Practical Nursing Pre-Program Questionnaire

Completing the Pre-Program Questionnaire is a process of assessing your knowledge of the Practical Nursing program and commitment to this career choice. This questionnaire focuses on the extent you are aware of, and are prepared to meet, the challenges and demands of the Practical Nursing program and profession. It will not be scored but is vital to the selection process. Please consider the statements carefully and provide an honest response.

Complete the questionnaire below and click "Submit."

All fields are required.

1. I am aware that clinical practicum placement for this program may occur at any approved clinical site in Northern British Columbia.

2. I am aware that enrolment in this program will require acceptance of a clinical practicum placement anywhere in Northern British Columbia.

3. I am aware that during the clinical practicum I may have to relocate.

4. I am aware that I am responsible for travel, accommodation arrangements and costs to, during and from my clinical practicum placement.

5. I am aware of the emotional, mental and physical demands of the program and occupation and I foresee no difficulty/limitation in learning and/or performing the duties of a practical nurse.

6. I have the mental and physical stamina to learn and perform the duties of a practical nurse.

7. I have no previous injury or condition that will put me at risk for training and/or working in this profession.

8. I am aware that this profession requires me to work, evening, weekend, night and on-call shifts beginning as early as 0630.

9. I am aware that this profession requires me to work with needles, blood, body fluids, and tissue.

10. I am aware that in this profession I may be required to respond professionally to difficult situations such as trauma, surgical procedures and acutely ill patients.

11. I am aware that enrolment in this program, completion of clinical practicum and employment in this profession require criminal record checks.

12. I am aware that enrolment in this program requires immunizations and proof of vaccinations.

13. I am aware that enrolment in this program requires students to demonstrate skills on each other as well as volunteers in a supervised lab setting, prior to providing patient care in the healthcare setting.

14. If I require support/accommodations for a documented disability, I am aware that it is my responsibility to contact and work with CNC Accessibility Support Services and the appropriate course instructor(s) at the beginning of the program and course terms.

Attention Applicant

If you answered "No" or "False" to any of the questions, it is important for you to talk to a CNC recruitment officer at 250-561-5855 to discuss whether this program/profession is suitable for you.

By submitting the form, you acknowledge that you have read, and understand the implications of, the above statements.

Should you need more information or have questions, please contact the School of Health Sciences at healthsciences@cnc.bc.ca or 250-562-2131.