University of Alberta, anybody?

[mom2babyk]

I am hoping to apply to University of Alberta (if things don't work here)for an Accelerated second degree nursing program, does anybody here go there? How is it? And how how is this program compared to normal program?

[ilovenursing2013]

Sorry that I cannot help you, but I'm wondering about the same thing! Originally, I wanted to apply for the Winter 2014 session at U of Alberta, but the winter session apparently has been suspended. So, as of right now, I'm pretty sure that I will be going to Calgary for the accelerated program. Not sure if that's something you'll be interested in~

Btw, I've asked a similar question before, and a member told that Alberta utilizes problem based teaching method, which means that instead of teaching you straight from the textbook, the profs will teach you based on a real-life situation (this is what I'm guessing, btw).

All the best!

[rangerlil]

I did the After Degree Nursing program at the University of Alberta. It was almost 2 years straight, which is intense. I was grateful for the condensed nature and as I already had a science degree I had almost all of the prereqs. They were continually making changes to the program based on feedback so it may have changed since I graduated (2011). They utilized a lot of group work (teaching ourselves through research and presenting to others in the group) with one tutor overseeing the work. Take as much as you can from the clinical experiences, put your head down and push through the APA and essays and in the end you will be a RN!

Good luck.