North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)

Practical Nursing

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Program Information

School:North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Faculty:Health Care
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Description:Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. You’ll take part in over 650 hours of hands-on clinical practice hours in communities across the region as you prepare to meet the ever expanding role of LPNs in British Columbia. You’ll be a valuable member of a multi-disciplinary health care team in acute, complex or residential care and community settings.
URL:Practical Nursing at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics  or  Grade11 Precalculus  or  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) 
Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent with:



  • Minimum C in Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or NIC MAT 053 or MAT 055 or successful assessment testing.
  • Minimum C+ in English Studies 12 or Provincial English 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENG 096 or ENG 098 or in both ESL 092 and ESL 095 or successful assessment testing
  • Minimum C in Anatomy and Physiology 12 or Biology 12 or NIC BIO 060 completed within 10 years.
  • Minimum C+ in BIO - 159 Human Anatomy & Physiology Fr Prac Nurs, completed within 10 years, or equivalent. Students will be required to register in and successfully complete BIO 159 by specified dates.
  • Declaration of English Language Competency Requirements for Practical Nursing form signed and dated.
  • Requisite Skills and Abilities and Program Bulletin signed and dated. These documents provide prospective students with information that may be helpful in deciding if the program is suited to them. Prospective students who have questions or concerns should contact an educational advisor.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on January 09, 2023