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Post Graduate Diploma in Gernotological Nursing For September 2016 Intake Apply Early to Gain Admissions INCLUDES - CLINICAL PRACTICAL IN  LONG-TERM FACILITIES OVERVIEW The geriatric population is the fastest growing health cohort around the world. By 2030, 25% of Canadians will be over 65 with 12% over 85 years of age. Currently 70% 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 participants tools and skills to meet the complex physical, social, environmental, cognitive and spiritual needs of the elderly.  Students 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. Seminars and occasional class interaction will provide added opportunity for an exchange of ideas and nursing expertise. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon completion of this program, each nurse will: Interpret basic geriatric trends and issues. Analyze and test a wide variety of health assessment tools. Demonstrate critical, innovative thinking when problem solving complex geriatric issues. Illustrate how to educate towards wellness in aging. Develop advocacy skills at relational, unit and policy making levels.   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants from countries outside of Canada must meet the following Leadership in Gerontological Nursing Post-Graduate Diploma requirements.  B.Sc. Nursing degree-minimum 60% Grade / GNM Diploma minimum 65% Grade from a recognized nursing school with English as a primary language of instruction. Registration with a national/provincial/state nursing association. Minimum of one year nursing experience. IELTS 6.5 overall with no band score less than 6.0. PROGRAM DATES: Early application deadline: Feb. 1, 2016 $250 tuition discount will be applied to students who have been officially accepted into the program before this date.  Final application deadline: May 1, 2016.

TESTIMONIALS: Selkirk College's expert nursing instructors do their best to make us familiar with the Canadian health care system and its expectations from us as nurses. If you are a nurse, and are planning to pursue your further studies in Canada, I am very confident to say that Selkirk College's Gerontology Post-Graduate Diploma is the best choice.     -  GURPREET KAUR, POST-GRADUATE IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING The environment at Selkirk College is inspirational and very conducive to learning. I feel energized on campus and get new innovative ideas and thoughts. The Gerontology program has challenged my ability to achieve my goal of getting a good quality international nursing education.        -  MINU RATHEE, POST-GRADUATE IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING   Duration: 2 Years Accreditation: Post Graduate Diploma Campus: Castlegar Application Fees: $100 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:  OM INTERNATIONAL @ 9227656616/06 or 9824163366 or email your CV with Educational Documents for Free Student Visa Assessment : info@omvisas.in / omvishal.shah@gmail.com