Access to Practical Nursing 
Program Overview
This one-year program is designed for Health Care Assistants (previously known as Resident Care /Home Support Attendants in BC) who would like to upgrade to a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate. The Access PN program recognizes the prior education and experience of Health Care Assistants and provides them with a bridge to a Practical Nursing certification.
This innovative program allows students the option to continue working on a part-time basis for six months while studying online before committing to the final five months of full-time study in face-to-face classroom, lab and practicum settings in Cranbrook. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Practical Nursing certificate and will be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nursing Registration Exams (CPNRE) and to apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia.
Candidates in this program are eligible to receive loans from the BC Student Assistance program.
If you are a Resident Care Attendant or Health Care Assistant and would like to upgrade your skills to gain a Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate then the College of the Rockies has an enhanced program for you!
PROGRAM INTAKES: The May 16, 2011, intake is in progress. Future intakes will be considered after 2012 updates to PN and Access PN curriculum. Contact Us for more information!
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