Practical Nursing Training in Cape Breton, NS
Island Career Academy's Practical Nursing program offers 550 clinical hours with small class sizes in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Program Details
Core Nursing Competencies
- Medication administration and safety
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Wound care and infection control
- IV therapy
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Practical nursing registration exam preparation
- Mental health nursing principles
- Geriatric care
- Emergency and acute care procedures
- Professional nursing communication
Career Opportunities
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Long-term care facilities
- Community health centers
- Home healthcare agencies
- Rehabilitation centers
- Physician offices and clinics
- Assisted living facilities
- Mental health facilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
- Grade 12 Academic English
- Grade 12 Academic Math
- Two additional Grade 12 Academic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
- International students: High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Background Checks & Health Requirements
- Current, official clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Clear child abuse registry check
- Immunization records are required for work placements. Admissions will contact you about the records when needed, before final registration.
Important: Admissions will guide you through program requirements. Immunization records are for work placements, not the initial application.
Clinical Experience
Complete 550 hours of hands-on clinical training in Nova Scotia healthcare facilities. Clinical rotations include medical-surgical units, long-term care, mental health settings, and community health environments. Students work alongside experienced nursing staff to apply classroom learning in real-world patient care scenarios.
Speak with our admissions team to learn more about this program and start your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Island Career Academy's Practical Nursing program is delivered on-site at 721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
The Practical Nursing program is a 2-year program with comprehensive classroom instruction and 550 supervised clinical hours across hospital, long-term care, and community health settings.
The Practical Nursing program includes 550 supervised clinical hours across hospital, long-term care, and community health settings.
Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a Practical Nursing Certificate from Island Career Academy.
Why Choose Island Career Academy?
ICA has been building careers in Cape Breton for over 38 years. Here's what sets us apart.
550 supervised clinical hours across hospital, long-term care, and community settings
Comprehensive 2-year curriculum built on evidence-based nursing competencies
Training Cape Bretoners since 1987 - 38+ years of healthcare education
Small class sizes for hands-on, personalised instruction
Career placement support to help you land your first nursing role
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