Nursing

Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA)

Registered nurses have advanced training in health assessment, health promotion and illness prevention.

Delivery

  • four-year collaborative degree with the University of Lethbridge
  • first two years delivered at Lethbridge College
  • Bachelor of Nursing After-Degree program allows degree holders to fast-track their BN degree

Careers

  • registered nurses at regional health authorities, clinics, nursing homes, home care agencies, educational institutions

Admission Requirements

60% English 30-1, 50% Math 30 Pure, 50% Biology 30, 50% Chemistry 30. Must have a 65% minimum average in required courses.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $5,780 Year I
  • $6,100 Year II
  • After-degree option: $6,201

Practical Nursing

Licensed practical nurses work in a range of health care settings, performing duties in collaboration with other health care professionals.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September admission

Careers

  • licensed practical nurses at regional health authorities, continuing care facilities, community care agencies, primary care clinics and schools

Admission Requirements

High school diploma with: 60% English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2, 60% Math 20 Pure or 70% Math 20 Applied, 60% Biology 30

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $6,180 Year I
  • $5,240 Year II

Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA)

Registered nurses have advanced training in health assessment, health promotion and illness prevention.

Delivery

  • four-year collaborative degree with the University of Lethbridge
  • first two years delivered at Lethbridge College
  • Bachelor of Nursing After-Degree program allows degree holders to fast-track their BN degree

Careers

  • registered nurses at regional health authorities, clinics, nursing homes, home care agencies, educational institutions

Admission Requirements

60% English 30-1, 50% Math 30 Pure, 50% Biology 30, 50% Chemistry 30. Must have a 65% minimum average in required courses.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $5,780 Year I
  • $6,100 Year II
  • After-degree option: $6,201

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  I have always had a passion for helping people get better and improve their well-being. I heard the college’s nursing program was excellent and that they had all the new and greatest technology in the labs to facilitate learning.  
Michelle LeNeveu, NESA ’11

Nursing

Your nursing career begins at Lethbridge College, en route to an RN degree program or a career as a practical nurse.

If you:

  • have a passion for helping others
  • are energized by being part of a team working to make a difference
  • excel at sciences with an eye for detail
  • find motivation dealing with health and wellness issues

Check the programs that might interest you:

Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree (BN-AD)
Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta
Practical Nursing