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Practical Nursing

Diploma · 2 Years

As a practical nurse, you will provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing care to a diverse clientele with varying degrees and types of illnesses and/or disabilities across the lifespan. You will work collaboratively with the client and the multi-disciplinary team by holistically supporting the client’s physical, psychological, social, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual needs, and promote the optimal health and well-being of the client, family, and community.

CredentialDiploma
Length2 Years
CampusesPrince of Wales Campus, Summerside Waterfront Campus
Start datesSeptember 2026, January 2027
  • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
  • Grade 12 academic English, minimum of 70%
  • Grade 11 and 12 academic biology, minimum of 70%
  • Grade 12 academic math, minimum of 65%
  • Grade 12 academic chemistry, minimum of 70%
  • Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Standard First Aid and CPR Level C from a recognized First Aid/CPR provider (must be taken in person, NOT online)
  • Completion of Immunization Verification Form (required after acceptance)
  • Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, memberships, awards, and other relevant information
  • SAFE-1005
  • ANAT-1000
  • COMM-1150
  • NCPR-1008
  • NCPR-1010
  • NCPR-1016
  • NURS-1000
  • NURS-1010
  • NURS-1020
  • NURS-1025
  • NURS-1030
  • NURS-1100
  • NURS-2000
  • NURS-2005
  • NURS-2010
  • NURS-2020
  • NURS-2030
  • NURS-2035

Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/practical-nursing/index.php