of A AD nursing! Very excited, trying to figure out my class schedule now.

sw87 · Jun 2, 2014

Congrats! :) BTW, are you all from out of province/town? Have you already found a place to live? I applied to residence, but I hear there's a long waiting list so there's no guarantee I'll get a room offer. It might be cool if we could all rent together? I'm looking for something near the university, preferably walking distance. Or if you know of anyone that's offering a good deal, pls let me know. Thanks.

pjkgrd · Jun 2, 2014

Thanks! :) I am from out of town (BC). I have heard that the rental market is really tight in Edmonton and from what I've seen apartments are fairly expensive. It might be nice if a few of us could get together and rent a place, save some money.

sw87 · Jun 3, 2014

Yeah, that would be great. It would be much cheaper to rent a place if we share. What's your contact info? I was trying to start up a FB group for AD students the other day, but I need to add members before I can start a group. I can just add you through e-mail without adding you to my FB friend's list if privacy is a concern. Maybe we can wait and see what everyone else's plans are for accommodation and we can go from there? Thanks.

pjkgrd · Jun 4, 2014

My email address is [email protected].

eatyurmakeup · Jun 4, 2014

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!

Caitlin16 · Jun 4, 2014

Hi everyone!

I just got my acceptance yesterday and I'm so excited! i'm going to be moving from Toronto so if anyone has any tips on where to live feel free to PM me or reply! Also if there is a Facebook group could someone send me the link? That would be awesome!

So excited to meet you all!

pjkgrd · Jun 4, 2014

Thanks for the advice! I'm sure I will have lot's of questions for you as the fall approaches.

sw87 · Jun 5, 2014

Congrats Caitlin! I just realized you posted on the Faculty of Nursing FB page. I did apply to residence, but I hear there's a long waiting list, so I'm not sure if I'll get a spot. Hopefully, once I make the FB group, we can spread the word....