What are the educational requirements for Registered Nurses in Alberta?
(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards) In Alberta, registered nurse status requires a diploma or bachelor’s degree in nursing. The following post-secondary institutions offer Athabasca University Grande Prairie Regional College Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton Keyano College in Fort McMurray Lethbridge College Medicine Hat College Mount Royal University in Calgary Red Deer College University of Alberta in Edmonton University of Calgary University of Lethbridge Additional Occupational Information For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Registered Nurse under occupational information. What training programs or services are available for internationally educated Nurses? In order to be admitted into a refresher or bridging program, applicants must meet application criteria and, show proof of verification of eligibility with the College a
