Programs

Cont. Ed. : LPN Re-Entry Program

The LPN Re-Entry Program is an individualized program of instruction designed to meet the needs of practical nurses in the province who have not practiced in the last five years.

Successful completion of the program allows nurses to re-apply for active licensure.

This program is offered by distance and may be completed anywhere in the province.

This program is divided into three specific components.

1.    Theoretical Component

• Comprised of ten mandatory modules and one optional module, obstetrics or pediatrics
• Independent self- learning modules which the learners can complete at home
• Learners do have access to a tutor when needed
• Examinations written at the completion of each module in areas as close to the learner's geographical area as possible
• Pass mark is 75%
• Learners have two additional opportunities to rewrite each exam if unsuccessful
• After successfully completing the modules, the learner is required to complete the second component, clinical nursing skills

Theory Modules

Module One:

• Introduction to Health Care
• The Canadian Health Care System
• Nursing in Canada
• The Nursing Process
• Professional, Ethical, & Legal Issues

Module Two :

• Human Needs
• Developmental Process
• Communications
• Nutrition

Module Three :

• Sexuality
• Loss, Grieving and Death
• Safety
• Body Mechanics
• Infection Control

Module Four :

• Anatomy & Physiology

Module Five:

• Clinical Skills
• Pharmacology

Module Six :

• Adult Medical Nursing
• Adult Surgical Nursing

Module Seven :

• Mental Health Nursing Concepts

Module Eight :

• Long Term Care /  Geriatrics

Module Nine :

• Community Health Nursing

• Clinical Nursing Skills Lab

Optional Modules :

• Obstetrics OR Pediatrics

2.    Clinical Nursing Skills Lab

• Learner must attend 2-day on-site lab component
• Lab testing follows completion of the practice session
• Learner must pass the lab testing before starting preceptorship

• Learner undergoes a 156-hour preceptored clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Learner works with one preceptor in accordance with his/her schedule for the 156 hours

Program Materials

• Tuition is $2,000 and must be paid in full before admission to the program
• Tuition fee includes textbooks, modules, additional readings and preceptored clinical experience

Program Completion

Learners can complete the program at their own pace within one year.

Learners are accommodated within their own geographic region as much as possible.

After successful completion of the program, learners are awarded a certificate and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador is notified that the learner is eligible for re-licensure.

Prior Learning Assessment

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) as a service to learners who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

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A Certificate of Conduct is required for acceptance into the Program and must be submitted with the initial application. Please contact your local police force to obtain a certificate.

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