Practical Nurse Diploma Portage College
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Practical Nurse
Discpline: Nursing
Length: 4 semesters
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Lac La Biche (Main Campus) Campus
Cold Lake Campus
Program Description
Our program emphasizes collaboration, health promotion, and family-centered nursing. You'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide variety of health care settings, both rural and urban. Our enthusiastic, experienced instructors focus on building your competency in nursing practice through imaginative, innovative classroom and lab experiences. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to write the national licensing examination administered through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). This two-year diploma program is delivered via blended delivery with some classes and all labs being offered in person, and some classes being offered online. Students in the first semester of their program can expect the majority of their classes to be online with in-person labs and exams Because this program is in such high demand, you may wish to begin your studies part-time by taking university courses in the meantime. For more information, use the link to our Info Request Form below.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.