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CAREERS IN HEALTH
Practical Nurse Diploma
100% OF BOW
VALLEY COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN HEALTH
CARE!
Practical Nurse Diploma Program educates you to enter one of the
most highly respected and in demand careers in health care
today. If you enjoy a challenge and have a desire to work in a
dynamic environment a professional career in Practical Nursing
is for you.
Practical Nurses work in an inter-professional practice health
team assisting clients to meet their physical, emotional and
psychological needs. As a member of the health care team you
will provide, daily living activities, administer medications,
provide medical treatment, perform assessments and create a
safe, comfortable environment for their clients.
At Bow Valley College the Practical Nurse Diploma Program can be
completed in just 17 months. Upon successful completion of the
program and the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE)
you are eligible for licensure with the College of Licensed
Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
The Practical Nurse Diploma Program has a variety of delivery
offerings including:
Practical Nurse Diploma Full-Time
Fall, Winter, Spring intakes
Practical Nurse Diploma Part-Time
Winter intake
Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma
Fall intake
Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses
Fall, Winter, Spring intakes
Practical Nurse Diploma Re-Entry
Fall, Winter, Spring intakes
Health Care Aide Bridging to Practical Nurse Diploma
Spring & Fall intakes
Instruction is provided in classroom and nursing skills
laboratory
settings, plus clinical experience in a variety of care settings
including
urban and rural hospitals, continuing care facilities, community
and
other health related institutions.
NOTE 1: Every effort is made to accommodate students in
clinical placementswithin the time frame of the program.
Students may be required to complete clinical placements during
evening and weekend hours and may also need to travel to
alternative locations. In rare instances, the College may need
to delay the date of completion until a clinical placement can
be arranged.
Under no circumstances are students allowed to participate in
clinical placements without submission of a current valid
immunization
report, current CPR Health Care Provider Level certificate and a
Current
Police Information check (PIC). The existence of a criminal
record may
prevent clinical placement, program completion, professional
licensure and
therefore, may affect employment opportunities.
NOTE 2: Due to expansion and construction at Bow Valley
College Main
Campus, the Practical Nurse Diploma Part-Time program and
Semesters 2, 3, & 4 are offered at our Franklin Station Campus.
Please visit our
website at: bowvalleycollege.ca/franklinstation for more
information.
COURSES IN PROGRAM*
(Subject to change)
Semester 1
College Success Skills
Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness
English Composition
Anatomy and Physiology
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
Adult Health Assessment
Nursing Theory I: Basics
Nursing Science Lab I: Basics
Semester 2
Applied Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Nursing Theory II: Intermediate
Nursing Science Lab II: Intermediate
Clinical Experience: Continuing Care
Introduction to e-Portfolio
Semester 3
Applied Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Nursing Theory II: Intermediate
Nursing Science Lab II: Intermediate
Clinical Experience: Continuing Care
Introduction to e-Portfolio
Semester 4
Maternity Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Introduction to Sociology
Transition to Graduate Nursing
Pre-Grad Practicum I: Community and Focus (3 weeks)
Pre-Grad Practicum II: Comprehensive
Career Skills Evaluation
* For more information on the individual courses in this program, please
refer to the glossary of courses on page 119.
CHECKLIST
Admission Requirements:
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8 for
further clarification.
Minimum final mark of 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2
or equivalent
Credit in Math 20 Pure or a minimum final mark of 60% in Math 20
Applied or equivalent
Minimum final mark of 60% in Biology 30 or a minimum final mark of
60% in Anatomy and Physiology (ANPH 150) at Bow Valley College or
equivalent
Pre-Program Requirements
The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the first day
of classes:
A current valid immunization report
Current Police Information Check (PIC)
Current CPR Healthcare Provider Level Certificate
International Applicants or Applicants Educated Outside of Canada
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by any one of:
Achievement of a TOEFL score of 557 560 on the paper-based
test, a score of 220 on the computer-based test, or a score of 83 on
the internet-based test (iBT)
Achieving an IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
score of 6.0
Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP
3) program at Bow Valley College with a grade of B
Math and Science proficiency can be demonstrated by:
English transcripts showing equivalent level Math and Science
completion
Additional Pre-Program requirements are same as above
Transferability
Graduates of this program may be accepted into:
Athabasca University Bachelor of Nursing Program 30 block
credits
Some transfer credit is available from:
Grant MacEwan College
Medicine Hat College
Mount Royal College
Prairie College of Applied Arts and Technology
Red Deer College
Fees & Dates
Dates: Jan. 6, 2009, May 4, 2009, Aug. 31, 2009
Program length: Four semesters (two years)
Domestic Tuition $1,972.50
Semester 2 $1,972.50
Semester 3 $2,026.50
Semester 4 $2,026.50
International Tuition $3,945.00
Semester 2 $3,945.00
Semester 3 $4,053.00
Semester 4 $4,053.00
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Semester 3 $5.00
Semester 4 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Semester 3 $49.60
Semester 4 $49.60
Materials Fee $90.00
Semester 2 $90.00
Semester 3 $90.00
Semester 4 $90.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
Semester 3 $127.00
Semester 4 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Semester 3 $240.00
Semester 4 $240.00
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $2,244.10
Semester 2 $2,244.10
Semester 3 $2,298.10
Semester 4 $2,298.10
Total Tuition & Fees - International $4,456.60
Semester 2 $4,456.60
Semester 3 $4,564.60
Semester 4 $4,564.60
Note: The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
administers the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE).
