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PRACTICAL NURSE - HYBRID
On-site/hybrid delivery in Hinton - January 2011 intake
The Practical Nurse Diploma Program teaches students the knowledge, skills and clinical judgment to provide high-quality client care in a variety of health care settings. Students learn through online lectures, labs and clinical experience.
Admission Prerequisites
- Alberta High School Diploma
- Minimum of 60% in Biology 30
- Minimum of 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 or English 33
- Minimum of 50% in Pure Math 20 or 60% in Applied Math 20
- If English is your second language, please contact YREC for information on required language assessment scores
- Clear criminal record check within three months of the program start date
- Completion of health status questionnaire
- Completion of physical and mental abilities questionnaire
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Up-to-date immunization: hepatitis B immunization may be completed while in the program
Method of Delivery
Group paced/Hybrid
Courses are taken one at a time in sequence so prerequisite course requirements are met. Course supports include print course outlines and learner guides, textbook resources, synchronous on-line classes using Elluminate Live, self-study with tutorial support, workshops, guided practice of nursing skills using actual equipment in a simulated clinical setting, videos that demonstrate skills, recorded classroom reviews, on-line discussions, case-based simulations and email.
Dates of Delivery PN-Hybrid 2011 Schedule
Transferability
- Advanced Education in Orthopedics program for LPN's at NorQuest College
- Post-basic Operating Room program for LPN's at Grant MacEwan College
- Post LPN to Bachelor of Nursing Degree program at Athabasca University
- Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration program at Grant MacEwan College
Costs for Practical Nurse - Year 1 (approximate)
Cost breakdown to be provided shortly. Approximate total cost for the first year is $5600.00
Tuition:
Books:
Program
Tech Fees:
Other Costs:
TOTAL: $5600
Total Approximate Costs for Program
Please note the following cost are estimates.
Tuition:
Books:
Program Fees:
Tech Fees:
Other Costs:
TOTAL:
*Other costs cover expenses such as shoes, a watch, APA software, Internet modem, monthly Internet service, DVD, stethoscope, and CPR training.
Funding
Students may be eligible for Canada Student Loans, Alberta Student Loans, and numerous federal and provincial scholarships and bursaries. NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps program applicants explore funding options and maximize their student loan awards. See NorQuest College calendar for details on the bursaries and awards that are available.
Schedule
PN-Hybrid 2011 Schedule
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