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Diploma in Practical Nursing Access

This full-time program prepares graduates to provide nursing care in partnership with other health care professionals. Graduates will be able to care for selected clients chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity in a variety of settings.

Please note: it is intended that this Access to Practical Nursing curriculum is used in conjunction with the Practical Nursing Provincial Curriculum (2012). The first level of the Access to PN Curriculum was adapted from the Practical Nursing Provincial Curriculum (2012). An in-depth comparison of the Health Care Assistant Provincial Curriculum (2008) and the Practical Nursing Provincial Curriculum (2012) and identification of the curriculum gaps resulting from this comparison has led to the development of this Access curriculum. The other levels are the same as courses in the Practical Nursing Provincial Curriculum (2012).

Licensed Practical Nurses in BC provide nursing services to patients and their families across the lifespan in a variety of hospital, community, long-term care and home care environments working as an integral part of the health team in collaboration with Physicians, RNs and RPNs. LPNs practice nursing using their knowledge, skills, judgment, critical thinking and problem solving to provide safe, competent and ethical care.

Comprehensive patient assessments serve as the basis for developing individual nursing care plans. As a Practical Nurse and valued member of the primary healthcare team you are qualified to:

• Provide nursing care in the acute, geriatric and home care settings

• Assess and monitor patients in various healthcare settings

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as personal care

• Administer medication to patients and monitor their effectiveness

• Document assessments and report progress

• Perform examinations in consultation with doctors, registered nurses and therapists

• Educate patients and family regarding health-related issues

• Advocate for clients

• Assist in rehabilitation activities

• Be a team leader and assign care to unregulated care providers

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a private post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support.

Sprott Shaw College is the subsidiary company of CIBT Education Group, one of the fastest-growing companies in BC according to Business in Vancouver. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented.

We are a proud partner of Pride at Work Canada. Pride at Work Canada was founded in May 2008 by a group of dedicated individuals with a vision — to improve the climate of inclusiveness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans–identified (LGBT) employees in the workplace.

Sprott Shaw understands the importance of a sustainable and meaningful career so we make it a priority to help our current and graduated students find permanent employment positions in their dream career path.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All Business Programs
All Tourism/Hospitality Programs
All ECE Programs
All CSW Programs
All SETA/EA Programs
Note: exceptions are listed below

• Sprott Shaw College’s English Language Assessment (minimum
score or 20/40); OR
• IELTS overall score of 5.5 (minimum); OR
• TOEFL iBT score of 46; OR
• Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partner ESL
schools; OR
• Equivalent on the table listed below

Global Business Management (Post
Graduate Diploma)

Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university

• Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university
AND
• Sprott Shaw’s English Language Assessment with a minimum
score of 25/40; OR
• Minimum IELTS Score 6.0 Overall or IBT TOFEL Score 6.0; OR
• Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partnered ESL
schools

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