Overview
The Practical Nursing course from Thompson Rivers University provides a learning experience that is integrated, professional, collaborative and culturally sensitive with an aim to prepare graduates to care for individuals and families at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings. Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will possess the competencies to successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam.
This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 51.3901). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.Websites that may assist you:
- BCCN&M
- BC Transfer Guide
- TRU School of Nursing
- Health Sciences Placement Network
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required documents have been submitted to TRU if requested from other post-secondary institutions and/or agencies by the dates specified. Official transcripts must be issued within two years of application and must be received in sealed envelopes from the issuing institution.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Variations in Health
Health Promotion
Pharmacology
Integrated Practice
Consolidated Practice Experience
Professional Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Sept (Every alternate year. Next intake: Sept )
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Williams Lake, Canada
Disciplines
Nursing Health Sciences View 117 other Bachelors in Nursing in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 12 (or equivalent), or mature student status
- English Studies 12 wih a minimum grade of 65% or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of 65% or equivalent
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent) 60%
- Anatomy and Physiology 12 with a minimum 60% (or equivalent)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of 65%
- TRU Williams Lake offers PNUR : Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses on campus every winter (January – April) semester. Alternatively, TRU Open Learning offers HLTH 1121; however, PNUR 1300 is preferred as it is provincially accepted. Please note: The pre-requisite for Human Anatomy & Physiology is Anatomy and Physiology (Biology) 12 with a minimum 60% (or equivalent)
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents25470 CAD / year≈ 25470 CAD / year
Additional Details
- National tuition one-semester estimates - $2,475.00
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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