The admission requirements and fees referred to in this guide apply to Canadian students only. International students should refer to the International Students section of the current Malaspina calendar. The program consists of three semesters, and students must successfully complete all courses in each semester before progressing to subsequent semesters. Assignments include case studies, term papers, reports, and examinations.
Students can expect to spend at least two hours each night on homework.
Student progress will be evaluated through written assignments, examinations and assessment of clinical performance. Practical skills are evaluated against specific clinical objectives. Feedback is provided regularly, and students are expected to solicit information on their progress. Students must achieve a passing grade of 65 per cent or C in theory courses for each semester, while the grade for clinical courses is pass or fail only. On recommendation of the program faculty, graduates of this program may write the Canadian Nurses Association Testing Service examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.