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The two-year Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Track (BNAT) program was developed in response to an expressed need by transfer students, particularly degree holders, to be able to complete a degree in Nursing in a shortened timeframe. The BNAT is a flexible, innovative program that will prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of a nursing career in a changing health care system. Students will receive a sound theoretical base and supervised clinical experience in a variety of practice settings throughout the program.

The BNAT program is intended for students who hold an approved baccalaureate degree with at least 15 full courses from an accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the University of Calgary. Admission will be granted on a competitive GPA basis (calculated on the most recent five full-course equivalents), and in the case of equivalent applications, preference will be given to degree holders who have completed the Anatomy/Physiology and Statistics courses. Due to the extremely heavy nature of the program, it is recommended that students plan not to work while they are taking this program. Hence, students should ensure that they have financial resources in place prior to starting this program.

Fall Semester Entry

3rd Year

Fall Term

Students admitted to the Fall Semester entry who are unable to complete the Fall Term of third year will be required to apply for readmission in a subsequent year, or will be considered for transfer to the BN Regular Track program only as space permits. Students admitted to the Winter Semester Entry who are unable to complete the Winter Term of third year will be required to apply for readmission in a subsequent year, or will be considered for transfer to the BN Regular Track program only as space permits. BNAT students admitted to the Fall Semester Entry who complete the Fall Term of third year but are unable to complete any of the remaining terms will be registered in those remaining terms of BNAT only as space permits, or will be considered for transfer to the BN Regular Track program, only as space permits. BNAT students admitted to the Winter Semester Entry who complete the Winter Term of third year but are unable to complete any of the remaining terms will be registered in those remaining terms of BNAT only as space permits, or will be considered for transfer to the BN Regular Track program, as space permits.

Promotion from year to year is by recommendation of the Faculty of Nursing. For purposes of promotion, the academic year for students admitted to the Fall Semester Entry of the BNAT program is considered to be from September 1 of one year to August 31 of the next. Hence, Spring/Summer Term grades are calculated with the previous Fall/Winter Term grades. The academic year for students admitted to the Winter Semester Entry of the BNAT program is considered to be from January 1 of one year to December 31 of the next. Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 GPA in third year (first and second years in the Regular Track program) and a minimum 2.50 GPA in fourth year (third and fourth years in the Regular Track program).

BNAT students will be subject to the standard Faculty of Nursing conditions and regulations found in this section of the Calendar, e.g. Health Regulations, Criminal Record Checks, CPR Certification, Clinical Policies, Dean's List, Degrees with Distinction, Gold Medal Award, etc.

Duration of Degree Program

Except with special permission of the Dean, the BN degree must be completed within seven calendar years from the date of initial registration in the program.

Transfer Credit

Students transferring from other institutions or faculties within the University are considered on an individual basis. However, students will be required to complete the equivalent of not fewer than ten half courses, at least six of which must be Nursing courses taken as a BN student.

Nurse Registration Examinations

In order to be considered eligible to write the nurse registration examinations, BN students are required to complete the fourth year program requirements with a minimum 2.50 grade point average.