Practical Nurse Diploma

College of New Caledonia

Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with this two-year diploma. The Practical Nursing program at CNC is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment necessary to assist individuals and families in community, acute and long-term care settings. As an LPN, you will be a critical member of the professional medical team. You will utilize nursing practices through patient assessments, problem solving, and decision making. You will also counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families. n this two-year program, you will learn to care for clients across the lifespan, providing safe, knowledgeable and integrated care through critical thinking and clinical judgment.The program delivery supports a deliberate, client-focused approach with learning occurring through formal and informal study, mentorship, coaching, role modeling and experience. The program utilizes multiple approaches and embraces concept-based, case-based, skills-based and integrated learning experiences in the classroom, lab and clinical sites.