College of the North Atlantic

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Practical Nursing

College of the North Atlantic

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:16 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $2,613

For more information on tuition and fees, please visit http://www.cna.nl.ca/programs-courses/Fees-And-Charges.aspx

Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

This program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing services for clients across the lifespan in institutional and community based settings within the approved scope of practice for licensed practical nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. It introduces the student to the role of practical nurse in promoting, protecting, restoring, maintaining and supporting the health status of individuals across the health and developmental continuum. The program encompasses classroom work supplemented with skills lab and nursing practice components.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    All students in the Practical Nursing Program must demonstrate their capacity to meet the entry-level practical nurse competencies. Please review the CLPNNL Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada: Requisite Skills and Abilities document at www.clpnnl.ca. The purpose of this document is to provide potential practical nursing students with information on the requisite skills and abilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

    * 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.

    Modified on December 16, 2022