The following answers some of the most commonly asked questions about Mount Royal University's Bridge to Canadian Nursing program.
- Internationally educated nurses (IEN) who hold an Alberta license to practice as an RN, or
- IENs who have evidence of a recognized credential that meets the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CNRA) requirements, or
- IENs with a letter from CRNA indicating the need for the full bridging program/CRNA letter detailing required courses.
- If the CRNA has provided a letter stating that you are required to take the full program, please contact the BCN office at bcnnursing@mtroyal.ca.
- If you have enrolled in the program voluntarily, you may take as few or as many courses as you wish. Certain courses do have prerequisites.
Follow the directions on your College of Registered Nurses in Alberta (CRNA) letter. If you are interested in the BCN program, please contact our office at bcnnursing@mtroyal.ca.
You will begin by applying online to the BCN program at Mount Royal University.
View the ten most frequently asked registration questions.
If you have further questions, please get in touch with the Bridge to Canadian Nursing office at 403.440.6074 or bcnnursing@mtroyal.ca.Course times vary. Courses can take two to eight weeks to complete. The Mount Royal University Schedule of Classes will provide information on start and end dates for each course. You can view the Schedule of Classes online through myMRU.
You may only take two classes at the same time.
This depends on how many courses you plan to take. An individual course may take two to eight weeks. If studying full-time, the core courses can be completed in two to three semesters depending on admission term.