Practical Nurse
“Nurses are the heart of health care” Donna Wilt Cardillo

- Caring & dedicated
- Professional
- Looking to make a difference in the world
- Heavily interested in health & wellness
What exactly is a Practical Nurse?
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing basic nursing care and usually work under the supervision of RNs in many different areas of health care from acute care to long term care, community and home-based care to hospitals and clinics. For more information on becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada, please visit the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators website at www.ccpnr.ca.What kinds of skills will I learn?
Our Practical Nurse program provides hands-on practical experience and training in:- Adult Physical Assessment: assessment, implementation and health promotion for patients and residents.
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration/IV Initiation
- Charting and Documentation
- Communications & Interpersonal Skills
- Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Specialties: Long-term and acute care competencies.
What kind of hands-on training will I receive?

Is the program accredited?
Our Practical Nurse Program is the first private college program in New Brunswick and the only private college in the Maritimes to have full accreditation status awarded by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN).September Start
Term (Year 1): Sept – Aug Term (Year 2): Sept – May Practicum / Clinicals: 15 weeksFebruary Start
Term (Year 1): Feb – Feb Term (Year 2): Feb – Oct Practicum / Clinicals: 15 weeksCareer Choices:
The need for health care is on the rise and as a result the demand for professionals in every sector of the industry is rapidly increasing. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of physician and registered nurses, in order to provide care for the sick, injured and disabled- Hospitals
- Long Term Care
- Special Care Homes
- Community Health Clinics
- Health-focused Corporations
You Will Learn:
- Adult Physical Assessment: assessment, implementation and health promotion for patients and residents.
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration/IV Initiation
- Charting and Documentation
- Communications & Interpersonal Skills
- Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Specialties: Longterm and Acute care competencies
Admissions Requirements:
- Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology* with a minimum average of 65%
- Grade 11 or 12 English* with a minimum average of 65%
- Grade 11 or 12 Academic Math Level* with a minimum average of 65%
- Meeting with an Admissions Advisor
- Completion of a Faculty Interview
- Completion of the Pre-Admissions Aptitude Test
- Acceptance by the Admissions Committee
- Completion of the Pre-Enrollment Package
- Geographical quotas may be considered
- Additional high school or university courses considered an asset
- CAEL – minimum score of 60
- IELTS – 6.0 with no individual score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL (IBT) – 80, with no individual score lower than 18
- MELAB – minimum score of 80
- Duolinguo – minimum score of 55
- Cambridge English – minimum score of 169
- Pearson Test of English – minimum score of 50
Admissions Requirements – French School System
- Diplôme grade 12, diplôme adulte ou GED
- Rencontre avec un Admission Advisor
- Anglais 311 ou 411 ou 421 avec un minimum de 65%
- Biologie 411 ou 421 avec un minimum de 65%
- Math 311B ou 321B avec un minimum de 65%
- Test Pré-Admission
- Entrevue de Faculté
- Des quotas géographiques peuvent être considérés
Course Descriptions:
101 Anatomy and Physiology/Human Disease
This theory course discusses the human anatomy and physiology pertinent to the Licensed Practical Nurse. Students are introduced to the structure and function of the human body in health. Students will also be introduced to human disease and medical terminology.105 Communications and Interpersonal Skills
Through an interactive classroom environment, the student will gain the basic skills and techniques necessary to communicate appropriately with staff, clients, families and other health care providers. Focus will also be given to the importance of proper documentation and reporting. Also, attention to nursing theories that pertain to communication and basic needs all humans require will be examined. This course will be delivered through lecture, group activities, and journals, role playing and guest speakers.103 Pre-Clinical Theory
Through an interactive classroom setting students will gain knowledge of theory related to the Canadian Health Care System and the foundation of nursing to appropriately deliver care. Students will know and practice the principles behind the skills that will be delivered at the bedside. As well, students will be able to use and understand the terminology used in nursing.104 Beginning Nursing Skills Lab
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to perform basic nursing skills that are commonly required in the care of patients. These skills are required in acute, long term and community settings. In addition to classroom theory, the student will have an opportunity to practice and perform skills in the simulation lab. The student must be successful in both the theory and all lab components of this course.203 Intermediate Pre-Clinical Theory
This course will be a continuation from semester one focusing on those skills that are more in depth and require a greater skill and knowledge level. Students will learn and practice the principles behind the skills that will be delivered at the bedside.107 Care of the Elderly
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the process of care that is brought to the bedside while caring for those clients who are either brand new to life, suffering with life threatening illness or perhaps in the last stages of the dying process.204 Anatomy & Physiology and Human Disease II
This theory course is a continuation of PN 101 and also discusses the human anatomy and physiology pertinent to the Licensed Practical Nurse role in overall health assessment of clients prior to developing evidence based strategies for their initial and on-going care. Students are introduced to the structure and function of the human body in health, human disease and medical terminology.102/202/302/402/502 Clinical Practice
During this series of clinical courses, students will provide care, education and interventions in practice. Clinics may be held on site or in a variety of agency/clinical settings. Clinics will be sequenced appropriately based on theory material covered. Clinical practice will be experienced in settings including, but not limited to: medical/surgical, maternal, geriatrics, pediatrics, mental health as well as a variety of community settings. *Although some clinic/lab sessions will be on site, students will be responsible for travel and costs associated with relocation, travel and other to access assigned clinical sites. Clinical rotations are scheduled throughout the program.207 Nutrition and Healthy Living
This theory course teaches the fundamentals of healthy living and the communication techniques needed to facilitate management of patients in the clinical setting. It also fosters patients’ learning of self-care practices and how these relate to total patient health. Students will also be able to identify and explain the relationship between nutrition and diabetes and describe the effects of this disease due to poor nutrition.301 Phlebotomy Nursing Skills
During this lab experience, students will partake in the practical applications of phlebotomy and venipuncture. During this time, students will integrate their knowledge and skills in providing simulated nursing care to fellow students and simulation equipment. The level of care the student will be able to provide will be of a higher level and their critical thinking will be tested.206 Introduction to Pharmacology
This course will explore how and why medications are taken, their drug classification and how to document what has been given. Proper terminology and documentation will also be looked at.201 Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab
The lab experience will continue to be a time for students to integrate their knowledge and skills in providing simulated nursing care to fellow students and simulation equipment. The level of care the student will be able to provide will be of a higher level and their critical thinking will be tested with each scenario given.208 Introduction to Adult Physical Assessment I
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to develop health assessment skills and techniques required to properly obtain a full health assessment of a client. It includes an introduction to a health assessment, components of health interview and guidelines to performing a head-to-toe physical examination.308 Adult Physical Assessment II
Through an interactive class, students will gain invaluable skills and techniques required in obtaining a full patient health history along with performing head to toe physical assessments and the possible abnormalities that may be discovered. The student will learn important health promotion and counseling information in order to facilitate patient teaching.- Safety at Work
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- WHIMIS
- CPR
- First Aid