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Polytechnic Diploma - Practical Nurse

Northwestern Polytechnic

Fairview — Fairview, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,857
Application Fee
CAD 150
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Practical Nurse program prepares students to be registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE). Various career opportunities for graduates exist within the Canadian healthcare system. The program is approved by the Education Standards Advisory Committee with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). All the courses in the Practical Nurse program are completed at Northwestern Polytechnic and healthcare agencies within or near Grande Prairie. Clinical placements may involve evening hours, night hours, and weekends. Students may be required to attend at least one clinical placement outside of Grande Prairie. Students are responsible for obtaining transportation to the clinical placements and for the costs of necessary travel and accommodations. Required clinical placements may be a distance of 150 kilometres or more from Grande Prairie. Special qualities are required for the nursing profession. A potential student must be a caring individual who considers the dignity, individuality and worth of the patient, client, and family. The Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) provides information on the requisite skills and abilities needed to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada. All interested applicants should review this document https://www.clpna.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/doc_CCPNR_CLPNA_Requisite_Skills_Abilities.pdf First year (36 credits) NP1205 Practical Nurse Theory I (3) NP1250 Health Assessment (3) NP1280 Communications in Nursing (3) NP1400 Nursing Across the Lifespan (3) NP1410 Practical Nursing Theory II (3) NP1450 Clinical Nursing Skills (3) NP1480 Medication Administration (3) NP1500 Anatomy and Physiology (6) NP1600 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (6) Open elective (3) Second Year (37 credits) NP2100 Practical Nursing Practice I (4) NP2110 Practical Nursing Theory III (3) NP2130 Maternity Nursing Theory (3) NP2150 Pediatric Nursing Theory (3) NP2200 Practical Nursing Practice II (3) NS2220 Indigenous Health in Canada (3) NP2230 Mental Health Nursing Theory (3) NP2250 Community Nursing Theory (3) NP2300 Practical Nursing Practice III (3) NP2350 Transition to Professional practice (1) NP2400 Practical Nursing Preceptorship (5) Open elective (3)
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 21,857
Application fee
CAD 150
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairview

Fairview, Alberta, Canada

11235-98 Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Northwestern Polytechnic previously known as Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC), was established in 1966 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and includes campuses in Grande Prairie, as well as in Fairview, Alberta. Northwestern Polytechnic offers something for everyone with a variety of educational options including university transfer; diploma and certificate programs; apprenticeship and pre-employment trades training; and adult high school equivalency completion. The highly-qualified faculty, affordable tuition, small classes, personal contact and extensive scholarship and awards program offered...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.