| The Diploma in Practical Nursing at Northern Lights College follows the current provincial curriculum as revised in 2017. The program is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, judgments, and attitudes to perform to the full range of competencies as endorsed by the British Columbia College of Nursing & Midwives (BCCNM). The curriculum provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals (and families of individuals) at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings. Consistent with the BCCNM Scope of Practice: Standards, Limits and Conditions (2021), the focus for beginners' practice is “promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health, with a focus on clients with stable and predictable states of health." Upon successful completion of the program, learners will possess the competencies to successfully complete the Regulatory Exam - Practical Nurse (REx-PN). |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Mathematics
- Grade12 Biology
Applicants must submit transcripts indicating successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. They must also have completed one of: Grade 12 English, English 12 First Peoples, or Career and College Preparation ENGL050 or ENGL099 Foundational Writing with a C+ or higher, or Grade 12 Technical Communication 12 with a B+ or higher. They must also have complete one of the following mathematics courses: Grade 11 Math (Principles or Foundations) or Career and College Preparation MATH040 (Advanced/Grade 12) with a grade of C or higher. Students must also have completed Grade 12 Biology (Human Biology) or Career and College Preparation BIOL050 (Provincial/Grade 12) with a grade of C or higher. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5]
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| Application Notes : | After Acceptance: Successful completion of PNUR099: Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (or an equivalent course at another institution) with a minimum grade of C+ before the first day of classes in Semester 1. The completion date for the Anatomy and Physiology requirement cannot exceed five years before program initiation. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | After Acceptance: Students must meet the following requirements prior to the first practical experience in Semester One: CPR Level C, a solicitor general criminal record check, immunization as required by sites of practice education and recommended by the BC Centre for Disease Control (2009), and a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray. |
* 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.