Niitsitapi Pre-Practical Nurse Program
Provide a structured and supportive pathway to enter a Practical Nurse Education Program
Practical Nurses provide essential care, support, and comfort to patients, in a variety of health care settings, making them vital members of the health-care team.
The single semester Niitsitapi Pre-Practical Nurse (NPPN) Program will provide a structured and supportive pathway to enter a Practical Nurse Education Program.
NPPN is a First Nation-infused program, that incorporates the Blackfoot language, culture, and traditions into the delivery.
To be delivered in-person, full-time over a sinlge semester, consisting of the 4 electives courses. The courses listed below are able to be transferred to the prospective Niitsitapi Practical Nurse Diploma Program, upon successful completion.
Term I: Fall 2026
Biology100: Anatomy & Physiology
Writing1000: Writing 101
KainaiStudies 120: Blackfoot Ways of Life
DevelopmentalPsychology 211: Development Through the Lifespan
Admission Requirements
English Language Arts – one of the following, or an equivalent course
Mathematics – one of the following, or an equivalent course
Biology – one of the following, or an equivalent course
Courses
Program courses Are Subject to Change
Biology 100: Anatomy and Physiology
Writing 101: Academic Reading & Writing
Kainai Studies 120: Blackfoot Ways of Life
Developmental Psychology 211: Development Through the Lifespan
Funding Available
Apply for FundingFoundational Learning Assistance (FLA)
UCEPP
(Must submit a PSSSP Funding Application by June 15 of every year to qualify)
Prevocational Training Allowance (PVT)
Must Reside on Reserve and Attend Main Campus
Student Funding Advisors:
Lori Brave Rock – Main Campus
Email: lori.braverock@mikaisto.com
Juliette Toledo – Satellite Campus
Email: Juliet.toledo@mikaisto.com
Funding Available
After applying to the program online, a Student Funding Advisor will contact the applicant. Note: Continuing students must apply for funding every academic year.
Contact the following for funding availability:
BTEST
Post Secondary DepartmentBlood Tribe Post secondary student funding