Prepare for a career that will truly make a difference in the lives of others. Gain invaluable critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment skills by applying knowledge in clinical placements in various healthcare settings.Nurses make a difference in the world by positively impacting the health of patients, communities, and populations. As a nurse, you will help them navigate health challenges by providing care, support, and education to patients and their families.In this program, you will focus on concept-based and intentional clinical learning to give you foundational knowledge and skills to provide safe quality patient care in today’s complex health settings.You will build your competency with clinical practice experiences in various healthcare settings across central Alberta in practicum settings that can include medicine, surgery, continuing care, community health, rural hospitals, and obstetrics.You will also benefit from hands-on, experiential learning in specialized clinical and simulation labs. Begin to develop your own professional nursing identity by using evidence-based practices while you study for this meaningful career path.Work-integrated LearningStudents in the BScN program will participate in various practicums such as;medicinesurgerylong-term carecommunity healthrural hospitalsobstetricsNote: Students may be required to travel outside their preferred locations in Alberta to complete the practicum requirements.Collaborative StudyFor the first three years, you are registered as a Red Deer Polytechnic student and attend classes at RDP.During year three you apply for official admission to the University of Alberta for your fourth year. If you meet the criteria (see below), you continue at Red Deer Polytechnic to complete your fourth year.Note: The University of Alberta will accept the completed first three years of the program as a block transfer. To be eligible to continue to the fourth year, you must have completed all required 3rd year courses and have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00.After completing year four, you will convocate from the U of A with a BScN. As a graduate, you can write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) required for a license to practice in Alberta as a registered nurse (RN).Related CareersRegistered NurseAcute Care CoordinatorSubstance Abuse CounsellorNursing InstructorNurse Manager