Practical Nursing
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Interprofessional collaboration and diverse clinical placement opportunities
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Winter 2024: College Drive – North Bay
Fall 2024: College Drive – North Bay
Your Future Career
- Hospitals and acute care
- Psychiatric settings
- Long-term care facilities
- Community home health agencies
- Doctors’ offices and clinics
- Telehealth and online nursing
What You Learn
- Nursing theory and practice
- Pharmacology
- Interprofessional health care and collaboration
- Anatomy and physiology
- Canada's First Peoples/cultural safety and sensitivity
- Developmental psychology
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | Communication I |
IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
PNE110 | Professional Growth I |
PNE113 | Human Relationships |
PNE114 | Nursing Theory I |
PNE118 | Nursing Practice I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
Semester 2 - Winter
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2.1) |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2.2) |
IAP120 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
PNE124 | Nursing Theory II |
PNE125 | Health Assessment |
PNE128 | Nursing Practice II |
Semester 3 - Fall
PNE232 | Pharmacology I |
PNE235 | Nursing Theory III |
PNE237 | Pathophysiology I |
PNE239 | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4 - Winter
PNE240 | Professional Growth II |
PNE242 | Pharmacology II |
PNE245 | Nursing Theory IV |
PNE247 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE249 | Nursing Practice IV |
Semester 5 - Spring
PNE260 | Nursing Practice V |
Semester 1 - Winter
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | College Communication |
IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
PNE110 | Professional Growth I |
PNE113 | Human Relationships |
PNE114 | Nursing Theory I |
PNE118 | Nursing Practice I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
Semester 2 - Fall
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2.1) |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2.2) |
IAP120 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
PNE124 | Nursing Theory II |
PNE125 | Health Assessment |
PNE128 | Nursing Practice II |
Semester 3 - Winter
PNE232 | Pharmacology I |
PNE235 | Nursing Theory III |
PNE237 | Pathophysiology I |
PNE239 | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4 - Fall
PNE240 | Professional Growth II |
PNE242 | Pharmacology II |
PNE245 | Nursing Theory IV |
PNE247 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE249 | Nursing Practice IV |
Semester 5 - Winter
PNE260 | Nursing Practice V |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $3400.32 | $1320.38 | $1248 | - | $5968.7 |
2 | $3400.32 | $1165.38 | $177 | - | $4742.7 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
West Parry Sound Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $3400.32 | $1041 | $1248 | - | $5689.32 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $18384.28 | $1900.38 | $1248 | - | $21532.66 |
2 | $18384.28 | $1745.38 | $177 | - | $20306.66 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
West Parry Sound Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $18384.28 | $1621 | $1248 | - | $21253.28 |
What You Need
What You Need
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.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
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
You will also need:
- Stethoscope - apx. $115.00
- Polo Shirt - apx. $35.00
- CPIC, VS - apx. $40.00
- Mask Fit - apx. $25.00
- Health Immunizations – Cost will vary
- 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
- CPR / First Aid - apx. $80.00
- Health Clearance Card - $35.00
- Lab Kits (Semester 1, 2 & 3) - apx. $350.00
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
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.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
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.