Diploma in Practical Nursing is a diploma in Nursing programme offered by University College of the North in The Pas, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Nursing
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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University College of the North's Diploma in Practical Nursing is a two-year program delivered at its Thompson, Flin Flon, and Swan River locations, combining classroom instruction with clinical placements. Coursework covers human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, foundational and medical/surgical nursing practice, family and community nursing, mental health nursing, health assessment, pharmacotherapeutics, communications, and Aboriginal studies content. Clinical rotations run throughout both years of the program, and students are required to relocate during the second year for placements in specialized areas such as surgery, obstetrics, and mental health nursing. Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents receive admission priority. The program suits students seeking a direct path to practical nursing licensure. Graduates are prepared to pursue licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and typically work in tertiary, acute, and community hospitals, long-term care facilities, personal care homes, medical clinics, and home care settings.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:63.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires Grade 12 graduation with a 63% overall average, English 40S, one of Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S/Applied Mathematics 40S/Essential Mathematics 40S, and one of Chemistry 40S/Physics 40S/Biology 40S, with a minimum of 60% in each of the three required 40S courses. International and other non-native-English applicants must meet IELTS Academic minimums of Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, and Overall 7.0. Before starting clinical placement, admitted students must clear the Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry, provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Persons Search, submit complete immunization records, and hold current Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS) certification at least two months before their first clinical; students must also register with the CLPNM within four weeks. Any student found on the Child or Adult Abuse Registry is dismissed from the programme.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:University College of the North does not publish a fixed application-submission deadline for domestic Canadian applicants; its admissions pages list program start dates such as 8 September 2026 but direct applicants to campus recruitment officers rather than a closing date, so admission functions as rolling until programs fill. International applicants must have a complete application, including WES verification, submitted by 1 April each academic year; UCN states this deadline applies annually rather than only to the 2026-27 cycle, and does not describe international admission as rolling. No provincial application service is used; applicants apply directly to UCN. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
