Assiniboine Community College

Practical Nursing Bridging

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Program Information

School:Assiniboine Community College
Faculty:School Of Health & Human Services
Degree:Diploma; Distance
Field of Study:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Description:As the Practical Nursing program at Assiniboine is now a two-year diploma program, Continuing Studies at Assiniboine is offering three courses that will bridge a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a certificate to a diploma. Students must meet the following two requirements:

1. Active practicing licence from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM); and
2. Be a graduate of the Practical Nursing certificate program at ACC (Brandon, Winnipeg, or any ACC rotating site).
URL:Practical Nursing Bridging at Assiniboine Community College
Careers:Nursing Co-ordinators and SupervisorsHead Nurses and SupervisorsNurses (RNs)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students must meet the following two requirements: 1. Active practicing licence from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) 2. Graduate from the Certificate PN program at ACC (Brandon, Winnipeg, or any ACC rotating site)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Criminal Record, Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse Registry Checks. Many agencies where students are placed for practicum experience require that students disclose convictions for any offences. In some instances, applicants with a criminal record may be unable to complete the program. Applicants listed on the Adult Abuse Registry or Child Abuse Registry may be unable to complete the program if they require practicum experiences involving persons in care.

      * 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 July 01, 2022