Entrance requirements:

1.

a)

Completion of Biology 12 or equivalent (UFV BIO 093) or UFV BIO 111 with a minimum of C+ grade within five years prior to enrolment.

b)

Math 11 (Principles) or equivalent (UFV MATH 085) with a minimum of C grade

c)

English 12 or equivalent (UFV ENGL 091 or ENGL 099) with a minimum of C+ grade

2.

Successful completion of ESL Advanced Speaking/Listening, and Writing course sequence may be required for applicants for whom English is not a first language.

3.

Volunteer experience in a health care setting or employment in a health care field. Volunteer experience will consist of a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer work with adults or children in an acute care, long-term care, or community health care agency. The applicant will be asked to submit a written reference that reflects the length and nature of the volunteer experience or employment in a health care field.

Current Standard First Aid certificate (16 hrs. minimum).

Basic Rescuer — Level C certificate. Currency must be maintained throughout the program.

Identification documents — birth certificate, marriage certificate, verification of change of name, landed immigrant status.

Successful completion of a security clearance check. Criminal record check forms will be included with the letter of notification regarding the information session.

A health assessment, completed by a physician, indicating physical fitness and emotional stability. The assessment must be completed within 12 months prior to enrolment. Health questionnaire forms will be included with the letter of notification regarding the information session.

Completion of an immunization program prior to the program start date. Immunization forms will be included with the letter of notification regarding the information session and must be received by the date specified. A Hepatitis B immunization will be provided upon entry into the program. Applicants who have completed the Hepatitis B immunization prior to entry to the program must submit proof of immunization.

Attendance at an information session in preparation for entry in to the program.

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Basic knowledge of the field

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Time management skills

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Communication skills: ability to listen and articulate ideas

Financial resources and support systems

Personal and work commitments in relation to assuming the demands of an applied academic program of studies.

Valid driver’s licence: The student is responsible for arranging his/her own transportation to class, labs, and clinical agencies throughout the Fraser Health Authority.

How to apply:

1.

• UFV application form
• Practical Nursing program application form
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent (except for high school students, who may apply once they are registered in Grade 12)
• Prerequisite course(s) — submit an official transcript showing final grades in all prerequisite courses (except for Grade 12 students who will be required to submit an official transcript showing final grades in all prerequisite courses and proof of graduation in early August)

Once all these forms and academic documents have been received by the Admissions & Records office, an application date will be recorded and the application will be forwarded to the Practical Nursing program.

2.

Submit all remaining documents to the Health Sciences Centre, Chilliwack campus. Applicants will be considered for the program based on:

• Complete applicant status;
• Date of application;

Documents required in order to achieve “complete applicant” status for Practical Nursing applicants:

• Practical Nursing program application form
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation
  (or equivalent)
• Official transcript(s) showing completion of academic requirements as per Entrance Requirements
• Volunteer health care experience reference(s)
• Official identity documents
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate
• Basic Rescuer — Level C certificate
• Completion of ESL Advanced Speaking, Listening, and Writing course sequence as necessary
• Proof of valid driver’s license

3.

Attendance at a program information session and interview with the program faculty is required for all applicants. Preference will be given to those with “complete applicant” status. You will be contacted when dates and times have been established.

4.

You will be notified in writing regarding your acceptance. Upon acceptance to the program, you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required by a specified date in order to reserve a seat in the program. This deposit will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. If you do not register for courses and pay the deposit, your seat will no longer be held for you.

Note: Proof of prerequisites must be attached to your application