Cranbrook,
BC ,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,332
(c. USD12,553.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
If you possess strong observation, communication, and problem-solving abilities along with a passion for delivering excellent patient care, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse could be an ideal career path. The face-to-face Practical Nursing diploma program at the Cranbrook campus spans two years and equips graduates to deliver professional healthcare services to individuals and families in diverse environments. Upon completion, graduates qualify to take the REx-PN examinations for Practical Nurse licensure.
This program emphasizes caring as a fundamental principle. Practical Nurses support patient autonomy in healthcare decisions while recognizing each individual's distinct biological, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs. They provide comprehensive, safe care throughout all life stages, applying critical thinking and clinical expertise. Note that clinical placements may require travel to various locations within the East Kootenay region.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Secondary school graduation or equivalent
Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
Minimum 60% in either Foundations of Math 11, MATH 080, MATH 082, Pre-Calculus 11, or equivalent
Minimum 60% in either BIOL 090, Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses with a minimum grade of 65% must be achieved before taking Variations in Health 1, Health Promotion 1, Pharmacology 1, Integrated Nursing Practice 1 and Consolidated Practice 1
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to achieve the following scores in one of the two tests below:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum scores of:
Speaking: 7.0
Listening: 7.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 7.0
Overall Band Score: 7.0
Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) with minimum scores of:
Speaking: 8.0
Listening: 10.0
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 7.0
Tuition
CAD
17,332