Practical Nurse

School of Health, Education and Human Services
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Program Overview

The Practical Nurse program provides students with the education to enter a highly respected and challenging career in health care. If you have a desire to work in a dynamic environment, providing high quality nursing care in hospitals, community care facilities and other health related institutions, then consider a professional career in Practical Nursing. Practical nurses assist clients with activities of daily living, perform assessments, provide prescribed treatments and create safe, comfortable environments. Practical nurses collaborate with other members of the health care team to help clients meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.

Required Courses

Term 1

Term 2

 

Term 3

Term 4

To be awarded the Practical Nurse Diploma, students must complete all course/practica requirements and demonstrate suitability as outlined in the Learning Outcomes below:

     
  1. Understand the development of the practical nurse role and current issues related to the roles of practical nurses and other healthcare workers;
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  2. Function as a practical nurse in a variety of settings and as a member of a nursing or health care team;
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  3. Provide care for individuals, families and groups in various settings, recognizing the similarities and differences inherent in people and arrange care accordingly to meet their physical, mental, cultural, social and spiritual needs;
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  4. Assist with teaching of health promotion and illness prevention to individuals, families and groups as appropriate;
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  5. Supervise unregulated workers assigned to the team, as required; and
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  6. Integrate knowledge and theory from nursing and social sciences into practical care.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the School of Health, Education and Human Service’s Practical Nurse program a student must meet the following criteria:

     
  1. Grade 12 academic graduation with a minimum final mark of 60% in English 12, a minimum final mark of 60% in Biology 12 and credit in PMA 11 or AMA 11, OR
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  2. A minimum mark of C+ in both English 060 and Biology 060 and a passing grade in Math 050

and

     
  • Current Standard First Aid/CPR HCP *
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  • Current Immunization
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  • Mandatory Information Session

* Please speak to program coordinator for special offering of this certification.

Transferability

Graduates of this program may be accepted into Athabasca University - Bachelor of Nursing Program.

Employment

Graduates are qualified for employment in long-term care, extended care, home care and community settings, general medicine and surgery in acute care as well as specialized areas with additional education and experience. The present employment demands in the Yukon are in the areas of long-term care and extended care.

Duration

Four terms plus two preceptorships.

General Outcomes

Successful graduates receive a Bow Valley College/Yukon College Diploma and will be prepared to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examinations (CPNRE) and to apply for licensure in the Yukon.