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Regarding Winter and Intersession/Spring 2021:
The Academic Plan – Winter and Intersession/Spring 2021 has been developed to support continued student learning, where possible. College of the North Atlantic will continue to maximize its online learning and alternate delivery capacities to ensure that all possible program deliveries are completed to the best of its ability.

Practical Nursing

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  • School of Health Sciences
  • Program Length: 16 Months

    DEADLINE to apply: April 30, 2021. Please note this program is currently under review; this may result in changes in the overall duration of the program and overall student costs associated with it.

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Description


College of the North Atlantic brokers the Practical Nursing program from the Centre for Nursing Studies, delivering it in regions, outside St. John's, with a demonstrated labor market need.  To access information for the offering in St. John's please refer to cns.easternhealth.ca.

This program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing services for clients across the lifespan in institutional and community based settings within the approved scope of practice for licensed practical nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. It introduces the student to the role of practical nurse in promoting, protecting, restoring, maintaining and supporting the health status of individuals across the health and developmental continuum.

The program encompasses classroom work supplemented with skills lab and nursing practice components.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Clinical placements are a required element of this program and students will be assigned placements at approved training sites. Additional sites may be considered in consultation with program faculty. There is no guarantee that students will receive their preferred placement. All expenses associated with the completion of clinical placement will be the responsibility of the student.  
 
Students require a clear Certificate of Conduct (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerability Sector Check) to be permitted into a clinical placement. Students with an unclear Certificate of Conduct are advised to speak with program faculty at the beginning of the program.
 
For programs with competitive admissions, clinical placements are not affected by ranking in the competitive admissions process and will be determined under institutional guidelines.

PN Bursary
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador provides a Practical Nursing Bursary Program for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program. The program provides up to a $5,000 bursary to selected students, which covers the education program costs. For more information visit the Department of Health and Community Services website.

“All students in the Practical Nursing Program must demonstrate their capacity to meet the entry-level practical nurse competencies. Please review the CLPNNL Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada: Requisite Skills and Abilities document at www.clpnnl.ca. The purpose of this document is to provide potential practical nursing students with information on the requisite skills and abilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse.”

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.  Applicants who have followed the High School Curriculum of Newfoundland and Labrador
Applicants shall have completed Graduation Requirements for high school as set down by the Department of Education and obtained an overall average of not less than 65% in 3000 level courses.
OR
Applicants in their final year of high school who will complete the graduation requirements for high school as set by the Department of Education and obtained an overall average of not less than 65% in 3000 level courses may be conditionally accepted prior to the writing of final exams. This conditional acceptance will be subject to verification that the applicant has obtained an overall average of not less than 65% in 3000 level courses, when final examination results are released.
 
2.  Applicants who have followed the High School Curriculum of other Provinces of Canada // International Applicants
Applicants from other provinces of Canada or International applicants shall have successfully completed Graduation Requirements for high school as set by the home province/country or equivalent to Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education in 3000 level courses and obtained an overall average of not less than 65%.

3.  Applicants who have followed the Adult Basic Education Program (ABE)
Applicants shall have completed the Level III Adult Basic Education (ABE) Certificate with the approved combination of thirty-six (36) credits as set by the Department of Education.

4.  Applicants for Mature Student Status
An applicant, 21 years or older who has not fulfilled the admission criteria outlined previously. These candidates are expected to provide an official transcript.

**Note:       All applicants must follow the Application Process outlined below and must supply all documentation described therein.
 
General Admission Requirements
 
English Language Requirement
Applicants must be competent in the English Language. A test of English language will be required for applicants whose first language is not English AND/OR applicants who have completed high school in a language other than English.  Applicants who do not meet the criteria above but have post-secondary courses completed in English should contact the campus for further instruction regarding testing.
 
The tests with the acceptable scores are:
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System – Academic version). Scores: overall score of 7.0 with scores of 7.0 speaking, 7.5 listening, 6.5 reading and 7.0 writing.
  • CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses). Scores: 8 speaking, 10 listening, 8 reading and 7 writing. The official results of test score must be submitted before a decision will be made on your application. Test scores are valid for two years from the testing date. All cost associated with the English language requirements are the responsibility of the applicant.

