Acute care is not about knowing everything. It is about noticing changes early, acting within your scope, reassessing thoughtfully and asking for assistance clearly when needed. This course supports Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as they transition into acute care by strengthening practical decision-making, safety habits, clinical communication, documentation and selected acute care skills.
This professional learning opportunity is for LPNs who are moving into acute care. This includes nurses coming from a long-term care, community, home health or rural setting. It is also suitable for LPNs who are new to acute care and want guided practice in assessment, setting priorities, knowing when to ask for help and clear documentation.
Entry Requirement
Current LPN registration in British Columbia (practising or provisional) with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Format
This course is offered online. It is 16 weeks long, self-paced with weekly optional check-ins with your trainer. Average weekly time is 7 hours. You will follow one main unfolding patient case across a day shift.
The course is organized into:
- Module 1: Acute Assessment and Interpretation
- Module 2: Prioritization and Implementation of Care
- Module 3: Evaluation and Integration of Practice
This course includes virtual simulation, documentation practice, structured reflection, and video-recorded skill demonstrations. You are not expected to be perfect. You are expected to practice safely, use feedback, recognize your limits and show growth.
Evaluation is competency-based. Find more information on the rubric and other course details in the course syllabus.
Registration opening soon!