College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bay St. George
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bay St. George

432 Massachusetts Drive, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

College Diploma - Practical Nursing

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

This program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing services for clients across the lifespan in institutional and community based settings within the approved scope of practice for licensed practical nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador. It introduces the student to the role of practical nurse in promoting, protecting, restoring, maintaining and supporting the health status of individuals across the health and developmental continuum.

The program encompasses classroom work supplemented with skills lab and nursing practice components.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6.5

Writing

7

Listening

7.5

Speaking

7

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

December 9, 2024

Submission deadline

August 24, 2025

Open date

December 9, 2025

Submission deadline

August 24, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

19 month college diploma including a clinical placement

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$16395 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Confirmation Fee: $99 per year
On the Job Fee: $1,650 (one time)
Compulsory Fee: $1,693 per year
Health and Dental Fee: $550 per year
Books Fee: $2,403 per year