Practical Nurse Diploma College of New Caledonia
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Practical Nurse
Discpline: Nursing
Length: 4 semesters
Check My EligibilityPrince George Campus
Program Description
The Practical Nursing (PN) program is designed to provide graduates with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment necessary to assist individuals and families in community, acute and long term care settings. This program emphasizes care with a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that encourages the practical nurse to participate in collaborative practice with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Upon successful completion of a national licensing exam, the licensed practical nurse can work in a variety of health care settings.
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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.