The Practical Nurse Program is a two year program that is completed in 65 consecutive weeks, full-time (approximately 16 months). This program is designed to give students Practical Nursing theory and clinical experience in continuing care, acute care, a specialty such as maternal, child care and community care. The program is also offered part-time or on a course-by-course basis.
Students will normally attend academic classes at Columbia College during the day, Monday through Friday. However, each student’s practical education experience will be scheduled according to the co-operating health care employer’s availability of clinical practicum placements. This means that the 722 hours of clinical learning may be scheduled over the course length between early morning, mid-day, late afternoon, evening, night time, and weekend periods. This will prepare students for the reality of the 24 hour, seven day week professional healthcare world. Note: clinical placements may need to be scheduled in alternative locations. The College may be required to delay the date of completion until a clinical placement can be arranged. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Pure Mathematics or Grade11 Applied Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology
For the English requirement, a minimum of 60% is needed for English 30 or English 30-1. A minimum of 70% is needed for English 30-2. A minimum of 50% is required for Pure Mathematics 20 and 60% is required for Applied Mathematics 20. A minimum of 60% is needed for Biology 30. A minimum of 75% in Medical Terminology course. |
| Application Notes : | Please see http://www.columbia.ab.ca/programs/professional/practical-nurse-program/admission-requirements/ for additional application requirements. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.