The fee is $600.00, subject to change.
* Fees subject to tuition increase.
Courses
Semester I
College Success Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college and career.
Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and critical
thinking.
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Health Education: Personal Health and
Wellness
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This university transfer credit course offers an overview of the
physical, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of personal health
and wellness.
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English Composition
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This university transfer credit course provides a solid
grounding in the processes writers use to communicate clearly.
By analyzing a number of written materials you have the
opportunity to develop reading and
writing skills.
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Anatomy and
Physiology
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This course provides an
introduction to the structure and function of the human body
according to body systems.
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Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
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This course teaches you to
relate and communicate on a personal, social, and professional
basis. Course activities
promote communication skills with children, adults, and persons
with special communication needs.
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Adult
Health Assessment
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Using knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you have
the opportunity to learn how to complete a holistic adult health
assessment. The course includes 40 hours of nursing practice
lab.
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Nursing Science Lab I: Basics
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Use nursing principles, critical thinking and problem
solving techniques to provide safe, competent care for clients.
This nursing lab course includes demonstrations, supervised
practice, and evaluation.
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Nursing
Theory I: Basics
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This course introduces you to nursing and the concept of
critical thinking. The nursing process and conceptual framework
of the program are used for holistic nursing care.
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Semester II
Pharmacology
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Learn the principles and
actions of medications, the rationale for medication use and
expected results. This course emphasizes critical thinking and
nursing principles to assess the need for, and response to
medications.
Pathophysiology
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This course provides a body
systems approach to common health care issues, focusing on
physiological changes that occur with health issues. There is an
introduction to microbiology emphasizing the relationship of
micro-organisms to illness.
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Nursing Theory II: Intermediate
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You have the opportunity to use the principles
underlying nursing actions, critical thinking, and health
promotion to plan nursing care for clients with health issues.
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Nursing Science Lab II: Intermediate
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Learn to use assessment, nursing and critical thinking to
develop the psychomotor skills to provide safe, competent care
for clients with health care problems. This lab includes
demonstrations, supervised practice, and evaluation.
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Clinical Experience: Continuing Care
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This course introduces continuing care settings with
opportunities to apply knowledge and assist clients with
activities of daily living. Provide safe and knowledgeable care,
medication administration, and health assessment.
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Introduction to e-Portfolio
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This course introduces you to e-portfolio philosophy
and software. Create and maintain an e-portfolio that emphasizes
your personal, educational, and career goals.
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Semester III
Community Nursing
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This course focuses on
community health, adapting nursing roles and activities to the
needs of the community. Levels of prevention, primary health
care, and determinants of health are discussed.
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Growth and Development
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of
human growth and development and typical behavioural responses
through the life span. Emphasis is placed on the stages of
development and their link to common events.
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Nursing Theory III: Advanced
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This course focuses on the skills required to care
for a client with complex health care issues. You have the
opportunity to plan the nursing care of medical/surgical
clients.
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Nursing Science Lab III: Advanced
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Use assessment, nursing, and critical thinking to
provide safe, competent care for clients with complex health
problems. This lab includes demonstrations, supervised practice
and evaluation of nursing practice.
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Clinical Experience: Acute Care
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Plan and provide basic nursing care in the fast-paced
acute care setting. Added to this challenge is pre/post
operative care.
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Semester IV
Maternity Nursing
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This course presents a family-centred introduction to
the needs and nursing interventions for childbearing families.
Community resources and client teaching are addressed.
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Mental Health Nursing
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This course introduces the assessment and treatment
of clients with psychiatric and mental health issues. Apply
nursing models and processes to the care of clients with
psychosocial needs.
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Pediatric Nursing
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This course presents a family-centred introduction to
the needs and nursing interventions for child rearing families.
Community resources and client teaching are addressed.
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Sociology
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This university transfer credit introductory course
examines how individual lives are shaped by ones place in
society. Focus is on Canadian culture, diversity, social trends,
and globalization.
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Transition to Graduate Nursing
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This course addresses the role and responsibilities
of the graduate Practical Nurse. The issues of professionalism,
ethics, and legalities are emphasized.
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PreGrad Practicum I: Community and
Focus
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This course facilitates the transition of working
under the supervision of an
instructor to working with a mentoring
nurse or preceptor in a community or specialized setting.
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PreGrad Practicum II: Comprehensive
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This course facilitates the transition of working under
the supervision of a mentoring nurse or preceptor to an
independent practitioner through consolidation of nursing
knowledge and practice.
Career
Skills Evaluation
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This final course in the college success series helps you assess
your employment skills and design a professional development
plan as you prepare to transition from college to the workplace.
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