Interviews
The College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to interview applicants in any of the admission categories.
 
Application Process
Applications to the Practical Nursing Program at the College of the North Atlantic will be reviewed for admission only when all of the following have been provided within the identified time frames. Incorrect and/or missing information may jeopardize an applicant’s inclusion in the selection process.
 
  • Online application form (and applicable fee) submitted.
  • Certified copy of the official birth certificate from the Department of Vital Statistics.
  • Official high school transcript from the Department of Education or equivalency certificate.
  • Certified copy of Level II grades and Level III Term 1 results (for current high school students).
  • Official transcript of all post-secondary courses/programs (if applicable).
  • Personal Statement.
  • Two references (forms provided) *Please note that references from family, friends, relatives or co-workers will be deemed unsatisfactory. If possible, references should come from previous or current employers and/or instructors/teachers/professors. Referees must forward the Reference Form directly to the campus.
  • A personal interview (if requested by the College).
Once an applicant receives a letter of acceptance, the following documentation must be submitted by July 30th.
  • Certificate for Basic Life Support (BLS); BLS/Health Care Provider/AED; or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – Health Care Provider (CPR/HCP) and Standard First Aid course. Both to be completed after January 2021. Annual BLS / CPR-HCP re-certification will be required.
  • Current Criminal Record Screening Certificate/Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check in satisfactory standing (dated no earlier than July 2021).
  • Child Protection Records (may be required)
Once an applicant receives a letter of acceptance, the following documentation must be submitted by September 30th. 
  • Immunization documentation

Courses


Semester 1 September to December (15 weeks)
Course Hours per Semester
  Theory Clinical Lab
Total
Hours
PN1100 Introduction to Nursing 39   33 72
PN1109 Anatomy and Physiology I 36     36
PN1130 Therapeutic Relationships 36   12 48
PN1225 Gerontological Nursing 36     36
PN1290 Pharmacology I 30   15 45
PN1170 Medical-Surgical Nursing 36   14 50
PN1110 Introduction to Nursing Practice   80   80
TOTAL 213 80 74 367
 
Semester 2
January to April
(15 weeks)       
Course Hours per Semester
  Theory Clinical Lab
Total
Hours
PN1200 Mental Health Nursing 36     36
PN1241 Anatomy and Physiology II 36     36
PN1251 Health Assessment 36   24 60
PN1360 Pharmacology II 30   12 42
PN1210 Mental Health Nursing Practice   80   80
PN1271 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice I   80   80
PN1215 Pharmacology and Leadership Nursing Practice in the Gerontological Setting   80   80
TOTAL 138 240 36 414
 
Semester 3 May to August
(15 weeks)         
Course Hours per Semester
  Seminars Theory Clinical Lab
Total
Hours
PN1330 Community Health Nursing   36     36
PN1300 Maternal-Child Nursing   36   4 40
PN1380 Medical-Surgical Nursing II   36   12 48
PN1305 Leadership in Nursing   36     36
PN1315 Leadership Seminars 40       40
PN1325 Maternal-Child Health Nursing Practice     80   80
PN1375 Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice II     80   80
TOTAL 40 144 160 16 360
 
Semester 4

 
September to December        
(15 weeks)       
Course Hours per Semester
  Theory Clinical Lab
Total
Hours
PN1400 Nursing Practice for Professional Development   192   192
PN1410 Preceptorship   280   280
PN1403 Community Health Nursing Practice   80   80
TOTAL   552   552
 
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
  SEMINARS THEORY CLINICAL LAB TOTAL HOURS
TOTAL 40 495 1032 126 1693

 


Locations & Start Dates


Carbonear Campus – September 2021
Clarenville Campus – September 2021
Corner Brook Campus – September 2021
Grand Falls-Windsor Campus – September 2021
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus – September 2021


 

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