Nursing Practice in Canada
Courses
Current
The Langara Post-Degree Diploma in Nursing Practice in Canada is designed to effectively prepare Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) for eligibility and application for nurse licensure and nursing practice positions. The program content includes critical thinking, clinical judgment and decision making, verbal and written communication, and cultural safety as applied within the health care setting.
The program includes active learning and a variety of evaluation methodologies with an emphasis on entry-to-practice competencies and standards of practice. Students will have opportunities within the classroom, nursing laboratory and clinical practice setting to apply nursing knowledge, build their clinical competency and enhance their psychomotor skills.
Program option notes
Regular Studies courses numbered 4799 or lower may not be substituted into this program for graduation purposes.
Student Progression and Maintenance of Standing
In order to progress in the program, students must achieve a minimum "C+" or "S" grade in all courses.
To progress from Term One to Term Two, students must:
Submit a completed Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the NPIC department assistant before the end of Term One. Students will not be permitted to progress from Term One to Term Two unless they have submitted a CRC.
Seek a credential evaluation at one of the following agencies: the Canadian branch of World Education Service (WES); Comparative Education Service (CES); International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS); or International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Students must submit proof of payment for credential evaluation to the NPIC coordinator at least one week prior to NPIC registration for Term Two.
