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Diploma of Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses
- Edmonton, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A practical nurse diploma for health-care graduates trained outside Canada.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Practical nurse in acute care hospitals
- Continuing care centres
- Community care settings
- Client homes
- Clinics and doctors' offices
Curriculum
- Twenty-one courses over four terms
- With prior learning credit for some anatomy
- Physiology and psychology courses: English-for-health-care courses
- Nursing foundations
- Maternity nursing
- Pharmacotherapy
- Preceptor-supervised practice
- And three workplace practicums totalling 435 hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Diploma or degree in a healthcare field from an accredited institution outside of Canada
- Credentials need to include Anatomy
- Physiology
- Psychology coursework in order to be considered.
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school diploma or equivalent as assessed by NorQuest, Or the free academic assessment / equivalencies. Typical requirements: English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 at 50-70% (or ESLG 1860/1898 equivalents) plus, For some programmes, Mathematics (50-65%) and Biology 30 (50-60%). Pharmacy Technician also needs the NorQuest arithmetic assessment, Practical Nurse requires ELA 30-1 60% or 30-2 70%, Mathematics and Biology.
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 94
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program-specific admission requirements and current international application dates. Complete the online application to NorQuest College and provide the requested academic documents and identification. Pay the application fee and
- After admission
- The applicable international tuition deposit. Fulfil any remaining admission conditions and arrange the appropriate study permit if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,104 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Edmonton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Nursing |
| Department | Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International students are eligible for NorQuest awards and bursaries (institution-wide scholarships and bursaries page), Not programme-specific |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
9 Feb 2027
87 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
9 Jun 2027
207 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
9 Feb 2028
452 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 9 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,104 CAD per year. The application fee is $155 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 94, Duolingo 110.