Practical Nurse - Overview

Program Overview

To meet Alberta's growing needs in health care, the demand for Licensed Practical Nurses is increasing. NorQuest's programs, one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to play a vital, front-line role in treating patients in a variety of health-care settings.

Career Potential

Practical nurses find jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centres, community care settings, client homes, clinics, or doctors' offices.

What is it like to work as a Practical Nurse? Watch this video from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta to learn more.

For more information on related careers see:

Program Length

2 years

Delivery Options

Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), Distance, Hybrid

Location

Edmonton Downtown, Wetaskiwin, Stony Plain, Camrose, Drayton Valley, Westlock, Whitecourt

Credential Outcome

Diploma

Term Start

Fall Start (September), Winter Start (January)
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