Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The Nursing program is an advanced entry program, which means that you must complete at least one year of university-level study, including several required and recommended courses, before you can be considered for admission, even if you already have a degree. We encourage you to review the Nursing advanced entry admission requirements, which provides details on:.
Students must be able to meet both academic standards and requisite skills and abilities to progress through the program and graduate.
Prospective applicants are required to review the Requisite Skills and Abilities for the Bachelor of Nursing Program policy. The AGPA cut-off changes from year to year, depending on the applicant pool. Please view our frequently asked questions document to view the most recent AGPA cut-offs. A short wait list ranked by AGPA is created from the applicant pool after all spaces have been filled.
The wait list is used in the event that an offered student declines entry to the program. You will be advised by the UM Admissions office if you have been placed on the wait list. The wait list does not carry over to the next term. You must re-apply to the program if your application is declined. If you do not meet the requirements for advanced entry into the Nursing program, you may be eligible for admission to the Faculty of Arts or Science or another degree program.
If you have not attended university before, you can apply for a program with direct entry, such as University 1. Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency , and other documents.
There is no limit to the number of times you can apply. If you are accepted to an intake, you must complete course work in that term of admission; we cannot defer successful applicants to the next intake.
The Bachelor of Nursing Program also has a number of non-academic admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is conditional upon receipt of documentation proving completion of the outlined requirements. Information and relevant forms for the non-academic admission requirements can be found in the Incoming students section of the College of Nursing Resources for undergraduate students page.
Start or continue your application for the BFA and diploma programs. You will receive an application form at the information session. All information sessions are held in Room , William Norrie Centre. Students who wish to enrol in Summer courses that start in May should apply by April 1. Continue your Summer application. Students have the chance to develop their critical thinking and skills in a risk-free environment designed to reflect real-life settings and situations.
Our interactive simulation rooms include a pediatric unit, two maternity units, an adult unit, as well as a multipurpose space. We have the ability to make the simulation high fidelity by using manikins or standardized patients, or low fidelity using task trainers and role playing.
Skills lab Our skills lab gives students the chance to understand the patient experience, practice skills in a safe environment and gain experience required for interdisciplinary teamwork.
Hospital simulation emphasizes teamwork. It bears her name in recognition of her contribution to nursing education and her lifelong interest in nursing history. Welcome to the College of Nursing website. It is a real honour and privilege to serve as your Dean of the College of Nursing and work with an amazing team of expert leaders, faculty and staff who are committed to providing our outstanding students with an exceptional learning experience.
Skip to main content. The CLPNM reminds all registrants that they are expected to practice and conduct themselves in accordance with the Standards of Practice , the Code of Ethics , and Practice Directions of their profession. Nurses have a duty to provide clients with safe, competent, and ethical care.
This includes taking appropriate measures to protect clients from harm. Protecting clients from harm has always included taking steps to decrease the risk of infection. Public health measures such as handwashing, vaccinations, masking, and physical distancing are effective strategies to help prevent the spread of COVID Evidence supports that widespread vaccination shortens the duration of disease outbreaks, maintains public safety, reduces the burden on the health care system, and keeps health care providers safe to care for clients in need.
The deadline previously announced was October 31, This deadline was revised when the Public Health Order was issued. Those who cannot be vaccinated for valid medical reasons or who choose not to be vaccinated will be required to undergo frequent COVID testing.
Canada also has a comprehensive and stringent system to approve and monitor new vaccines. The CLPNM recommends that all nurses, who provide direct client care, be vaccinated against COVID unless legitimate and rare medical reasons preclude vaccination and encourages registrants to use current science-based sources and ethical frameworks as the foundation for their decision.
Nurses are trusted health professionals. Views and statements made by nurses on important health issues that share or support misinformation can negatively impact the health and safety of the public. In keeping with this position of trust, the CLPNM expects nurses to provide clients with advice that:. The CLPNM reminds all registrants that although they are free to hold their own opinions, nurses must reflect on their professional obligations and workplace policies before engaging in public forums.
Nurses are reminded that the standards for the profession do not allow nurses to publicly whether in-person or virtually express health care related views that are not supported by scientific evidence, including anti-mask and anti-vaccination opinions. Nurses are not entitled to use protected titles [xiii] , in any form, to spread misinformation as members of a regulated profession. When a nurse communicates with the public and identifies as a nurse, implicitly or explicitly, they invoke their professional position as a nurse and are accountable to CLPNM and the public it protects.
Nurses found to be in violation of CLPNM standards are subject to investigation and possible disciplinary procedures. Nurses who have questions or concerns about their ability to maintain their standards are encouraged to contact the CLPNM and speak with a Practice Consultant. The Practice Department can be contacted via email at practice clpnm. Contact us at practice clpnm.
View printable PDF version of this guidance here. American Journal of Public Health , 6 , New England Journal of Medicine. All LPNs are accountable to meet their professional standards. In a pandemic situation, meeting standards includes, among other things:. In addition, when caring for a client diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID, LPNs are expected to understand and apply precautionary measures to minimize the risk of infecting themselves, colleagues client and others.
LPNs can collect nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs for a client with a client specific order or following a clinical decision-making tool i. LPNs must ensure they have the knowledge, skills, judgment and appropriate authority before performing any health care activity or procedure. All LPNs are responsible and accountable for their practice, and must collaborate with their employers to ensure they have the competencies to fulfill their role.
As with any new practice or task, if an LPN has never cared for a client receiving mechanical ventilation in practice, the LPN should ensure they receive the necessary as determined by the employer training and supervision until both parties agree that the LPN has the required competence to perform the procedure safely. Nurses from all designations and areas may be asked to work in unfamiliar areas or in new ways to provide nursing services related to the COVID pandemic.
We acknowledge this is an unprecedented time in health care and we recognize your efforts. Nurses work in the best interests of their clients to set priorities, use critical thinking skills and apply professional, knowledge, skill, and judgment in these circumstances. Nurses seek out credible sources of information and follow best practice guidelines to provide nursing services and minimize the risk of disease transmission to themselves, their clients and others.
If you have concerns about your competence to work in an area, collaborate with your employer to problem solve, so that you can provide safe care and meet relevant standards of practice. LPNs can continue to provide safe client care by seeking advice, collaborating and problem-solving with the health care team, and their employer to identify strategies to continue safe client care during this challenging time. There are risks and benefits to posting and it is important to maintain public confidence in your profession.
LPNs should not post information on social media that is not based in evidence or best practice, particularly if it might increase the anxiety levels of the public. For more information on your responsibilities related to social media use, read our Electronic Communication and Social Media Practice Direction. We encourage stakeholders that are seeking information on the pandemic to access evidence-based information that is available and updated daily from the Manitoba Health COVID webpage or Public Health Agency of Canada webpage.
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