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Mount Royal University

Calgary , Alberta ,Canada

Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing Post Diploma Certificate

The Mount Royal University Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing (ACCN) program is the perfect blend of semester-based theoretical coursework and hands-on clinical practicums uniquely offered through online distance learning to adjust to where you live and your busy life. Applicants have up to six years to complete the program allowing you to take the courses at your own pace. Flexibility within the semester is built in to allow adult learners to manage external commitments.

The ACCN program is recognized by ER and ICU departments across Canada giving graduates from our program a competitive edge when applying for positions.

CLINICAL PRACTICUMS
Clinical practicums are offered at select locations across Canada (some restrictions apply). International students, please contact us for possible options. A minimum of one year full-time equivalent of medical/surgical experience in acute care is required before entering the clinical practicum.

Nurses currently working in the ER or ICU

You may be eligible to challenge the clinical practicum by showcasing your experience. Please contact the course coordinator to see if your experience can be counted towards the clinical practicum hours.

Allied health personnel or nursing student

You may be eligible to take certain theory courses in the ACCN program. Please contact us if you are an allied health personnel or nursing student before applying to discuss your options.

STREAMS
To meet your career goals, this program offers two distinct streams of study:

Intensive Care Nursing

Four three-credit theory courses and a 210-hour clinical practicum
Learn to work as an intensive care nurse with critically ill and injured patients requiring close monitoring for complex situations
Become an expert at assessing and managing interconnected physiological systems and achieving optimal outcomes for critically ill patients
Be prepared to work in a range of ICU units, ranging from general settings to more specific units, including burn and cardiac
Emergency Nursing

Four three-credit theory courses and a 210-hour clinical practicum
Learn to thrive in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment with a wide variety of clinical presentations, from minor injuries to critical illnesses or major trauma
Help achieve optimal outcomes for patients in all age groups using evidence-based nursing practices
Be prepared to work in rural, urban and northern settings and/or provide flight nursing care

Intakes

  • Feb
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success at Mount Royal University.

We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together. That's why we work hard to foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness.

We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.

As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.

This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English Language Proficiency Requirement - Institutional
Applicants must meet two separate English requirements for admission to Mount Royal if their first language (learned and understood) is not English.

English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) if required by the program, AND
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency in one of the following ways:

 How to meet ELP

 Score/Level

 1. High School/Secondary and/or Post-secondary (transferable to MRU) courses

 2 years of full-time study in English (see list of English speaking countries below) and English Language Arts 30 – 1 (equivalent)

 2. LEAP 4 Advanced taken at Mount Royal

 LEAP 4 with B- (80%)

 3. TOEFL iBT(Test of English as a Foreign Language), both home or paper version

 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)

 4. IELTS (International English Language Test [Academic, including Academic Online])

 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)

 5. Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency

 176

 6. MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB)

 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)

 7. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic, including Academic Online)

 58 (min. 55 in each area)

 8. CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)

 70 (min. 60 in each band) 

 9. CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)

 4.5 overall minimum

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 12490 CAD
    Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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