Practical Nurse

If you are compassionate and want to make a big difference in the lives of people when they’re at their worst, the Practical Nurse program is for you. You will learn how to care for people throughout their lives. The skills you develop will enable you to provide hands-on nursing care to clients in a variety of settings. Clinical practice is provided in several areas including: medicine, surgery, geriatrics, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and community nursing. These clinicals enable you to acquire knowledge about yourself, clients and colleagues, as well as the healthcare system in which you will strive to achieve excellence in nursing practice. Practical Nurses are committed to providing quality care that meets the needs of their clients and their families, in a spirit of respect for human dignity.

• High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency
• One (1) science from the following:
• • Biology 112 or 122
  • Chemistry 112 or 122
  • Physics 112 or 122

As a graduate of this program, you may be employed within a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, community and many non-traditional settings.

3233 - Licensed Practical Nurses
3413 - Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Elderly Care
• Care of Mother and Newborn
• Care of the Child
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Nursing Care
• Communications
• Medication Administration
• Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
• Nursing Skills
• Community Nursing
• Back In Form
• Physical Assessment
• Health and Safety
• Clinical Practicum

You will be asked to submit proof of a satisfactory physical examination and immunization, by following the instructions on the standardized New Brunswick Community College Medical Examination and Immunization form. In addition, various health facilities throughout the province may require the completion of their medical/immunization form and proof of valid CPR certification before clinical practicums can occur. Additional expenses may be incurred as a result of attendance at professional workshops and the annual meeting of ANBLPN. The nature of this profession requires a sincere desire to work with and help other people, at times under challenging circumstances. The individual who chooses this profession should demonstrate optimal mental and physical health and fitness, stamina and motivation. You should also respect and recognize the dignity of each individual you meet and be willing to work shifts and occasional weekends. For further information regarding Licensed Practical Nurses, please refer to the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses at www.anblpn.ca.

Practical Nurse is accredited as follows:

Practical Nurse has developed articulation arrangements with other institutions as follows:

Practical Nurse graduates may have an opportunity to aquire the following external certifications upon meeting the external agencies certification requirements and paying any required fees to the external agency: