Camosun College

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Practical Nursing

Camosun College

Faculty:Health & Human Services
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:20 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $14,694
International: $36,800

This cost estimate is for 2 academic terms and 2 practicums, and only covers tuition fees.

Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

Practical Nurses care for clients at all life stages across the continuum of care. Prepare yourself for a career that provides safe, knowledgeable & professional nursing care within a variety of health care settings.

In the Practical Nursing Program you will study from the same body of nursing knowledge as registered nurses (RNs) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) with a more focused approach in foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment appropriate to the role of a practical nurse. This program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, judgment, and abilities to contribute in all phases of care from prevention to acute treatment and management, to long term and palliative care.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C)  or   Principles of Mathematics  or   Precalculus  or   Applied Mathematics 
Applicants are required to have graduated from Grade 12, or equivalent. Please visit the website for more information on entry requirements.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]

* 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 August 16, 2021