Practical Nursing Access
Have you completed a recognized Resident Care Attendant program and have 800 hours of work experience in a multi-patient facility? Then you may qualify for our Practical Nursing Access program. Practical Nursing is one of the quickest growing segments in healthcare, so why not upgrade your skills at Sprott Shaw College and become a Practical Nurse?
PNs provide nursing care for patients under the direction of physicians, nurses, and other health team members. In other provinces this occupational group may be referred to as licensed nursing assistants, registered nursing assistants, certified nursing assistants or registered practical nurses.
Once you become a practical nurse you’ll provide basic bedside care. You will take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations. Practical Nurses distribute medication to patients, treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply aseptic dressings, insert catheters and perform other personal treatment. They help patients with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene. They feed them, keep them comfortable and care for their emotional needs. Outside the ward, practical nurses observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They may collect samples from patients for testing and perform routine laboratory tests.
Career Opportunities
Practical Nurse; Certified Nursing Assistant; Nursing Assistant
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Surrey
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Healthcare
Law and Legal Administration
This campus is conveniently located beside the King George SkyTrain station and is within an educational hub in the Surrey community.
At this campus, you’ll find knowledgeable and supportive instructors guiding smaller classes, which results in more attention tailored to your individual learning style. Several of our courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally-responsible system that allows students to learn using modern technology and e-book technology.
With more than just a classroom, this modern campus has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax. The newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbeques, potlucks, and a chance for students to get to know one another.
You will be able to find the following programs at the Surrey college campus:
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Advanced Business Management
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Administrative Assistant
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Pharmacy Assistant
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Medical Office Assistant
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Early Childhood Education
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Health Care Assistant
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Practical Nursing
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And more!
Many courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally responsible system that will allow you to learn using modern technology. As well, many courses also use e-book technology, with textbooks also available if you prefer.
More than just a classroom, our modern Surrey college has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax outside on the “Café Sprott” outdoor patio. This newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbecues and potlucks, and also a place for students to get to know one another.
* Not all programs available at all campuses
Sprott Shaw College - Surrey:3 - 13678 100th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 0H2, Canada