Practical Nursing

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 or 12 Science (C or U), Grade 11 Math (C, U or M)

Note: Recent College PSW graduates will be assessed for transfer credits in semester one.

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

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Becoming a Registered Practical Nurse 

The College of Nurses of Ontario requires essential skills and abilities. These include cognitive, communicative, behavioural, psychomotor, sensory, and environmental capacities, which are essential for professional practice. Details of these requirements can be found on the College of Nurses website. 

Semester 1

CLT100	First Peoples of Canada
CMM125	Communication I
IAP100	Anatomy & Physiology I
PNE110	Professional Growth I
PNE113	Relational Practice
PNE114	Nursing Theory I
PNE118	Nursing Practice I
PSY200	Lifespan Development

Semester 2

GENED	General Education Elective - Online (PN1Sem2)
GENED	General Education Elective - Online (PN2Sem2)
IAP120	Anatomy & Physiology II
PNE123	Health Assessment
PNE124	Nursing Theory II
PNE129	Nursing Practice II
PNE130	Nursing Practice II - Clinical

Semester 3

PNE228	Nursing Practice III
PNE229	Nursing Practice III - Clinical
PNE232	Pharmacology I
PNE235	Nursing Therapeutics I
PNE237	Pathophysiology I

Semester 4

PNE240	Professional Growth II
PNE242	Pharmacology II
PNE245	Nursing Therapeutics II
PNE247	Pathophysiology II
PNE250	Nursing Practice IV
PNE251	Nursing Practice IV - Clinical

Semester 5

PNE260

Nursing Practice V- Preceptorship

*First year tuition includes both Semesters 1 and 2
*Second year tuition includes Semesters 3, 4, and 5
*The "Material Fee" listed below does not include the cohort-specific eText/eResource fee. Click here to view fees. See eText/eResource information below.

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

West Parry Sound Campus – Domestic

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

West Parry Sound Campus – International

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

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Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

eTexts and eResources at Canadore College

eTexts and eResources are offered for select courses in health care programs as bundled fee*. This option gives you access to high-quality digital resources at about 40%-60% less than the cost of printed textbooks with the added value of bundled simulation, practice text suites and other key resources for your program of study and progression to employment. With eTexts and eResources, you will have the tools you need to complete your program and prepare for your licensing exam where applicable.

*NOTE:

• The eText and eResource package is unique to each program and not interchangeable.
• Other courses may have additional text or resource requirements. Please review your course outline for further information.

Opting Out of the eText and eResource Program

Participation in the eText and eResource bundle is mandatory as it is decided at the program level.

The fee for the TSP bundle will be charged to your student account as part of the semester program fees. The bundle fee is intended to be rolled into your Material Fees at the beginning of each academic year; however, the Administration reserves the right to post it as a separate charge later in the term or each semester. Please monitor your student account for any subsequent billing and direct any questions to the Admissions Office. For the fee structure please click here to view eText/eResource fees.

Upon entry to the program students will have the option of accepting the full package or to opt out of the non-evaluative resources of the package. If you choose to opt out, you will be required to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss the TSP and sign a declaration prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year. After this deadline, access for the entirety of the program is final and non-refundable. Full deployment of the resources will begin shortly after the opt-out window closes.

The eText fee exemption deadline is:

• Prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year.

To request an exemption, please contact your Program Coordinator.

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Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

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You will also need:

• Stethoscope - apx. $115.00
• Polo Shirt - apx. $35.00
• NBRHC Parking - $6.00/day
• NBRHC ID and Access Badge - apx. $10.00
• Uniforms (scrubs), 2 sets - apx. $70.00
• Uniform Shoes - apx. $50.00

Ontario College Diploma

Students also complete WHMIS and CPR certification while in the program. Upon graduation, students are able to write the registration exam through the College of Nurses where, upon successful completion, they will receive Registered Practical Nurse accreditation.

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The Canadore Practical Nursing program is currently approved (Category 1, the highest ranking) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Upon graduation from this program students can apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) to write the provincial registration examination for practical nurses. Details related to these requirements can be found on the CNO website.

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school,  continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.