Practical Nurse Diploma For Internationally Educated Nurses

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses program, applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

• A diploma or degree in a healthcare field from an accredited institution outside of Canada. Credentials must include coursework in Anatomy, Physiology, and Psychology to be considered.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that your educational credentials are recognized. If you are missing some academic requirements, you may be able to apply with recognized equivalencies. Please consult with LOA Portal's advisors for assistance in understanding these equivalencies.

Additionally, before attending your first practicum, you will need to:

• Successfully complete all prerequisite courses.
• Complete the following courses, for which certificates will be awarded upon completion:
  • WHMIS: XBUS 1017 (current within three years)
  • BLS (CPR): XHLT 1200 (current within one year)
  • It's Your Move: XHLT 1070 (current within one year)
  • HPBE: XHLT 1023 (current within three years)
• Provide a clear Police Information Check. A Vulnerable Sector Check is also needed if you are over 18 years of age.
• Maintain an up-to-date immunization record.
• Complete the AHS or Covenant Health information & privacy online learning module.
• Complete the HSPNet consent form.
• Undergo N95 mask fit testing (current within two years).

It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

This program is designed for internationally educated healthcare professionals that have a desire to obtain nursing designation in Canada. If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

• IELTS Academic: no score below 7.5 in listening, 7 in speaking, 6.5 in reading, 7 in writing
• TOEFL iBT: 94
• CELBAN: no score below 10 in listening, 8 in speaking, 8 in reading, 7 in writing
• minimum of 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861

If you do not meet the English language proficiency requirements of the Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses program, there is an opportunity to take English language courses in your first term. The ESL Stream is only available in the Winter term. Test scores we accept for this English language stream of the program are:

• IELTS Academic: no score below 6 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• TOEFL iBT: 71
• CELBAN: no score below 7 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• Duolingo: 110
• minimum of 80% in ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100, and 80% in ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100
• minimum of 75% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100 AND ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100

To be accepted, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP). Explore the five ways you can meet this requirement at NorQuest.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.