Diploma in Practical Nurse

To meet Alberta's growing needs in health care, the demand for licensed practical nurses is increasing. NorQuest College's Practical Nurse program, one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to become a professional practical nurse educated to give high-quality care to clients in a variety of health-care settings. Practical nurses are essential to Alberta’s healthcare system and are currently in high demand. In this program, you’ll gain a combination of theoretical knowledge, hands-on training, and practicum experience. Practical nurses find jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centres, community care settings, client homes, clinics, or doctors' offices.

Academic requirements Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course: 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 60% in ESLG 1860 70% in ESLG 1898 Mathematics – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course: 60% in Mathematics 20-1 70% in Mathematics 20-2 50% in Mathematics 30-1 60% in Mathematics 30-2 60% in MATH 1524 Biology – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course: 60% in Biology 30