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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide nursing services to patients and their families in a variety of hospital, community, residential, and home care environments in collaboration with doctors, physicians, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses.
The Practical Nursing diploma program equips students with the knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide safe, competent, and ethical care.
The Sprott Shaw College (SSC) Practical Nursing Program curriculum is based on the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP, formerly the CLPNBC) Standards of Practice Framework. These include the Scope of Practice Standards, Professional Standards, and the Practice Standards as set out by BCCNP.
On completion of this program graduates will:
Sprott Shaw students are eligible to apply for Langara’s Advanced Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Nursing (Post-LPN) program.
At Langara College, successful candidates will receive the opportunity to complete Pathophysiology 2192 and enter into Term 3 of Langara’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Students will be able to complete the Bachelor’s program in 2 years and 8 months.
At Athabasca University, successful candidates will receive the opportunity to complete all of the non-nursing, required, support, and option theory courses for their Bachelor of Nursing through distance education. As students continue to work in their field, they can complete their baccalaureate nursing theory courses through a flexible learning environment. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and become registered nurses (RNs).
In addition to health authorities across the province, our graduates are working at recognized hospitals like Vancouver General Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, and more.
Sprott Shaw students have received acute, complex care, and long-term experiences at various recognized organizations including BC Cancer Agency, North Shore Hospice, Correctional Health Services, Good Samaritan Society, and Revera Living Incorporated where they have been placed in one of 175 homes and residencies across Canada.
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview, a Coordinator/Director interview and meet the requirements as set by the BCCNP.
Proof of meeting English Language and Math Requirements:
OR Equivalent
Math for Healthcare with a minimum grade of 64% OR
Equivalent
Applicants with English as a Second/Additional Language must meet the language requirements set by the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and be successful in one of the following: (subject to change, consistent with BCCNP requirements) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic Version, Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN). English as a Second/Additional Language:
As English is the language of study in BC, students must meet English language proficiency at an appropriate level to be accepted into the provincial PN program. These requirements can be satisfied through 3 years of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction and is also one of the country’s official languages. English as a Second Language/Additional Language courses are not included in this 3-year calculation. Those not meeting this requirement must achieve scores identified in one of the two tests listed below:
IELTS (Academic) with minimum scores of:
CELBAN with minimum scores of:
Applicants for this program must also have:
Note: CPR Level C, Standard First Aid, Foodsafe and WHMIS will be completed during the program.
Graduation from this program is based on: A passing grade in all theory courses; successful completion of all practice experiences, including demonstration of mastery of all the clinical competencies; each student must attain the entry-level competencies for an LPN in BC as set by the CLPNBC.
(Students may be required to have a refresher of CPR Level C, Standard First Aid, prior to beginning Level 4.)
Note: Successful graduation of this program does not guarantee a license to practice. Such license is issued by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC) after successful completion of the mandatory national examination.
Basic word processing and computer skills are required; a caring attitude and a sincere interest in the well-being of people are essential; foundational courses in Mathematics, Biology, Psychology and Sociology are an asset; flexible and adaptable work/life schedule to accommodate for clinical experience shift work; healthcare-related work/volunteer experience strongly recommended; must be able to cope with the emotional aspects of working with the sick, injured and terminally ill. Has the following required skills and abilities described in Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada Requisite Skills and Abilities (2013):
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