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School | Sprott Shaw College - Victoria Campus | | |
Location | Victoria, BC, Canada | | |
School Type | Career College | | |
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Degree | Diploma | | |
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Length | 61 Week(s) | | |
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Prerequisites | - Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 English or Grade12 Communications
- Grade11 Principles of Mathematics or Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) or Grade11 Precalculus
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Prerequisites Notes | Applicants are required to have a Grade 12 transcript, GED, ABE or equivalent (all transcripts must be "true certified copies" or originals); English 12 with 67% OR Communications 12 with 76% OR SSC Communications for Healthcare with 76%; Math 11 Principles with a grade of C OR Math 11 Foundations with a grade of C OR Precalculus 11 with a grade of C OR SSC Math for Healthcare with 64%; and Biology 12 (Human Biology) with a grade of 64% OR SSC Biology Basics with a grade of 64%. | | |
Cost | This cost estimate does not include books, supplies and other applicable costs. There is also a non-refundable registration fee of $250. | | |
Scholarships | 2 scholarship(s) | | |
Description | This full-time program prepares graduates to provide nursing care in partnership with other health care professionals. Graduates will be able to care for selected clients chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity in a variety of settings.
Licensed Practical Nurses in BC provide nursing services to patients and their families across the lifespan in a variety of hospital, community, residential and home care environments working as an integral part of the health team in collaboration with Physicians, RNs and RPNs. LPNs practice nursing using their knowledge, skills, judgment, critical thinking and problem solving to provide safe, competent and ethical care.
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