Practical Nurse Diploma
2.5 years Full Time
CourseImg Nursing CAD 41980
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
CampusImg
Edmonton Campus : English
Scholarship
Specializations
  • Nursing
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Semester Tution Fee CAD 10925 10925.0
2nd Semester Tution Fee CAD 10450 10450.0
3rd Semester Tution Fee CAD 3800 3800.0
4th Semester Tution Fee CAD 8657 8657.0
5th Semester Tution Fee CAD 8148 8148.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 2022-01-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 2022-05-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1
    • 70% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 60% in ESLG 1860
    • 70% in ESLG 1898
  • Mathematics – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in Mathematics 20-1
    • 70% in Mathematics 20-2
    • 50% in Mathematics 30-1
    • 60% in Mathematics 30-2
    • 60% in MATH 1524
  • Biology – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 60% in Biology 30
  • Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:

  • IELTS Academic: no score below 7.5 in listening, 7 in speaking, 6.5 in reading, 7 in writing
  • TOEFL iBT: 94
  • CELBAN: no score below 10 in listening, 8 in speaking, 8 in reading, 7 in writing
  • minimum of 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

For more Details , Please Click on the Below link :

https://www.norquest.ca/cal/current/program/practical-nurse/requirements.aspx

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of CAD $150 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only and if the student is not having credit card TP will use its credit card and an equivalent amount will be charged from student.
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents)

Syllabus

Course Code Title Credit
Term 1 - 16 weeks
ANPH1001 (O) Anatomy and Physiology I 3
ANPH1002 (O) Anatomy and Physiology II 3
ENGL2550 (O) Introduction to Composition 3
HEAS1000 Health Assessment 4
HEED1000 (O) Health Education: Individual Health and Wellness 3
NCOM1000 Communications for Nursing 3
NFDN1001 Nursing Foundations I: Introduction to Nursing 4
Term 2 - 16 weeks
PATH1000 (O) Pathophysiology for Health-Care Professions 3
PHAR1000 Basic Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NFDN1002 Nursing Foundations II: Basic Nursing 7
NFDN2003 Nursing Foundations III: Medical-Surgical Nursing 9
Term 3 - 8 weeks
NPRT1001 Nursing Practice I: Continuing Care Practice 5
PSYC1060 (O) Principles of Psychology 3
Term 4 - 16 weeks
NFDN2004 Nursing Foundations IV: Maternity Nursing 3
NFDN2005 Nursing Foundations V: Pediatric Nursing 3
SOCI1000 (O) Introduction to the Study of Society 3
NPRT2101 Nursing Practice II: Acute Care Practice - Medicine 4
NPRT2102 Nursing Practice III: Acute Care Practice - Surgery 4
Term 5 - 16 weeks
NFDN2006 Nursing Foundations VI: Community Nursing 3
NFDN2007 Nursing Foundations VII: Mental Health Nursing 3
NFDN2008 Nursing Foundations VIII: Transition to Graduate Nursing 3
NPRT2200 Nursing Practice IV: Comprehensive Practice 7

Additional note

Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.

Students are expected to complete all the courses in the program prior to NPRT 2200.

​Credits required for full-time status: 13 credits (fall, winter); 5 credits (spring, summer)

For more information , Please click the link below:https://www.norquest.ca/cal/current/program/practical-nurse/courselist.aspx 

Description

To meet Alberta's growing needs in health care, the demand for licensed practical nurses is increasing. NorQuest College's Practical Nurse program, one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to become a professional practical nurse educated to give high-quality care to clients in a variety of health-care settings.

Student Success

Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:

  • are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands
  • have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their clinical practice
  • have access to a computer and Internet, and basic computer skills
  • are able to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour

Applicants are requested to assess their ability to fulfill the demands of the occupation of practical nurse. As a practical nurse, you must be able to:

  • work shifts and weekends
  • be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • use your knees, back, and arms to move clients who have minimal body strength
  • provide care to support people of various diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual preferences, and socio-economic status
  • function effectively in stressful situations
  • perform all skills independently

Students are required to travel to various locations to complete their clinical practice. Access to a vehicle may be required.

Refer to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta website for more information about becoming a licensed practical nurse.

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Cover letter, CV and SOP is required
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

 

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