LPN Programs in New Brunswick

LPN Programs in New BrunswickLPN programs in New Brunswick must be accredited through the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses in order to ensure that they meet the province’s regulatory requirements for practical nursing education and training.

As of 2013, there are two such institutions in the province – each of which has several different campuses across New Brunswick.

The following section provides links and information for interested students.

Licensed Practical Nursing Programs – New Brunswick

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Le Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

Campuses: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Edmundston, Peninsule acadienne

Admission Requirements for LPN program:

  • High school or GED transcripts
  • Passing scores in high school Biology, Chemistry or Physics classes
  • Proof of language fluency (French or English)
  • Legal identification (e.g. birth or marriage certificates)
  • Completion of application forms and processing fee

Course curriculum:

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New Brunswick Community College

Campuses: Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, St. Andrews, Woodstock

Admission Requirements for LPN program:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Completion of high school Biology, Chemistry or Physics course
  • Proof of satisfactory physical examination and immunization results as outlined on the New Brunswick Community College Medical Examination and Immunization form

Course curriculum:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Back in Form
  • Care of Mother and Newborn
  • Care of the Child
  • Clinical Practicum
  • Community nursing
  • Communications
  • Elderly care
  • Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing Care
  • Nursing Skills
  • Physical Assessment

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Practical Nursing Employment in New Brunswick

Per the ANBLPN, there are six major employers of Licensed Practical Nurses in New Brunswick. While this by no means is to say that there are not opportunities for LPNs outside of this group of employers, the organizations listed below should be included in your search if you are seeking employment in the province.

Bayshore Home Health – Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John and Woodstock

Canadian Deafblind Assocation – New Brunswick and PEI

Forest Dale Home, Inc. – Village of Riverside-Albert

Jordan Lifecare Centre – River Glade

Oulton College – Moncton

Westford Health Nursing Care Inc. – Port Elgin