Required Documentation
In addition to admissions documents required by the University of Calgary, the Faculty of Nursing will require immunization records/information, proof of N-95 Fit Testing, etc. An admission package will be sent from UCalgary Nursing to all newly admitted students containing all pertinent forms/requirements.
Once students have been admitted to the BScN program and/or prior to the commencement of their second year, there will be a number of documents and forms that students are required to provide and complete.
A package of forms is sent to all students via email in late June, prior to the program commencing in the Fall. Students are required to review these documents and sign/initial as required to demonstrate understanding, prior to submitting the completed documents back to the Faculty of Nursing.
Students are asked to wait until this information is sent from the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Office before completing any tests or other steps. Up-to-date information will be provided to all students at the correct time in their program.
Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
All students are required to have a valid Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sectors Search (VSS) on file with the Faculty of Nursing no less than one week prior to the start of Year 2 classes (when clinical placements begin).
In order to comply with the agreements with our clinical practice partners, the PIC must not have been completed more than three months prior to the start of classes. PICs completed prior to this time will not be valid for use in the BScN program.
The Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Office will send detailed instructions and a personalized letter to support PIC applications. Students should not apply for a PIC until they receive this letter. PICs completed too early will not be accepted and you will be required to re-do this requirement and pay the associated costs.
In most cases, a PIC is valid for the duration of your nursing program. However, in some cases our clinical practice partners may request a new PIC to be completed prior to placement at their site. Students are advised to keep the original document in a secure location, as you may be asked to produce it at any point within the BScN program.
If the Check results in a “not clear” determination or if a criminal record conviction is confirmed, students may be unable to progress in the nursing program. An internal University appeal process is available to applicants who are refused admission for this reason.
Subsequent to admission and at any time during the program, a student may be required to produce a current Police Information Check, the results of which could require their withdrawal from the program, in the sole discretion of the University. Students are obligated to inform the Faculty immediately of any change in status of their criminal record.
If you are charged or convicted of a criminal offense at any time during your enrollment in the program, you are required to inform the Faculty of Nursing Undergraduate & Gradate Programs Office immediately.
Students who are concerned about the presence of a criminal record should contact the Parole Board of Canada for information on receiving a Canadian Pardon/Record Suspension.
Immunizations & Diagnostic Tests
All nursing students are required to complete a series of immunization and diagnostic tests as outlined on the Student Immunization Worksheet. Documented proof of completion must be provided to the Faculty of Nursing prior to commencement of the program. Failure to provide the required documents may prevent students from particiapting in clincial practice.
A copy of the Student Immunization Worksheet and the Student Immunization Acknowledgement and Consent will be provided to all students prior to the start of the program, as part of the admission package.
Throughout the nursing program, students are required to ensure that immunizations are current and must provide proof of updates to the Faculty of Nursing. Failure to do so will result in students being removed from practice courses until such time as adequate proof has been provided. Please note requirements may change during the program as determined by Alberta Health Services and other clinical practice partners guidelines.
Immunization Resources
Individuals who have received childhood or other previous vaccinations in Alberta can access their immunization records via the online MyHealthRecords tool.
Students may complete the required immunizations and diagnostic tests through any provider of their choice, including pharmacies or travel clinics. On campus, Student Wellness Services offers all of the required testing and immunizations in one place, conveniently located on campus in the MacEwan Student Centre.