LPN Re-Entry Program

Who Is The Re-Entry Program For?

The LPN Re-entry program is considered on a case-by-case basis and can be open to:

  • members who have been out of the workforce who may/may not have the requirements for eligibility to reinstate their license
  • approved Internationally educated nurses (IENs) as a result of the application review process
  • be utilized as a result of a disciplinary review/ fitness to practice result
  • applicants who have exceeded the maximum number of examination attempts.

Members/applicants are approved and referred by ANBLPN.

Where Is The Re-Entry Program Offered?

English: NBCC (details below)
French: CCNB (click here for details)

If You Are Interested in the Re-Entry Program

If you are interested in the re-entry program:

  1. Complete the Consent to Release Information form in the [Resources] section above
  2. Send the completed form the applications@npls.ca
  3. A staff member from ANBLPN will contact you to discuss your case
  4. If you qualify for the program, ANBLPN will put in a referral to the college
  5. You will be contacted by the college with program and registration information
Quick Facts (NBCC)

Next Offering
April 7, 2025

Program Duration
Approximately 38 weeks

Program Cost (tax exempt)
$6395 program total (includes 7 courses), paid on a “per course” basis  (funding options may be available through government agencies such as WorkingNB, PETL, etc.)

Textbooks Costs
Approximately $600+HST

*the above information is subject to change

Courses Covered in the Program (NBCC)

The re-entry program will cover the following courses:

  • Health Care in Canada (if applicable)
  • Medication Administration for Licensed or Re-Entry Practical Nurses
  • Advanced Adult Health Assessment for Licensed or Re-Entry Practical Nurses
  • Clinical: PN – Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Practice
  • Maternal, Newborn and Pediatric Nursing Concepts
  • Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab
  • Pharmacology for Licensed or Re-Entry Practical Nurses
  • Leadership Role

Hybrid Delivery Model

Training is delivered over approximately 38 weeks, primarily online with some in-person clinical components.