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Assiniboine's two-year Practical Nursing diploma equips graduates with the skills needed to achieve the entry-level requirements 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 settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health environments.
Program Learning Objectives
Apply CLPNM's professional standards, ethical codes, and competency requirements when delivering nursing services.
Develop professional nursing practices encompassing ethical decision-making, research-based approaches, self-management, and continuous education.
Exhibit proficient interpersonal skills, therapeutic communication, cultural awareness, and teamwork abilities.
Ensure patient safety in both training and clinical environments through research-based care, proper reporting, knowledge application, and accurate record-keeping.
Show competency in patient care coordination including evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, case management, health education, and clinical decision-making.