Diploma in
Practical Nurse Diploma
Portage College
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 5,317 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* total tuition & mandatory fees for year for domestic students: $5,317.18 / total tuition & mandatory fees for year for international students: $15,345.11
Introduction
We've expanded!
Get career ready at one of these three fantastic campuses: Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, or St. Paul.
Our program emphasizes collaboration, health promotion, and family-centered nursing. You'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, both rural and urban. Our enthusiastic, experienced instructors focus on building your competency in nursing practice through imaginative, innovative classroom and lab experiences. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to write the national licensing examination administered through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
This two-year diploma program is delivered in two formats: onsite and blended delivery. Returning second-year students will be on-site as much as possible to take part in labs. First-year students will take theory classes online and will be on-site in the fall semester.
The application deadline is July 15; however, late applications will be considered if seats remain available.
Because this program is in such high demand, you may wish to begin your studies part-time by taking university courses in the meantime.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year One Course Listing
- Anatomy I
- Communications For Health Professionals
- Health Assessment
- Personal Health & Wellness
- Introductory Composition
- Introductory Psychology
- Nursing Foundations 1: Introduction To Nursing
- Nursing Foundations 2: Basic Nursing
- Nursing Practice I: Continuing Care Practicum
- Pharmacotherapeutics For Health Professionals
- Physiology I
- Physiology II
Year Two Course Listing
- Nursing Practice 2: Acute Care Practicum
- Sociology Of Aging
- Nursing Foundations 3: Medical Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Foundations Iv: Maternity
- Nursing Foundations V: Pediatrics
- Nursing Foundations Vi: Community Nursing
- Nursing Foundations Vii: Mental Health
- Transition To Professional Practice
- Nursing Practice 3: Acute Care Practicum
- Nursing Practice Final Comprehensive Practicum
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be eligible for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centers, community care settings, client homes, or doctor's offices. Practical nurses earn approximately $26.45 to $34.63 per hour.