College of New Caledonia

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Practical Nurse Diploma

College of New Caledonia

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $12,746
International: $29,000

This cost estimate is for both years of the program.

Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

The Practical Nursing (PN) program is designed to provide graduates with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment necessary to assist individuals and families in community, acute and long term care settings. This program emphasizes care with a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that encourages the practical nurse to participate in collaborative practice with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Upon successful completion of a national licensing exam, graduates can work in health-care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, doctors’ offices, clinics, occupational health units, community nursing services and private homes.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants are required to graduated High school, or equivalent; BIO 130 or equivalent with a grade of “B-” or higher; English 12, or equivalent, or Engl 050, ENG 051, with a grade of “B-” or higher; and one of Foundations of Math 11, Math 045 or equivalent with a grade of “C+” or higher. Please visit the website for more information on entry requirements.
    Application Notes : Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IBT), an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent as determined by College of New Caledonia, or have completed CNC’s English for Academic Purposes.

    * 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 July 27, 2020