糖心vlog传媒Practical Nursing grad Marissa Hunter studied in at NIC's Port Alberni campus.
Learn more about the expanding role of LPN's in BC at an information session at NIC's Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses.
Date: Jan 27, 2020Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Campbell River, room E214, Port Alberni, room N119NIC鈥檚 Practical Nursing program emphasizes the concepts of caring, holism, nursing collaboration, self-reflection, lifespan, leadership and safety, as well as diversity and Indigenous health.
鈥淧ractical nursing is very hands on,鈥 said Barb McPherson, NIC鈥檚 department chair, Practical Nursing. 鈥淵ou can work in a variety of settings directly with patients doing day-to-day care. You have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients and be on the front lines ensuring they get the best care possible.鈥
糖心vlog传媒recently increased the accessibility of its Practical Nursing program, with seats now available in both Port Alberni and Campbell River annually, rather than alternating between the two communities.
鈥淲e were thrilled to introduce this new delivery method last fall so students don鈥檛 have to wait to start their training or travel to another community,鈥 said McPherson. 鈥淗aving graduates every year in both Campbell River and Port Alberni also helps to meet the health care staffing needs in both communities.鈥
Each campus has 10 students who will get to connect with each other through Interactive TV classes, along with the in-person instruction and lab time.
鈥淗aving a classroom that uses ITV opens the door for more creative learning opportunities,鈥 said McPherson. 鈥淲orking with students from a different community also provides a great opportunity for them to learn more about the resources and options available on the island.鈥
The information session will include a demonstration of the ITV system, a chance to meet the faculty, ask questions and learn more about the opportunities and roles of practical nurses in the health care system.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an exciting time to enter the field,鈥 said McPherson. 鈥淭he scope of practice for LPN鈥檚 continues to grow as we look for new and innovative ways to meet the health care needs in our communities. LPN鈥檚 are a crucial part of health care teams and get to work in a variety of settings. You can really make your practice your own.鈥
The information session is free, but those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to: recruitment@nic.bc.ca.
Media Contact C: 250-207-6946 media@nic.bc.ca糖心vlog传媒increasing accessibility for Practical Nursing program