Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice

Build the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to safely and confidently practice nursing in Canada.

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Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice

The Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice is designed to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) and inactive or returning nurses in meeting requirements to practice in Canada. This comprehensive program provides the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional competencies necessary to ensure safe and effective nursing practice. This program empowers nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their professional careers while ensuring high-quality patient care in Canada’s healthcare system.

Are you an internationally trained nurse? 

Check out our Pathway2Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Diploma. This program helps bridge your nursing qualifications and experience with what is needed to meet the healthcare standards and work requirements in Alberta.

Available intakes

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May 2026
Transcripts due:
Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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September 2026
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Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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January 2027
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Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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Registration opens in
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Admission requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • Official transcript showing completion of a 3-year or 4-year baccalaureate degree in nursing

or

  • Proof of active or former Registered Nursing license/registration in Canada

or

  • Official NCLEX certification

or

  • Official CRNA assessment outlining education assessment and language requirements

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English proficiency

If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$4,242
$605
$4,287

Estimated total tuition:

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Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$605

Estimated total tuition:

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*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Complete the following courses:

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NURS3305Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Registered Nursing Practice2

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NURS3306Registered Nursing in the Canadian Context2

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NURS3307Professional Communication Strategies for Registered Nurses2

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NURS3308Legal Principles for Registered Nursing Practice1

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NURS3309Culturally Informed Nursing for Indigenous Health1

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NURS3500Integrating Clinician and Scholar Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3501Integrating Professional Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3502Integrating Leadership and Advocacy Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3503Integrating Collaboration and Coordination Roles in Registered Nursing1

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NURS3504Essential Nursing Theory for Registered Nurses2

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NURS3505Essential Clinical Skills for Registered Nurses4

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