The Non-degree in Access to Practical Nursing Diploma at
Okanagan College
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Okanagan College is a public college located in British Columbia, Canada. It offers a wide range of programs and courses across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. The college is known for its commitment to student success and providing practical, hands-on learning experiences. It has modern facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed for their future careers.
Health Care Assistants (HCA) and Resident Care Attendants (RCA) can ladder into a new career as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Gain skills, attitudes and judgment needed to perform in a career in health care, with learning experiences that are integrated, professional, collaborative and culturally sensitive.
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Year 1 Pre-practice requirements: Complete all of the following (Access Level Semester prior to placement approval for CPE 217A) • Okanagan College Immunizations Record and Declaration Form • Proof of Vaccination for Covid-19 (as per Provincial Health Orders and/or employer requirements for student practice education) • HSPnet Student Consent Form • Student Practice Education Core Orientation or SPECO (online modules, requirement for all students prior to placement in BC health authorities) • Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum or PVPC (in person, requirement for all students prior to placement in BC health authorities) Complete all of the following (Semester 3 prior to placement approval for CPE 317) • N95 Respirator Mask Fit Testing Note: Pre-practice requirements are normally completed outside of regular class time. There may be additional fees associated with pre-practice requirements. Students are responsible for completing and submitting appropriate documentation for each requirement by the department due dates. Please wait for further instructions to be provided by the department. Access Level Semester PNSG 211A - Health Promotion A PNSG 212A - Professional Practice A PNSG 213A - Variations in Health A PNSG 214A - Pharmacology A PNSG 215A - Professional Communication A PNSG 216A - Integrated Nursing Practice A PNSG 217A - Consolidated Practice Experience A Semester 3 PNSG 311 - Health Promotion III PNSG 312 - Professional Practice III PNSG 313 - Variations in Health III PNSG 315 - Professional Communication III PNSG 316 - Integrated Nursing Practice III PNSG 317 - Consolidated Practice Experience (CPE) III Semester 4 PNSG 411 - Health Promotion IV PNSG 412 - Professional Practice IV PNSG 413 - Variations in Health IV PNSG 415 - Professional Communication IV PNSG 416 - Integrated Nursing Practice IV PNSG 417 - Consolidated Practice Experience (CPE) IV PNSG 511 - Transition to Preceptorship PNSG 512 - Preceptorship
Okanagan College is a leading public college located in British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1963, the college offers a wide range of programs in diverse fields such as arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. It prides itself on providing quality education through experienced faculty, modern facilities, and a supportive learning environment. Okanagan College focuses on hands-on, experiential learning, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers. The college also maintains strong industry connections, offering valuable networking opportunities and co-op placements to enhance students' employability.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
English Language Certificate
Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
