Have you always wanted to be a nurse?
Have you thought about becoming a nurse but didn't really know what nurses did?
Nursing is more than a job it is a career
In 2003 there were over 250,000 nurses in Canada. Currently it is a good time to enter the nursing profession as there is a world-wide shortage of nurses.
To learn more about nursing go to the following site:
Canadian Nurses Association - Becoming a Nurse
If you want to become a nurse you need to determine the career entry point that best suits your needs. Do you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurses?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LPNs are licensed by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. LPNs are highly skilled nurses who work in a variety of health care settings. The LPN program is currently a 12 month program of study in British Columbia.
Registered Nurse (RN) - RNs are regulated by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. The program is 4 years long. Upon graduating from an approved school of nursing the student is eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examinations.
Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
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