Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses are the two categories

of nursing professionals involved in the assessment, planning,

implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

LPNs provide nursing care to individuals, families and groups. They

study from the same body of nursing knowledge as RNs focusing on the

foundational knowledge. Through their initial education, LPNs develop

the knowledge, skill, judgment and ability to contribute in all phases

of the continuum of care from prevention to acute treatment and

palliative care. LPNs in PEI work under the direction of an RN or other

duly qualified health care practitioner and assume full responsibility

for their own practice.

approximate salary: $28,704 – $42,061

high school preparation: Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or

above the general level. Grade 12 academic English (min. 70%), grade 11

or 12 academic biology (min. 70%), and grade 11 academic Mathematics

(min. 65%).

academic requirements: Successful completion of a Canadian practical

nursing diploma program and a passing score on the Canadian Practical

Nurse Registration Examination (national entrance exam).

educational institute in prince edward island offering a program:

• Holland College, PE (Practical Nursing, 2 Year Program)

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