Access to Practical Nursing Coast Mountain College
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Nursing
Discpline: Nursing
Length: 2 semesters
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Program Description
The Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program is designed to build on the Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certificate. Students who complete or hold an HCA Certificate* may complete the Access to Practical Nursing (APN) Diploma in 13 months rather than the direct entry PN program which is 24 months. The (APN) Diploma prepares graduates to provide professional nursing care to individuals and families in a range of settings. Graduates of the program can apply to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Examination (CPNRE) for licensure as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). LPNs are hired in the community, continuing care and acute care hospital settings. The CMTN Practical Nursing Access program meets or exceeds all of the Provincial education competencies required for Licensed Practical Nurse graduates.
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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.