Other Information Shift work is an integral part of this occupation. Physical demands include moving and lifting others as well as spending long periods of time on one's feet. Emotional demands include frequent stressful and occasional emergency situations. Graduates may work as Graduate Practical Nurses upon successful completion of the NSCC program and prior to the writing of the national examination. An application must be made to write the examination before the Practical Nurses Licensing Board of Nova Scotia will process an application for the Graduate Practical Nurse.
Some clinical placements require current immunization.
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