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Assiniboine's two-year Practical Nursing diploma equips graduates with the skills needed to achieve the entry-level standards set by Manitoba's College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNM) and qualify for provincial licensure.
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are certified healthcare providers delivering patient care across diverse environments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.
Program Learning Objectives
Apply CLPNM's professional standards, ethical codes, and competency requirements when delivering patient care.
Develop professional nursing practices encompassing ethics, evidence-based approaches, self-management, and continuous education.
Showcase proficient communication skills including therapeutic relationships, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.
Ensure patient safety in all clinical environments through research-based care, proper reporting, knowledge application, and accurate record-keeping.
Exhibit competent care management through patient evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, health education, and clinical decision-making.