Start Your Nursing Career in Canada with NorQuest College

Are you an internationally educated healthcare professional with a diploma or degree from an accredited institution outside of Canada? If you have experience in fields like massage therapy, pharmacy, or dental and wish to pursue a nursing career, NorQuest College offers a specialized program to help you transition into a Practical Nurse role in Alberta.

What You’ll Learn in the Program

Nurses are in high demand in Canada, with competitive salaries, job opportunities, and the ability to work in various healthcare settings. Our Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses program is designed to leverage your previous healthcare experience and build upon it to help you succeed in your new career.

You will gain hands-on training and develop essential nursing skills, including:

• Collaborative classes with expert instructors

• Labs and simulations to prepare for real-world practice

• Workshops focused on skill development and workplace readiness

• Innovative learning strategies to enhance your understanding of nursing practice

This program combines classroom learning, practical labs, and a practicum experience to prepare you to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam and begin your career as a practical nurse.

Why Choose This Program?

• In-demand career: Nurses in Canada enjoy competitive salaries, excellent job opportunities, and the ability to work in diverse healthcare settings.

• Work-integrated learning: You'll gain practical experience through three clinical practicums, with a total of 435 hours of work experience to prepare you for success.

• Supportive learning environment: Learn from instructors with real-world experience in nursing and healthcare.

Are You Ready for This Program?

You’ll be more likely to succeed if you:

• Are physically and emotionally capable of handling workplace demands

• Have access to reliable transportation to complete your clinical placements

• Have basic computer skills and access to a computer and the Internet

• Can demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in healthcare settings

Graduate with Hands-On Experience

During your clinical placements, you will:

• Gain real-world experience and enhance your skills

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Build valuable employer connections and develop confidence in your practice

Clinical Placements

Your practicum schedule will include full-time work during the clinical placement, with varying shifts (day, evening, or night). You will need to provide your own transportation to the clinical facility.

• Instructor-led placement (NPRT 1001): A four-week rotation in the Edmonton area.

• Preceptored placements (NPRT 2006 & NPRT 2007): May be arranged locally or within your community, with flexible shift options (days, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays).