Practical Nursing
The UCFV Practical Nursing program is designed to provide students with the
knowledge, skills and professional values necessary to function within the scope
of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program will prepare graduates
for employment in selected health care settings within hospitals, long-term care
facilities, and the community.
This certificate program has been
approved by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CLPNBC). Graduates
will be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
The UCFV Practical Nursing program is based on the provincial Practical Nursing
(PN) curriculum. The PN curriculum provides students with experiences that
promote the development of holistic nursing care with a particular focus on the
care of individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and adults experiencing
acute and chronic illness.
The UCFV Practical Nursing program
is a 12-month full-time program. The program is comprised of three semesters
followed by a preceptorship experience. Program courses are delivered in a
variety of formats such as group work, multi-media approaches, lecture, lab
simulation, and skill mastery. Clinical experiences include placements in
hospitals, long-term care facilities, and selected community agencies. The
clinical experiences encompass supervised practice, preceptorship, and
observational experiences.
Classroom experiences may include
evening scheduling. Clinical experiences may include extended work days, evening
and night shifts, and weekends.
The Practical Nursing program is
very demanding. Students will not have time to work either full-time or
part-time. Effective time-management skills, computer skills, and study skills
are critical to success.
Note: Practical Nursing
Access to the BSN program is planned for a future date. This access option will
provide an opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses to bridge into the Nursing
Program.
Location
All Practical Nursing classes are located on the Chilliwack campus. Clinical
experiences occur at a variety of agencies throughout the Fraser Health
Authority.
Dates
The program will commence each September and is completed in the first week of
the following September.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED or ABE provincial
diploma) with:
a. Completion of Biology 12
or equivalent (UCFV BIO 093) or UCFV BIO 111 with a minimum of C+
grade
within five years prior to enrolment.
b. Math 11 (Principles) or
equivalent (UCFV MATH 085) with a minimum of C grade.
c. English 12 or equivalent
(UCFV ENGL 091 or ENGL 099) with a minimum of C+ grade.
2. Successful completion of ESL Advanced Speaking/Listening, and Writing
course sequence may be required for applicants for whom English is not a first
language.
3. Volunteer experience in a health care setting or employment in a
health care field. Volunteer experience will consist of a minimum of 30 hours of
volunteer work with adults or children in an acute care, long-term care, or
community health care agency. You will be asked to submit a written reference
that reflects the length and nature of the volunteer experience or employment in
a health care field.
4. Current Standard First Aid certificate (16 hrs. minimum) at time of
application.
5. Basic Rescuer — Level C certificate. Currency must be maintained
throughout the program.
6. Identification documents — birth certificate, marriage certificate,
verification of change of name, landed immigrant status.
7. Successful completion of a security clearance check. Criminal record
check forms will be included with the letter of notification regarding an
interview.
8. A health assessment, completed by a physician, indicating physical
fitness and emotional stability. The assessment must be completed within 12
months prior to enrolment. Health questionnaire forms will be included with the
letter of notification regarding an interview.
9. Completion of an immunization program prior to the program start date.
Immunization forms will be distributed at the time of the interview and must be
received by the date specified. A Hepatitis B immunization will be provided upon
entry into the program. Applicants who have completed the Hepatitis B
immunization prior to entry to the program must submit proof of immunization.
10. Attendance at an information session in preparation for entry in to
the program.
11. Interview with a faculty member to assess the following:
• Basic
knowledge of the field
• Time
management skills
•
Communication skills: ability to listen and articulate ideas
• Financial
resources and support systems
• Personal
and work commitments in relation to assuming the demands of an applied academic
program of
studies.
12. Valid driver’s licence: You are responsible for arranging your own
transportation to class, labs, and clinical agencies throughout the Fraser
Health Authority.
How to apply
1. The following documents must be submitted to the Admissions and
Records office, along with the application fee, in order to process your
application:
• UCFV
application form
• Practical
Nursing program application form
• Proof of
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent (except for high school students,
who may apply
once they are registered in Grade 12).
•
Prerequisite course(s) — submit an official transcript showing final grades in
all prerequisite courses
(except for Grade 12 students who will be required to submit an official
transcript showing final grades
in all prerequisite courses and proof of graduation in early August).
Once all these forms and academic documents have been received by the Admissions
& Records office, an application date will be recorded and your application will
be forwarded to the Practical Nursing program.
