Practical Nursing Program
2016-2017 Admission Information
Program Description
The provincial practical nursing education program is
designed to provide learners with the knowledge,
skills, judgments and attitudes to perform to the full
range of competencies as identified by the College of
Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The
program provides a learning experience that is
integrated, professional, collaborative and culturally
sensitive with an aim to prepare graduates to care for
individuals and families at multiple life stages and in a
variety of practice settings. Upon successful
completion of the program, learners will possess the
competencies to successfully complete the Canadian
Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
Promotion, offered through TRU Open Learning
or (2) BIOL 1590 and BIOL 1690, Human
Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 1593 and BIOL
1693, offered through TRU Open Learning**
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Letter of Introduction***
*LPI scores are valid only if written within the last 2
years
**Option 2 is recommended for students who are
looking to ladder into BScN Program
***Letter of Introduction must be NO MORE than 2
typed pages, include a brief personal history, the
reasons behind choosing nursing, the qualities you
bring to the program and your personal career goals.
Costs
Intake Date
The PN program offers one intake every other year,
beginning in September. The next intake will occur in
Fall 2016. Applications are accepted from October 1st
to March 31st.
Tuition $7,465 per year
Books $500 per year
Post Admission Requirements
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Last day to submit a complete application:
 MARCH 31, 2016 
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Length 2 years
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Admission Requirements
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BC Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student
Status
BC English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a
minimum of 73% (with the government exam
within the last 5 years); or level 5 on the
composition section of the Language Proficiency
Index (LPI)*, with all other categories of LPI at a
minimum of 70%; or LPI level 4 if completed
between October 2011 and October 2013, or
satisfied a completion of TRU English
Assessment (ACCUPLACER) at the university
entrance level; or completion of TRU ENGL 0600
with a grade of 65% or better or completion of
ESAL 0570 & ESAL 0580 with a grade of 65% or
better
BC Math 11 Principles with a grade of 60% or
better (if taken prior to 2012 and less than 10
years ago) or Math 11 Foundations with a grade
60% or better (commencing 2012)
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical
Nurses with a grade of 65% or better. Students
have two options to meet this prerequisite: (1)
PNUR 1300, Anatomy and Physiology for
Practical Nursing or HLTH 1121 Foundation
Human Anatomy-Physiology for Health
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Personal Safety (face-to-face class offered
through TRU Williams Lake Continuing
Studies one time only)
Criminal Record Check (must be completed
by TRU)
CPR – C Pro (recertification needed every
two years as per School of Nursing policy)
Immunization as required by clinical partner
sites and recommended by BC Centre for
Disease Control (2009)
CLPNBC requisite skills and abilities
Read and sign the CLPNBC brochure
Negative TB test or chest x-ray
Assessment
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book an
assessment test by calling 250-392-8020 or by
emailing wlmain@tru.ca
Admission of Mature Students
Any applicant at least 19 years of age with a minimum
two years out of school lacking requirements for a
program or course will be considered for mature
student status. Although the grade level requirement
(Grade 10, Grade 12, etc.) will be waived for students
classified as mature, individual course prerequisites
listed for the program or course must be met.
How to Apply
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Submit your application via email
wlmain@tru.ca or use the paper application form
at www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
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Pay the $27.57 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received
Submit official high school transcripts – for
current high school students please submit final
Grade 11 grades and an interim Grade 12
statement listing courses you are taking this year
Provide official transcripts for any postsecondary institutions previously or currently
attended
Submit Letter of Introduction
Next Steps:
Applicants will receive acknowledgement of their
application within 2 – 3 weeks.
Use the check-list in this package to make sure you
have included all the supporting documents required.
Selective Admission Process
The School of Nursing Selection Committee uses a
selective admission process to determine admission
to Year (1) of the PN program. Only complete
applications are reviewed.
During this process, applicants are assessed on their
academic performance of the admission
requirements, along with other academic
performance, including high school and postsecondary course grades. Applicants with strong
academic performance/grades will be considered for
admission. Students are required to pay a $500
commitment fee to secure your seat. It will be held as
a deposit toward your fall tuition.
TRU Admissions will notify all reviewed
applicants whether they have been “Accepted”,
“Waitlisted”, or “Not Accepted”. Acceptance is
conditional and will not be deemed final until all
documentation has been submitted.
Program Admission Checklist
A complete application must be submitted by program
deadline date of MARCH 31, 2016 and include:
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Application form
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Students currently upgrading prerequisites must
provide Official transcripts (or proof of
registration) showing courses in progress or
interim grades upon application and/or before
March 31, 2016. Final official transcripts must
be provided no later than April 30, 2016 Official
transcripts must be issued within two years of
application and must be received in sealed
envelopes from the issuing institution
Letter of Introduction – mailed to the Admissions
Office
MAILED or COURIERED applications submitted on
the deadline date must be Post Marked by the post
office, date stamp clearly visible on the envelope.
Applicants are responsible to ensure all required
documents are submitted by specified deadline dates
if requested from other post-secondary institutions
and/or other agencies.
 Faxed or Emailed documents
not accepted 
Need Advising?
For assistance in developing an academic plan to
meet the PN admissions requirements, contact our
TRU Academic Advising Office, 250-392-8000, or
email wlmain@tru.ca.
Support Services
Information regarding various TRU Support Services,
including disability services, services for Aboriginal
students, counselling, sponsorship and student
housing can be found at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/studentservices. For
assistance with financial planning and program cost
details use the Program Cost Calculator or contact
TRU Student Awards and Financial Support at
finaid@tru.ca or 250-828-5024 –or visit our website at
www.tru.ca/awards/advising/tools
Need Help? Contact Us
Application fee of $27.57
Official high school transcript
Current high school students must submit an
official Grade 11 transcript upon application. A
certified Interim Grade 12 transcript (showing
courses in progress) must be submitted when
available. A final official Ministry of Education
transcript showing Ministry of Education transcript
showing graduation must be submitted by the
end of June
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/nursingprograms
Nursing Program Coordinator in Williams Lake
Rhonda McCreight – 250-392-8026
Email: rmccreight@tru.ca