Diploma in Practical Nurse
Introduction
Practical Nurse is a Diploma program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.
College of the Rockies offers a two-year Practical Nursing diploma program taken face-to-face at the Cranbrook campus. Students study Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (PPNP 101) and progress through Variations in Health 1, Health Promotion 1, Pharmacology 1, Integrated Nursing Practice 1, and Consolidated Nursing Practice 1.
The program includes practicum-based learning and requires clinical practica. To meet practicum requirements, students may have to travel to regional areas in the East Kootenay. Graduates are eligible to apply to write REx-PN exams for licensure as Practical Nurses, and after completion of the second year they are eligible to write the Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (PPNP 101)
- Variations in Health 1
- Health Promotion 1
- Pharmacology 1
- Integrated Nursing Practice 1
- Consolidated Nursing Practice 1
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Practical Nurse at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Practical Nurse.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Once you are admitted and begin the program, you must complete Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (PPNP 101) with a minimum grade of 65% before being permitted to progress in to Variations in Health 1, Health Promotion 1, Pharmacology 1, Integrated Nursing Practice 1 and Consolidated Nursing Practice 1.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/practical-nurse/
More Information
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Practical Nurse
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.