The following answers some of the most commonly asked questions about Mount Royal University's Bridge to Canadian Nursing program.
- IENs who hold an Alberta license to practice as an RN
- IENs who have written the NCLEX
- IENs who are eligible to write the NCLEX
- If the CRNA has provided a letter stating that you are required to take the course, you must take the courses outlined in your CRNA letter.
- If you have enrolled in the program voluntarily, you may take as few or as many courses as you wish.
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.Each course takes four to six 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.
Please click on the clinical course link for requirements.
This depends on how many courses you plan to take. An individual course may take 4 – 6 weeks. If studying full-time, the core courses may take 6-8 months to complete, while all ten courses can usually be completed in 10 to 14 months.