Get career ready at one of these three fantastic campuses: Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, or St. Paul.

Our program emphasizes collaboration, health promotion, and family-centered nursing. You'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, both rural and urban. Our enthusiastic, experienced instructors focus on building your competency in nursing practice through imaginative, innovative classroom and lab experiences. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to write the national licensing examination administered through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

This two-year diploma program is delivered in two formats: onsite and blended delivery. Returning second-year students will be on-site as much as possible to take part in labs. First-year students will take theory classes online and will be on-site in the fall semester.

The application deadline is July 15; however, late applications will be considered if seats remain available.

Because this program is in such high demand, you may wish to begin your studies part-time by taking university courses in the meantime.

Year 1: A High School Diploma is Recommended:

Biology 30 with a Minimum 60% or equivalency

English 30-2 with a Minimum 70% or equivalency

Math 20-2 with a Minimum 60% or equivalency

Note: Those who do not meet the admission requirements listed above are encouraged to look into Open Studies

Minimum age of 18 prior to first practicum placement

Copy of CPR Heart & Stroke BLS for Healthcare Providers Certificate. Must be valid until the end of April of the first year.

Current Signed Immunization Record - To be completed prior to Clinical Placement

Health Status Questionnaire signed by a nurse practitioner or physician

Police Information Check & Vulnerable Sector Search - To be completed within 90 days of the program start date

ESL - ALL students whose first language is not English must meet one of the following: 

IELTS Academic Format with minimum scores as follows: Listening 7.5; Reading 6.5; Writing 7.0; Speaking 7.0.

TOEFL iBT (internet Based) with minimum test scores as follows: Listening 23; Reading 21; Writing 25; Speaking 22.

CELBAN, with a minimum test score as follows: Listening 10; Reading 8; Writing 7; Speaking 7

Note: Testing must have been completed within two years prior to application to the program

Year 2: Completion of Year 1 nursing courses.

Students new to the program must provide a Police Information Check & Vulnerable Sector Search

The Practical Nurse diploma will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration program at Grant MacEwan University. Currently, Post LPN degrees in nursing programs are available through the following institution: Athabasca University Minimum 25% Residency Requirement for Graduation. The following Portage College courses are transferable to and from University Studies; BIOL230 - Anatomy I, BIOL231/2 - Physiology I/II, COMM135 - Communications for Health Professionals, ENGL102 - Intro Composition, HEED105 - Personal Health & Wellness, PSYC104 - Intro Psychology and SOCI125 - Sociology of Aging.

Prior Learning Assessments are available for the PN program. If you feel you have prior learning that you would like assessed or have questions about this assessment process, please contact one of our Student Advisors. Our Student Advisors can provide you with the Prior Learning Assessment guideline and related application form.

Admissions Option 2

Nursing Foundations 1: Introduction To Nursing

Nursing Practice I: Continuing Care Practicum

Pharmacotherapeutics For Health Professionals

Nursing Foundations 3: Medical Surgical Nursing

Nursing Foundations Vi: Community Nursing

Nursing Practice Final Comprehensive Practicum

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Graduates will be eligible for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centers, community care settings, client homes, or doctor's offices. Practical nurses earn approximately $26.45 to $34.63 per hour.

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Explore endless possibilities and opportunities by studying in beautiful North-Eastern Alberta, Canada. With an abundance of beautiful lakes, boreal forests, and an abundance of fauna and flora this park-like natural setting is an experience that will surely leave a lasting impression on you. Each of our campuses is located in unique towns with amazing stories and rich diverse histories waiting to be explored.

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