Practical Nurse Year 2
Program Details
Program Phone Number
780-639-0030
Program Description
This unique nursing education program delivered from a rural perspective prepares students to meet the competencies required to enter the exciting, dynamic profession of Practical Nursing. Our program is centered on the McGill Model of nursing, which emphasizes collaboration, health promotion and family-centered nursing. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide variety of health care settings, both rural and urban. Graduates are eligible to write the national licensing examination administered through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. Our enthusiastic, experienced instructors incorporate individual learning needs and imaginative, innovative classroom and lab experiences.
Credential
Diploma
Admission Requirements
Completion of Year 1 nursing courses. Students must provide new criminal record check prior to clinical practicums. Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements at our Moodle Site.
Practicum
1. October 29/12-December 21/12
2. April 08/13 – April 28/13
3. May 01/13 - May 31/13
Career Potential
Graduates will be eligible for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centers, community care settings, client homes, or doctor’s offices. Practical Nurses earn approximately $23.73-$31.07 per hour.
Transferability
Diploma will be considered for admission to Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration program at Grant MacEwan University.
Currently Post LPN degree Programs are available through the following institutions:
Athabasca University
Minimum 25% Residency Requirement for Graduation
Program Schedule, Fees & Locations:
Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.
Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012
Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013
Course List
- NURS200 - NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 3
Course ID: NURS200
Name: NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 3
Hours: 150
Credits: 9
This course focuses on applying the McGill Model of Nursing and nursing care to clients and their families within acute care situations. Medical-surgical nursing care and related skills pertinent to acute care hospitalization are included. The theoretical components include client teaching, nursing diagnoses, discharge planning, health promotion, disease prevention and working as part of the health care team. Both classroom and lab practice are included in this course. This course will prepare students for practice in acute care settings.
Prerequisites – All semester one and semester two nursing courses
- NURS202 - TRENDS & ISSUES IN NURSING
Course ID: NURS202
Name: TRENDS & ISSUES IN NURSING
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the transition from the role of a student nurse to graduate practical nurse. Topics for discussion include professionalism, unionism, professional organizations, professional development, continuing competency, lifelong learning, leadership, mentoring and job searching. This course will assist students to prepare for their consolidated nursing practicum and transition into the role of graduate practical nurse.
Prerequisites - All nursing courses from semesters one, two and three
Co-requisites-NURS 203, 204, 205 and 206
- NURS203 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERNITY NURSING
Course ID: NURS203
Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERNITY NURSING
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course focuses on developing families, including nursing care relating to pregnancy, labour, delivery and post delivery periods and application of the McGill Model of Nursing. Assessments of the client and family focus on identifying strengths and existing knowledge in order to provide appropriate care. Health teaching and promotion is an essential element of this course. Students will be required to integrate knowledge from all previous courses. This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills required to provide care to developing families. Students may choose to include maternity nursing as a practical component of their focused practicum.
Prerequisites – All nursing courses from semesters one, two and three
Co-requisites-NURS 202, 204, 205 and 206
- NURS204 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Course ID: NURS204
Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course explores the basic knowledge and skills required to provide safe, competent nursing care to clients with mental health problems. The McGill Model of Nursing and nursing process are applied to mental health clients in community and clinical settings. Topics for discussion include common mental health conditions, nursing diagnosis, nursing care and treatment options. Students will be required to integrate knowledge from all previous courses.
This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills required to provide care to families experiencing mental health illness. Students may choose to include mental health nursing as a practical component of their focused practicum.
Prerequisites – All courses from semester one, semester two and semester three
- NURS205 - FUNDAMENTALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
Course ID: NURS205
Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to provide safe, ethical, competent nursing care to children and their families. The McGill Model of Nursing and nursing process will be applied to children and their families in clinical and community settings. The student will be required to integrate knowledge from all previous courses. The emphasis will be on health promotion and education. This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills required to provide care to children and their families. Students may choose to include pediatric nursing as a practical component of their focused practicum.
Prerequisites – All courses from semesters one, two and three
- NURS206 - FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNITY NURSING
Course ID: NURS206
Name: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNITY NURSING
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course focuses on promoting health and preventing disease or injury for people of all ages in communities and groups. The McGill Model of Nursing will be applied to community and group settings. Assessment of community resources, health promotion, public health, population health and primary health care will be discussed. This course will assist students to integrate knowledge accumulated in previous courses. This course will help students develop the knowledge and skills required to provide care in a community setting. Students may choose to include community nursing as a practical component of their focused practicum.
Prerequisites – All courses from semesters one, two and three
- NURS207 - NURSING PRACTICE 3 FOCUSED PRACTICUM
Course ID: NURS207
Name: NURSING PRACTICE 3 FOCUSED PRACTICUM
Hours: 116
Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity for students to obtain practical experience in a specific area of nursing while utilizing the McGill Model of Nursing. Choices include one of the following: mental health, maternity, pediatrics or community health. This course combines clinical practice and observation. The student will be expected to integrate knowledge from all previous courses into clinical practice. This course assists students increase their knowledge about specialized areas of nursing and integrate knowledge learned in the classroom setting. Each student is assigned to a preceptor, an experienced LPN, RPN or RN in the practicum.
Prerequisites – Year One and Year Two, Current CPR, First Aid, Criminal Record Check
- NURS208 - NURSING PRACTICE4 CONSOLIDATED PRACTICUM
Course ID: NURS208
Name: NURSING PRACTICE4 CONSOLIDATED PRACTICUM
Hours: 155
Credits: 4
This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and critical thinking skills acquired throughout the program into nursing practice. In addition, students will increase their understanding of the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse as they develop time management skills and ability to coordinate care for an increasing number of patients. In order to facilitate their transition to the role of a graduate Practical Nurse, students will be paired with a LPN or RN preceptor in a clinical area. Students will indicate their choice of setting for this practicum. Every effort will be made to accommodate their request. Students will be expected to apply theory in their clinical practice. This course helps students prepare to fill the role of a Graduate Practical Nurse.
Prerequisites - Year One and Year Two, NURS 207, Current CPR, First Aid, Criminal Record Check
