Program Description
This intensive five-term program takes place over a continuous 20-month period.
There are several exciting areas where you can provide care as a Practical Nurse. Some areas include child care, maternity nursing, community health, mental wellness, seniors care, and medicine. You can start this program in the winter, spring or fall terms. A duration of five terms or a longer nine term option is offered to provide you time to focus on nursing content and allows for consolidation of learning. Knowledge and experience is gained through the classroom, online courses, lab setting, and a variety of care facilities throughout the program.
The structured program delivery and time table are intended to support successful learning. Enrolment in this program indicates your commitment to education as a priority over any personal or work obligations.
Do you live in a rural community? There is another option! The Practical Nursing program is also offered in regional communities. Please see the web site for locations and schedules.
After Graduation
When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to become licensed with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. You need to pass the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam to become licensed.
There are many opportunities for continued studies after your graduate. A few of these are:
Preparing for Clinical Placements
It is highly recommended that you participate in New Student Orientation as important information will be discussed and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Documents required for clinical placements will be requested after you start the program and before you start your first clinical.
Documentation required prior to your first clinical placement:
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
Tuition fee for Domestic students | CAD 1,500 – CAD 5,000 |
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Tuition fee for International students | CAD 5,000 – CAD 10,000 |
Material fee per semester | CAD 45 - CAD 100 |
Student services fee per semester | CAD 50 |
Student association fee per semester | CAD 54 |
H&D per semester | CAD 140 |
Parchment Replacement Fee | CAD 50 |
Replacement of Student ID Card | CAD 10 |
Early and Deferred Examination Fee | CAD 50 |
NSF Cheque Administrative Fee | CAD 50 |
Application Fee | CAD 65 for domestic students CAD 130 for international students |
Confirmation Deposit | CAD 200 for domestic students CAD 1,500 for international students |
Course Extension Fee for credit courses | CAD 100 - CAD 200 |
Late Payment Fee | CAD 50 |
International Student Medical Insurance through 3rd party insurer | CAD 244 per term |
Non-refundable portion of international students' tuition | CAD 1,500 |
Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus residence. Students have the option of off-campus residence, homestays, rental houses etc.
General costs and Homestay cost | Cost |
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Standard service fee | CAD 750 |
Security deposit | CAD 500 |
Homestay fee | CAD 825/month |
Textbooks for career program | CAD 500 - CAD 700 |
Excursions | CAD 200 |
Food | CAD 500 per semester |
Weekend expenses | CAD 200 |
Transit monthly pass | CAD 99 per month |
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 30,629
Total
$ 30,629