| The Practical Nurse program prepares students to be registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE). Various career opportunities for graduates exist within the Canadian healthcare system. The program is approved by the Education Standards Advisory Committee with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). All the courses in the Practical Nurse program are completed at Northwestern Polytechnic and healthcare agencies within or near Grande Prairie. Clinical placements may involve evening hours, night hours, and weekends. Students may be required to attend at least one clinical placement outside of Grande Prairie. Students are responsible for obtaining transportation to the clinical placements and for the costs of necessary travel and accommodations. Required clinical placements may be a distance of 150 kilometres or more from Grande Prairie. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Immunization – some immunizations including Hepatitis B, may need to be initiated prior to the first day of the program.
Standard First Aid
CPR-BLS - must be through Heart and Stroke. No other certificate will be accepted. Must be current for the year as of the date set out by the department. No exceptions.
COVID-19 Vaccination |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* 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.
