Licensed Practical Nurse Program (Norquest College)

Trevor Duplessis
Phone: (780) 484-0303
Extension 267

Program Description

This program prepares you to become a professional Practical Nurse with unique skills and knowledge to work effectively with Aboriginal people.You will meet all Practical Nurse program standards and be prepared to write a national examination to obtain a license to practice nursing. You will study Aboriginal practice and special health concerns and work with Aboriginal clients. Graduates can apply for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centers, community care settings, client homes, clinics, or doctors' offices. Practical Nurses earn approximately $13 - $18 per hour.

Length

56 weeks

Admission Requirements

Minimum of 60% in English 30 or 60% in English 33
TOEFL 560/220 and TSE 200/50 if English is a second language
Minimum of 50% in pure Math 20 or 60% in Applied Math 20
Minimum of 60% in a 30 level science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics);
Biology is preferred
Clear criminal record check within three months of the program start date
Statement of good physical and mental health
Up to date immunization may be completed while in the program

Clinical Requirements

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Rescuer Certificate Level-C

* Current course descriptions can be found on the Norquest College website.

Year 1 - 38 weeks

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
ANPH-1001	Anatomy and Physiology I	3.0
ANPH-1002	Anatomy and Physiology II	3.0
ENGL-2550	Introduction to Composition	3.0
HEAS-1000	Health Assessment	4.0
HEED-1000	Health Education: Individual Health and Wellness	3.0
NCOM-1000	Communications for Nursing	3.0
NFDN-1001	Nursing Foundations I: Introduction to Nursing	4.0
PATH-1000	Pathophysiology for Health-Care Professions	3.0
PHAR-1000	Basic Pharmacotherapeutics	3.0
NFDN-1002	Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing	7.0
NFDN-2003	Nursing Foundations III: Medical Surgical Nursing (Parts 1 & 2)	9.0
NPRT-1001	Nursing Practice I: Continuing Care Practice	5.0
SOCI-1000	Introduction to the Study of Society	3.0
	Year 1 Total	53.0

Year 2 - 30 weeks

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
NFDN-2004	Nursing Foundations IV: Family Nursing 1	3.0
NFDN-2005	Nursing Foundations V: Family Nursing 2	3.0
PSYC-1060	Psychology for Health-Care Professions	3.0
NPRT-2101	Nursing Practice II: Acute Care Practice - Medicine	4.0
NPRT-2102	Nursing Practice II: Acute Care Practice - Surgery	4.0
NFDN-2006	Nursing Foundations VI: Community Nursing	3.0
NFDN-2007	Nursing Foundations VII: Mental Health Nursing	3.0
NFDN-2008	Nursing Foundations VIII: Transition to Graduate Nursing	3.0
NPRT-2003	Nursing Practice III: Focused Practice	3.0
NPRT-2004	Nursing Practice IV: Comprehensive Practice	4.0
	Year 2 Total	33.0
	Program Total	86.0

Students in the Practical Nurse Program with an Aboriginal Focus will take the following courses in addition to the Practical Nurse program.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
COMP-1010	Computer Applications Workshops	3.0
FAID-1005	Standard First Aid/CPR	1.0
GSCN-1000	Pre-Health Careers General Science	3.0
ABST-1000	Aboriginal History and Culture	3.0
Option	Optional Course	3.0
	Additional Credits Total	10.0