Practical Nurse Diploma for
Internationally Educated Nurses
For information:
Bridge to Health Careers, Language Training
780.644.6764 or
- Two-year diploma (19 months)
- Designed for ESL students
- Full-time studies
- Daytime classes
- Spring start
- Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview
This 19-month full-time program is designed to support the internationally educated nursing professional in achieving academic and employment success. Language training instructors, in partnership with practical nurse instructors, help participants acquire the nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills required for practical nursing in Canada. Interactive classes, labs, and workshops are designed to target specific student needs and to assist with communication challenges, preparation for the practicum, and the national PN exam.
This program has four main components:
- ESL bridging communication and culture for nursing
- Accelerated PN courses and PN required courses
- Practicum training workshops
- Nursing practicum for internationally educated nurses
Career Potential
Graduates will receive a PN diploma and be able to start work immediately as practical nurses. Upon passing the Canadian Practical Nurse exam, graduates will be licensed practical nurses. Currently, practical nurses are in high demand. Practical nurses are also being asked to take on appropriate leadership/supervisory roles in hospitals and continuing care units.
Transferability
Practical nurses who are internationally educated may decide to continue with their studies to become registered nurse through re-entry/refresher and/or distance programs.
Admission Requirements
- CLBA 6/7, with an emphasis on the 7s, no more than two scores of 6, and no score lower than 6; or IELTS overall band of 6 or higher with no score lower than 6; or TSE score of 45 and a TOEFL CBT score of 195 (iBT 70)
- Graduate of a recognized nursing program
- An official transcript from your nursing program sent directly to NorQuest from the issuing institution
- Birth certificate and picture identification with your legal name (or a passport)
- Clear criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector check (More than one criminal record check may be necessary during the length of your program in accordance with work placement requirements.)*
- Up-to-date immunization record including hepatitis B
- Health status questionnaire completed and submitted
- Physical and mental abilities questionnaire completed and submitted
| * |
Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check. |
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Practical Nurse diploma.
Tuition and Fees
2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)
2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)
Program Outline (2010/11)
Year 1
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Term 1 |
16 weeks |
|
| ESLG 1150 |
Effective Speaking for Nursing IEN |
5.0 |
| ESLG 1151 |
Effective Writing for Nursing IEN |
5.0 |
| ESLG 1152 |
Effective Listening for Nursing IEN |
4.0 |
| ESLG 1153 |
Effective Reading for Nursing IEN |
5.0 |
| ESLG 1154 |
Intercultural Communication for
Nursing IEN |
2.0 |
| ESLG 1155 |
Medical Terminology for Nursing IEN |
4.0 |
| PSYC 1060 |
Psychology for Health-Care Professions |
3.0 |
| |
Term 1 Total |
28.0 |
| Term 2 |
15 weeks |
|
| ENGL 2550 |
Introduction to Composition |
3.0 |
| ESLG 1128 |
PNDIEN ESL Support |
10.0 |
| NCOM 1000 |
Communications for Nursing |
3.0 |
| SOCI 1000 |
Introduction to the Study of Society |
3.0 |
| |
Term 2 Total |
19.0 |
| Term 3 |
15 weeks |
|
| ANPH 1001 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3.0 |
| ANPH 1002 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3.0 |
| HEED 1000 |
Health Education: Individual Health
and Wellness |
3.0 |
| HEAS 1000 |
Health Assessment |
4.0 |
| NFDN 1001 |
Nursing Foundations I:
Introduction to Nursing |
4.0 |
| NFDN 1002 |
Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing |
7.0 |
| PATH 1000
|
Pathophysiology for Health-Care Professions |
3.0 |
| PHAR 1000
|
Basic Pharmacotherapeutics |
3.0 |
| ESLG 1037 |
ESL Lab Support |
4.0 |
| |
Term 3 Total |
34.0 |
| |
Year 1 Total |
81.0 |
Year 2
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Term 4 |
16 weeks |
|
| NFDN 2003 |
Nursing Foundations III:
Medical-Surgical Nursing |
9.0 |
| NFDN 2004 |
Nursing Foundations IV: Family Nursing 1 |
3.0 |
| NFDN 2005 |
Nursing Foundations V: Family Nursing 2 |
3.0 |
| 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 |
| |
Term 4 Total |
24.0 |
| Term 5 |
12 weeks |
|
| ESLG 1127 |
Practicum Training Workshops |
2.0 |
| NPRT 2111 |
Nursing Clinical Practice I:
Continuing Care Practice IEN |
4.0 |
| NPRT 2112 |
Nursing Practice II:
Acute Care Practice – Medicine/Surgery IEN |
6.0 |
| NPRT 2113 |
Nursing Practice IV:
Comprehensive Practice IEN |
3.0 |
| ESLG 1038 |
PNDIEN Exam Skills |
2.0 |
| |
Term 5 Total |
17.0 |
| |
Year 2 Total |
41.0 |
| |
Program Total |
122.0 |
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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