Careers & Transfers

For someone with certification as a practical nurse, there are many fulfilling employment opportunities in a variety of settings. These include:

• regional health authorities
• continuing care facilities
• community care agencies
• occupational health departments in large organizations
• primary care clinics and physicians' offices
•  schools
• group homes.

TRANSFERS

Thompson Rivers University
Graduates of Practical Nursing are eligible to receive a maximum of 57 transfer credits Into the TRU Bachelor of Health Science or a maximum of 60 transfer credits into the TRU Bachelor of General Studies.

Griffith University, Australia
Practical Nursing diploma graduates are eligible to enter into the third semester of the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Nathan or Logan campuses. Please visit www.griffith.edu.au/credit for more information.