Practical Nurse Diploma
Contact:
Maureen Matejka
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information visit the Nursing Department, under Academic Departments.
Two Year Diploma
This program delivered over two academic years prepares the graduate to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) following graduation and successful completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam. As a LPN, the graduate will provide nursing care in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, the community and other health care agencies.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the program the student must:
- meet the following academic requirements:
- 60% or better in ELA 30-1
- 60% or better in Biology 30
- 60% or better in Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20 (old), Mathematics 30-2 or Math 33 (old) OR 70% or better in Mathematics 20-2 or Mathematics 20-3
- Immunization and Testing Records Form to be completed prior to program start date.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the above requirements the student must provide evidence of current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. You must recertify each year.
Note: While not an admission requirement for the program, applicants are advised that they will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check to most agencies where they will be placed for practicum experiences. The existence of a Criminal Record may prevent practicum placement, program completion, professional licensure and therefore affect future employment prospects. It is the decision of each agency or institution to accept or reject a student for placement or observation experience based on the results of the criminal record check.
Program Content
Year 1 Fall Term
- COMM 191 Oral Communication
- PN 216 Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology
- PN 217 Adult Health Assessments
- PN 218 Nursing Science I - Foundations
- SOCI 260 Sociological Concepts & Perspectives (or equivalent 3 credit humanities, social science or science course)
Year 1 Winter Term
- PN 225 Pathophysiology
- PN 226 Applied Pharmacology
- PN 227 Nursing Science II - Advanced Skills
- PN 228 Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
- PN 229 Continuing Care Practicum
Year 1 Spring Term
Year 2 Fall Term
- PN 231 Mental Health
- PN 235 Nursing Science III - Medical/Surgical Nursing
- PN 237 Acute Care Practicum
- PN 236 Health Education
Year 2 Winter Term
- PN 242 Pediatric Nursing
- PN 243 Maternity Nursing
- PN 246 Community Nursing
- PN 247 Nursing Science IV - Transition to Graduate
- PN 248 Focused Practicum
- PN 249 Comprehensive Practicum
Program Cost Estimates
Graduation Requirements
You must pass all required courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.