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Diploma in Practical Nurse (Evenings/ Weekends)
NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada
CAD 27004
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 155
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
7
IELTS
94
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
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.
| What to expect from the program | Graduate with experience NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity.? |
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| Hands-on learning |
Clinical placements |
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Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful healthcare career? Practical nurses are essential to Alberta’s healthcare system and are currently in high demand. In this program, you’ll gain a combination of the theoretical knowledge, hands-on training, and practicum experience you will need to successfully write your Canadian Licensed Practical Nurse registration exam. NorQuest College education is inclusive, and our students are supported and prepared to meet the needs of a diverse society with hands-on training and caring for, and with, people from a variety of cultures, religions, and genders.? |
You’ll graduate with 195 hours of hands-on practice in a variety of lab settings.?? Engage with standardized patients, high-fidelity mannikins, and virtual reality learning throughout your program in our?Olson Centre for Health Simulation |
You'll?graduate from this program with 680 hours of work experience?from four practicums.? You will take part in a full-time clinical practicum and must arrange your own transportation to and from the facility. You may need to travel up to 100 km. Clinical shifts may include daytime, evenings, weekends, holidays, or a combination of shifts, depending on the course and delivery location |
Choosing your delivery option
This program offers multiple options—select the format that best fits your life and the way you learn.
Your class schedule will depend on the delivery options and locations you choose:
- Daytime: Monday to Friday (evening and weekend classes may be offered/required in certain courses)
- Evenings: Classes are delivered Monday to Friday after 5PM (weekend classes may be offered in certain courses)
- Weekends: Classes are delivered on weekends
- You will be required to complete your labs and clinical components in person at your designated lab location
Once you have applied for your program in a specific delivery option, it is expected that you will continue and complete your program in that chosen option. If an extenuating circumstance arises, you will be required to meet with a student program advisor and leadership to determine if it’s possible to change your delivery method.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 4 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 7.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 7.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 94
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
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
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
Biology—this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:
- 60% in Biology 30
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
27004
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 155
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
New Questers International Entrance Scholarship
Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
| Value | $1000 |
| Applicable programs | Full-time enrollment in any NorQuest Credit program that requires an entrance admission grade (post-diploma programs and programs without an admission grade requirement are not eligible). |
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Scholarship applicants must:
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