Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing program paused for new admissions

Last updated: April 4, 2024

Several important changes are in progress with Athabasca University's (AU) Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing (Post-LPN BN) program to provide better service to students and to ensure learners can move through the program efficiently.

Admissions pause: Effective April 28, 2023, the Post-LPN BN program is paused for new admissions. No new applications or current, incomplete submissions will be considered.

Residency requirement: Only Alberta residents will be eligible for admission to the program when admissions reopen. This is in alignment with Post-LPN BN programs in other provinces. AU must limit the number of students in the program to support success and to facilitate progression through clinical placements and program completion.

Future enrolment: When program admission reopens, there will be one annual intake. We are working on new regulations, which will be communicated once approved.

We understand that this information has an immediate impact on prospective students, particularly those outside Alberta. This was a difficult decision that was made with careful consideration for our current students and the program's future.

Please refer to the following FAQs for additional details on how you may be directly impacted. If your questions are unanswered here, please email the Bachelor of Nursing Advising Team from your AU learner email and include your student ID.

Sincerely,
Dawn Mercer Riselli, RN MN CCHN(C) (she/her/hers)
Program Director, Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Health Disciplines
Athabasca University

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