Diploma in Practical Nurse
College of the Rockies
Key Information
Campus location
Cranbrook, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 15,700 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Are you a caring and compassionate individual who is interested in being a key member of a healthcare team? If you have good observation, communication, and problem-solving skills and a strong desire to provide quality patient care, you may want to consider a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
The two-year Practical Nursing diploma program taken face-to-face at the Cranbrook campus prepares you to give professional care to individuals and families in a variety of health care delivery settings.
In September of your second year, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. You are then able to apply to be registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) in order to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Overview
The two-year Practical Nursing diploma program taken face-to-face at the Cranbrook campus prepares you to give professional care to individuals and families in a variety of health care delivery settings.
In September of your second year, you will be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. You are then able to apply to be registered with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) in order to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
Why Consider a Practical Nursing Career?
- Our ageing and growing population will require more health services, ensuring a need for LPNs;
- The annual provincial (BC) median salary for Licensed Practical Nurses is $54,226.00;
- According to Work BC, there is expected to be over 4000 job openings for LPNs in the next 10 years, with just over half being the result of retirements.
Practical Nursing Diploma Requirements
Level 1
- Anatomy & Physiology for Practical Nursing 3
- Professional Practice 1
- Professional Communication 1
- Variations in Health 1
- Health Promotion 1
- Pharmacology 1
- Integrated Nursing Practice 1
- Consolidated Practice Experience 1
Level 2
- Professional Practice 2
- Professional Communication 2
- Variations in Health 2
- Health Promotion 2
- Pharmacology 2
- Integrated Nursing Practice 2
- Consolidated Practice Experience 2
Level 3
- Professional Practice 3
- Professional Communication 3
- Variations in Health 3
- Health Promotion 3
- Integrated Nursing Practice 3
- Consolidated Practice Experience 3
Level 4
- Professional Practice 4
- Professional Communication 4
- Variations in Health 4
- Health Promotion 4
- Integrated Nursing Practice 4
- Consolidated Practice Experience 4
- Transition to Preceptorship
- Preceptorship