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| School | Centre for Nursing Studies | | |
| Location | St. John's, NL, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 500
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 16 Month(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 65% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants shall have completed Graduation Requirements for high school as set by the Department of Education and obtained an overall average of not less than 65% in 3000 level courses. | | |
| Cost |
Tuition Per Semester (Sept, Jan, May, Sept) is $1500. | | |
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| Description | The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) is the lead institution for practical nursing education in Newfoundland and Labrador. The mission of the Practical Nursing (PN) Program is to prepare caring and professional practical nurses to practice in a wellness-oriented, client-focused and consumer-sensitive health care system. The program is delivered over 16 months and leads to a diploma as a PN graduate. Graduates are required to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
This program is designed to prepare practical nurses who are effective care-givers, client advocates, therapeutic communicators, collaborative team members and acceptable practitioners. Classroom, lab and clinical instructions are provided in an environment which promotes intellectual and personal development through lifelong learning.
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