Nursing Unit Clerk Citation

“The practicum experience helped prepare me for the complexity of the Nursing Unit Clerk Assistant role. The guidance and support of the preceptor was extremely valuable. It gave me the confidence and skills to be successful in my position and obtain casual employment in the field.”

— Cindy Sandy, Nursing Unit Citation graduate

Nursing Unit Clerk Citation

• Part-time • Start date: Contact

Program outline

Continuing Education • Fees, entire

CENR 170

Communication Skills for

program: $4,200 • 405 hours

the Nursing Unit Clerk

• Prince George campus

CENR 171

Patient Chart Records

CENR 172

Admissions, Discharges,

(Continuing Education)

and Transfers

CENR 173 Pharmacology

Careers

Medication Orders I

CENR 174

Pharmacology

This program prepares you for work as a

Medication Orders II

nursing unit clerk (NUC) in local

CENR 175

Laboratory Orders

hospitals, or upgrades the skills of those

CENR 176

Diagnostic Orders

currently employed as nursing unit

CENR 177

Surgical Orders

clerks.

CENR 178

Therapeutic Orders

Many graduates from the program are

CENR 179

Nursing Unit Clerk

hired immediately, on a casual basis at

Practicum

University Hospital of Northern BC and

then apply and bid on other NUC

positions. In addition, many move on to

Important dates

other opportunities in the work environ-

Please contact Continuing Education.

ment if they meet the posted qualifica-

tions.

Revised: 11.08.02

A certificate is a prerequisite for employ-

ment as an NUC at most regional hospi-

tals throughout British Columbia.

Admission requirements

1. Successful completion of English

11, English 045 or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of CNC’s

Medical Terminology course or

approved equivalent.

3. Proof of application for a criminal

record search.

4. Appropriate immunization, as

established by Northern Health,

before starting the practicum.

5. Keyboarding skills of 35 wpm.

As well, familiarity with the Windows

environment is recommended.

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

StudentAid BC eligibility

StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Please make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria.

How to apply 

See Applying to CNC

 The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice . 
* Approximate tuition fees - subject to change. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Other fees may also apply.  Fees for international students are higher.