35 New Nursing Spaces at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

August 24, 2011
35 New Nursing Spaces at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

SURREY – Kwantlen Polytechnic University received $425,000 in one-time funding to add 35 seats to its internationally educated graduate nurse re-entry program to help prepare internationally educated nurses to work as registered nurses in British Columbia.

Why this matters:

This program assists internationally educated nurses meet the eligibility requirements to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination and meet professional practice standards.
The additional seats will help meet current and projected demand for registered nurses throughout the province.

Quotes:

“Preparing internationally educated nurses to be registered nurses in British Columbia is a critical piece to meeting future health care employment demands. With Surrey’s growing health care infrastructure, and our province’s encouragement of foreign trained professionals to locate here, this program is both excellent and timely.”
- Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer

“Nurses are a vital part of the health care system. The 35 additional spaces in this medical program is the best way to ensure we have talented and well-trained health professionals to care for British Columbians.”
- Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux

Additional Information:

This funding is part of the provincial government’s almost $1.5 million in one-time funding to support the expanded delivery of nine health care programs at six colleges and universities across the province.
One-time funding to improve access to health education programs helps to meet current and projected employment needs in the health care field throughout the province.
B.C.’s post-secondary system is helping to provide faster, safer and better healthcare for individuals and families across British Columbia ensuring students in the health care professions have the skills and training they need to succeed in the future.
Since 2001...

The Province has provided approximately $1.2 billion in health-related post-secondary funding to institutions across the province.
The number of nursing spaces has more than doubled by adding over 4,450 spaces resulting in over 20,000 credentials being awarded. The provincial government has funded more than 880 Health Care Assistant spaces throughout B.C.
The Province has invested more than $2.5 billion in student financial assistance, making post-secondary education more accessible for students across the province.

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