2. Submit all remaining documents to the Health Sciences Centre,
Chilliwack campus. Applicants will be considered for the program based on:
• Complete
applicant status
• Date of
application
Documents required in order to achieve “complete applicant” status:
•
Practical Nursing program application form
• Proof of
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Official
transcript(s) showing completion of academic requirements as per Entrance
Requirements.
• Volunteer
health care experience reference(s)
• Official
identity documents
• Valid
Standard First Aid certificate
• Basic
Rescuer — Level C certificate
•
Completion of ESL Advanced Speaking, Listening, and Writing course sequence as
necessary
• Proof of
valid driver’s licence
3. Attendance at a program information session and interview with the
program faculty is required for all applicants. Preference will be given to
those with “complete applicant” status. You will be contacted when dates and
times have been established.
4. You will be notified in writing regarding your acceptance. Upon
acceptance to the program, you will be provided with registration information.
A deposit is required by a specified date in order to reserve a seat in the
program. This deposit will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable.
If you do not register for courses and pay the deposit, your seat will no longer
be held for you.
Fees and expenses
See the Fees and Other
Costs section for tuition fees for the Practical Nursing program.
Program textbooks are estimated at $1,500. Uniforms, instruments, supplies, and
parking will total approximately $800.
Financial assistance
UCFV has a comprehensive financial assistance program including scholarships,
loans and bursaries. Details are available from
Student Financial Aid Services.
Program policies
The Practical Nursing courses for each semester are prerequisites for the
coursework in the next semester. Due to the integrated nature of the nursing
courses, progression from one semester to the next requires concurrent
completion of the nursing courses.
Each program student will receive a
UCFV Practical Nursing Program Student Guidelines and Policies manual, which
further explains requirements of the program.
Continuance and graduation
requirements for the Practical Nursing program is a GPA of 2.33 (C+).
Program outline
Semester I
Course | Title | Credits |
PNUR 100 | Health I | 2 |
PNUR 101 | Healing I | 1.5 |
PNUR 102 | Human Relationships I | 1 |
PNUR 103 | Professional Growth I | 0.5 |
PNUR 104 | Nursing Arts | 3.5 |
PNUR 105* | Clinical Practice I | 2.5 |
PNUR 106 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 1.5 |
*PNUR 105 begins after the completion of other Semester I courses. Therefore,
prior to beginning PNUR 105, students must successfully complete all other
Semester I courses.
Semester II
Course | Title | Credits |
PNUR 110 | Health II | 1.5 |
PNUR 111 | Healing II | 1.5 |
PNUR 112 | Human Relationships II | 1 |
PNUR 114 | Nursing Arts II | 3 |
PNUR 115* | Clinical Practice II | 5 |
*PNUR 115 begins after the completion of other Semester II courses.
Therefore, prior to beginning PNUR 115, students must successfully complete all
other Semester II courses.
Semester III
Course | Title | Credits |
PNUR 120 | Health III | 1 |
PNUR 121 | Healing III | 2 |
PNUR 123 | Professional Issues | 0.5 |
PNUR 124 | Nursing Arts III | 4 |
PNUR 125* | Clinical Practice III | 4 |
PNUR 135** | Preceptorship | 5 |
* PNUR 125 begins after the completion of other Semester III courses.
Therefore, prior to beginning PNUR 125, students must successfully complete all
other Semester III courses.
** PNUR 135 begins after the completion of PNUR 125. Therefore, prior to
beginning PNUR 135, students must successfully complete PNUR 125.
Faculty
Wanda Gordon, Director, Health Sciences, RN, BSN, MA (UBC),
Eleda McQuarrie, Coordinator, RN, BSN, (Sask), MS (Portland),
Lisa Martens, RN, BSN, (UBC)
Marnie Van Klie, RN, BSN, (UBC)
Dawna Williams, RN, BTN, (BCIT)
Support Staff
Janice Corbeil, Program Assistant
Joanna Hirnschall, RN, Lab Coordinator
Sherry Neetz, Department Assistant
Christine Sawatzky, Department Assistant
Advisory Committee
Evelyn Brown, Menno Hospital
Deb McGimpsey, Chilliwack General Hospital
Sandi McGladdery, UCFV HS/RCA Program
Cora McRae, Organizational Development, Fraser Health Authority
Denise Moore, Home Support Services, Fraser Health Authority
Linda Parker, Chilliwack General Hospital
Sybille Stegmueller, UCFV Educational Advisor
Shellie Steidle, Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
Debra Wilson, Surgical Programs, Fraser Health Authority
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