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| School | Nova Scotia Community College | | |
| Location | Halifax, NS, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 10,101
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- 2 of Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Physics
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| Prerequisites Notes | High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including: Grade 12 Academic English and Mathematics; and 2 additional Grade 12 Academic Sciences (Chemistry, Physics or Biology).
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| Description | Do you feel comfortable with others? Are you interested in the science of the human body and the promotion of wellness? Do you think you would enjoy being part of a team dedicated to providing client-centred care? As a practical nurse, you will call upon all of these talents. Today’s health care environments are fluid and fast-paced, and your success as a practical nurse depends upon your willingness to work as a team player, to be flexible and to enjoy working in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of this program graduates must write a national exam to become a licensed practical nurse. This exam qualifies graduates to practice in the field or to pursue further studies in health care. Licensed practical nurses can assume a leadership role on the health care team. Graduates work in long-term care, acute care, and community care. | | |
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