Nursing Mount Royal University

Overview

The Nursing programme at Mount Royal University provides a rigorous academic foundation combined with extensive practical experience to prepare students for the healthcare sector. This degree focuses on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while addressing the evolving demands of modern clinical environments.

Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on application. The course covers essential topics such as pharmacology, anatomy, and Indigenous health to ensure a holistic understanding of patient wellbeing. Learning takes place in advanced simulation centres and diverse community settings.

The educational approach emphasises critical thinking and effective advocacy within the medical profession.

Why Nursing at Mount Royal University?

Mount Royal University offers a student-first undergraduate experience characterised by small class sizes and supportive faculty members. The institution is known for its strong focus on experiential learning, providing students with access to high-fidelity simulators and modern laboratory facilities.

The programme features robust partnerships with healthcare providers across Calgary and rural Alberta, ensuring varied clinical placement opportunities. These placements allow students to complete intensive shifts that mirror real-world nursing practice. Additionally, the university offers unique study abroad and field school experiences.

Graduates are highly sought after due to the university's reputation for producing career-ready professionals. The curriculum is specifically aligned with the requirements for the NCLEX-RN, ensuring a smooth transition into registered nursing roles. The faculty's commitment to indigenization and social equity further enriches the learning environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build foundational skills before moving into specialised areas of practice. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Theoretical Foundations of Nursing I
• Health Promotion with Individuals I
• Professional Practice I
• Fundamentals of Professional Communication

Years 2-4

• Mental Health
• Gerontological Nursing
• Palliative Approach for Individuals and Families
• Influencing Health, Equity and Social Action
• Awareness, Resilience, Advocacy, and Action
• Intensive Care Nursing and Emergency Nursing: Assessment

Careers with Nursing

Graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for licensure as registered nurses in Alberta and across Canada. The high demand for healthcare professionals ensures diverse career paths in various medical and community settings. Many alumni secure roles immediately following their successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.

Potential career roles include working as a registered nurse in acute care, mental health, or community clinics. With further experience or postgraduate study, graduates may progress into specialised positions. These include roles such as health administrators, nurse practitioners, educators, researchers, or clinical specialists.