Rural and Remote Nursing

Rural and remote areas in Canada, and beyond are underserved. There is a clear need for qualified nurses in these areas, particularly nurses who have additional education and insight into the complexities of rural and remote practice.

The Rural and Remote Nursing specialization will provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the contexts, experiences, and barriers associated with both the provision of healthcare and healthcare access.

The Rural and Remote Nursing specialization is comprised of four online courses with a focus on preparing nurses for advanced practice in rural and remote areas while offering University-level credentialling or lead to a graduate degree in nursing. The online approach focuses on learning within the context of practice and is flexible to meet student learning needs.

Graduate Certificate Connect Dates

UCalgary Nursing offers all Graduate Certificate courses online.

All courses in this program require students to attend instructor-led Connect Days, which are delivered online at scheduled dates and times (as listed in course outline). Students who do not attend Connect Days will normally be withdrawn from the associated course, as per the Graduate Calendar.

Student Connect days are scheduled in a virtual format.

May 6, 2025

SPRING 2025

NURS 696

_{1 day May 6}

July 2, 2025

SUMMER 2025

NURS 698

_{1 day July 2}

Sept. 9, 2025

FALL 2025

NURS 692

^{1 day September 9}

Jan. 13, 2026

WINTER 2026

NURS 694

^{1 day January 13}

May 6, 2026

SPRING 2026

NURS 696

^{1 day May 5}

June 30, 2026

SPRING 2026

NURS 698

^{1 day June 30}

NURS 692 - Fall 2024

Fundamentals of Rural and Remote Nursing

An examination of the relevant elements related to healthcare in rural and remote areas. Students will learn about the state of rural and remote nursing including facilitators and challenges to rural and remote nursing practice.

NURS 694 - Winter 2025

Special Issues in Accessing Healthcare in Rural and Remote Areas

An exploration and examination of the contextual issues faced by persons residing in rural and remote areas who are seeking health care. Current approaches to mitigating challenges and potential future solutions will be examined.

*Prerequisite(s): NURS 692

NURS 696 - Spring 2025

Special Issues in Provision of Healthcare in Rural and Remote Areas

An exploration and examination of the contextual and workforce issues faced in the healthcare system and by healthcare providers in rural and remote areas. Current approaches to mitigating challenges and potential future solutions will be examined.

*Prerequisite(s): NURS 694

NURS 698 - Summer 2025