2013-14 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Community & Health Studies  Graduate Nurse Qualifying: Certificate of Completion

Graduate Nurse Qualifying: Certificate of Completion

Description

Through online study and clinical practice, the Graduate Nurse Qualifying courses are designed to meet the needs of internationally educated nurses who do not have sufficient education in maternal-child, pediatric or mental health nursing to meet the requirements of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).

Career Opportunities

These courses are designed to assist the graduate to meet basic educational requirements for nurse registration in British Columbia.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.

Students must meet the following course requirements prior to clinical placement:

Please be advised that applications to this program will only be accepted from Canadian citizens and permanent residents / landed immigrants of Canada.

Note: This program is recognized by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) which is the regulatory body for registered nurses in this province. In order to practice nursing upon graduation, students must meet the CRNBC English Requirements and Requisite Skills and Abilities for practicing nurses. To learn more visit www.crnbc.ca. 

Program Requirements

Both of:
  GNQU 1301 Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing 3 credits
  GNQU 1305 Mental Health Preceptorship 3 credits
Or both of:
  GNQU 1309 Fundamentals of Maternal-Child Nursing 3 credits
  GNQU 1317 Maternal / Child Preceptorship 3 credits
Or both of:
  GNQU 1321 Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing 3 credits
  GNQU 1327 Pediatric Preceptorship 3 credits

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion in Graduate Nurse Qualifying.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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