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Practical Nursing Diploma

16 Months On Campus Diploma Program

Vancouver Community College

Program Overview

This full time sixteen (16) month diploma program is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, judgments and attitudes to perform to the full range of competencies as identified by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The program 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 in partnership with other health care professionals Upon successful completion of the program, learners will possess the competencies to successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE). Graduates will be able to care for selected clients chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity in a variety of settings.

Program Key Stats

$14588 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, English 12 with a C (60%) or equivalent, or English Language Proficiency at the grade 12 level, Portfolios, Reference Letters, official transcripts, Proof of English Proficiency IELTS- 6.5 score, TOEFL- 84 score.

Career Options

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