About the course

The geriatric population is the fastest growing health cohort around the world. Currently 70 per cent of all patients in Canada are elderly. Registered nurses must have specialized knowledge and training to effectively educate, assess and care for these older people.

　　This Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing will give you the tools and skills to meet the complex physical, social, environmental, cognitive and spiritual needs of the elderly.

　　You will be given the chance to have intercultural exchange between graduate nurses from other countries and on-campus BSN students. This will promote rich dialogue about nursing approaches, philosophies and global health needs. Learn more about the international experience at Selkirk College.

　　Seminars and occasional class interaction will provide added opportunity for an exchange of ideas and nursing expertise.

　　Program Outcomes

　　Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

　　identify the roles, scope, and required skillset of registered nurses in Canada,

　　synthesize theories and principles of health, wellness, aging, and geriatric care,

　　apply critical thinking, decision making, and clinical reasoning skills,

　　interpret research findings in order to provide evidence-based gerontological care,

　　apply entry-to-practice level leadership techniques/strategies when working within the inter-professional gerontological care team,

　　communicate effectively and efficiently in various formats to a variety of stakeholders, consistent with professional expectations,

　　apply the basic principles of culturally sensitive and client-centred care,

　　conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in academic and work-related environments.

　　formulate strategies to support lifelong learning in one?s personal nursing practice,

　　apply strategies for registration with the BC Care Aid Registry and BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$28,560

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Castlegar
Fall (September), 2024	Castlegar
Fall (September), 2025	Castlegar

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Selkirk College

B.Sc. Nursing degree / GNM Diploma from a recognized nursing school with English as a primary language of instruction with overall GPA of 60% or higher

　　Registration with a national/provincial/state nursing association

　　IELTS 6.5 overall with no band score lower than 6.0 and reading band score 6.5

　　One letter of reference from current or previous employer

　　Resume / CV with a minimum of 900 hours nursing experience within the last five years

　　Completed Immunization Forms. Submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Selkirk College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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