| This full time sixteen (16) month diploma program is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, judgments and attitudes to perform to the full range of competencies as identified by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The program provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative, and culturally sensitive with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals and families at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings in partnership with other health care professionals Upon successful completion of the program, learners will possess the competencies to successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE). Graduates will be able to care for selected clients chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity in a variety of settings. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Precalculus or Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C)
Applicants are required to have Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, and English 12 with a minimum grade of B or equivalent, Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent or Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent, VCC Health Sciences Math Assessment with 80% or completion of Math for Health Sciences (Math 1054) with 80%, Biology 12 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent, and Human Anatomy and Physiology (NURS 1602) with a minimum grade of 68% or equivalent within the last 3 years. Please visit the website for complete program requirements. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
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| Application Notes : | As English is the language of study in BC, students must meet English language proficiency (ELP) at an appropriate level to be accepted into the provincial Practical Nursing program. These requirements can be satisfied through one of the following: three years of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the medium of instruction and is also one of the country's official languages. English as a Second Language/Additional Language (ESL/AL) courses are not included in this three-year calculation, or Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum scores of: Speaking: 7.0, Listening: 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 7.0, Overall Band Score 7.0; or Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) with minimum scores of: Speaking: 8.0, Listening 10.0, Reading 8.0, Writing 7.0. CELBAN is only suitable for those who have studied Nursing in a country other than Canada.
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* 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.