Student Newsletter
Practical Nurses in High Demand
There’s a good reason why the Practical Nursing program at Vancouver Career College is popular. The fifty-one week health care diploma program focuses on the fundamental knowledge and practical clinical experience needed for jobs in nursing positions in hospitals, nursing homes and a range of other facilities.
As the second-largest regulated health care profession in Canada, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) have gone from auxiliary workers to accredited healthcare practitioners. Technological advancements, increased patient complexity, enhanced responsibilities, greater accountability, changes in scopes of practice, changes in healthcare delivery and evolution of patient-specialized care programs have created a need for hands-on training programs like the one offered at Vancouver Career College.
In 1996, the Council of LPNs in B.C. was designated under the Health Professions Act and changed its name to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC). The organization established a code of ethics and standards of practice for LPNs in the province and ensures the education, testing and licensing of LPNs meets the established standards and competencies for practice.
In addition, Practical Nursing graduates have several employment options to explore after earning their diplomas. Along with hospitals and long-term care facilities, nurses may also work in group homes, schools, community health and more. Learn more about the program today!
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July 2011 Newsletter
Canadian Credentials Reaffirm Grad’s Passion for Education
Lindy-Ann Clark was a teacher in Trinidad and Tobago for almost 29 years. When she came to Canada, she needed to validate her credentials in order to continue working in the field.
After some research, she enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the Burnaby campus of Vancouver Career College.
She knew that the program would give her the qualifications to work in BC, but she also found that it broadened her skills and reaffirmed her decision to pursue a career in education from years ago.
Lindy-Ann was valedictorian for the Burnaby campus at the 2011 spring graduation ceremony. Currently, she’s working at a Montessori school in Vancouver but she plans to earn a bachelor’s degree and, possibly, teach the next generation of ECE students.
“It’s always about broadening my knowledge and skills so that I can be a better teacher,” she says. “Education is the key for a better life.”
What’s your passion? Share your story with us on Facebook and Twitter!
How iPads are Changing the Way We Learn
The education world is buzzing about the increasing popularity and presence of Apple's iPad. The iPad's learning capabilities have captured the attention of education administration, instructors and students who are discovering unique high-tech ways of learning. With a tap, drag and swivel on the iPad's multi-touch screen, you can access multiple apps, lectures, videos, notes, books, and more without having to lug around heavy textbooks or power-up your laptop.
The iPad has become a revolutionary tool to learning in an interactive format. Subjects across multiple disciplines, including math, sciences, languages, medicine, and business, are integrated into apps which can be synched with instructor lessons, homework assignments and tests. At the post-secondary level, iTunes U offers free podcasts, videos and textbooks from the some of the world’s leading universities.
Although some people fear that online or technology-based learning may replace face-to-face learning, many school campuses are advocating a combination of the two. Students can follow along with instructors in the classroom, and enhance their learning with study tips and practice tests on their iPad at home.
How would you use the iPad to learn? Tell us on Facebook and Twitter!
Summer in BC Photo Contest
It’s summertime! Are you ready to get outside and enjoy it? To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win some fantastic prizes through our Summer in BC Contest.
To enter, snap a photo that symbolizes summer in BC to you and post it on the Vancouver Career College Facebook page by July 30, 2011. Be creative with your entries - whether it's a shot of you spending time at the beach with your friends or a pic of some of BC's majestic scenery, we want to see the best shots you can take!
Entries will be voted on by our Facebook fans from August 2-9, 2011 so tell all of your friends to "like" our Facebook page and vote for your photo.
You could win a $150 gift card of your choice if you get the most votes, a $50 card for runner up and a $25 card for third place.
We’ll announce the winners on Facebook on August 16, 2011. Good luck!
Post-Basic ECE Program Launch
Students interested in Early Childhood Education will now be able to attend the advanced program at Vancouver Career College's Coquitlam and Vancouver campuses.
Diplomas and certificates in Early Childhood Education lead to positions and careers as daycare owners or workers, preschool teachers and opportunities in gifted, disabled or disadvantaged teaching institutions.
Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Post Basic program will take a variety of courses from Child Growth and Development to Program Planning and Implementation and Daycare administration.
If you’re interested in becoming an integral part of a child's early development check out the new course at our Coquitlam or Vancouver campus.
Become a Multimedia Specialist
Today's employers are demanding specialists who can stay on top of digital media trends and technologies. So Vancouver Career College has launched a new program that trains its students to become Graphic Design Technology Specialists.
This program prepares students to become experts in industry-standard design software applications, including Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Fireworks, and InDesign.
Upon graduation, they can pursue positions such as Multimedia Specialists who create interactive media using computer technology, Web Design Specialists who build websites that best reflect their client's needs or Graphic Design Specialists who create visual solutions to communication problems. Interested in this unique career? Apply today!
July 2011 Newsletter
Seasonal Summer Jobs
Students are often strapped for cash and sometimes picking up a summer job can help alleviate some of the financial burden.
Babysitting:
Check with your friends and family and any organizations you’re a part of for people looking for babysitting services.
Pet Sitting and Pet Walking:
You may be the solution for vacationers planning trips out of town who aren’t able to take their pets with them.
Local Restaurants:
Local restaurants are always good places for college students to find part-time employment, in fact, many look for students in the summer to hire.
Have some summer job leads? Share them with us on Facebook and Twitter!