Practical Nursing
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Interprofessional collaboration and diverse clinical placement opportunities
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Winter 2021: College Drive – North Bay
Fall 2021: College Drive – North Bay, West Parry Sound
Train for a career in this important health field in Canadore's leading-edge simulation nursing laboratories. The high fidelity labs are equipped with interactive mannequins that speak and replicate real symptoms, on which students act out common medical emergencies. Training culminates with a seven-week, pre-graduate placement experience working with a registered practical nurse. Our graduates are sought after all over the world working independently or as part of a health care team.
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
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 or 12 Science (C or U), Grade 11 Math (C, U or M)
Note: Recent Canadore 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.
Curriculum
Curriculum
College Drive Campus
Intake: September StartSemester 1 - Fall
CMM125 | Communication I |
PNE110 | Professional Growth I |
PNE113 | Human Relationships |
PNE114 | Nursing Theory I |
IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
PNE118 | Nursing Practice I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
Semester 2 - Winter
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2) |
PNE124 | Nursing Theory II |
PNE125 | Health Assessment |
IAP120 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
PNE128 | Nursing Practice II |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Fall
PNE232 | Pharmacology I |
PNE235 | Nursing Theory III |
PNE237 | Pathophysiology I |
PNE239 | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4 - Winter
PNE242 | Pharmacology II |
PNE245 | Nursing Theory IV |
PNE247 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE249 | Nursing Practice IV |
PNE230 | Professional Growth II |
Semester 5 - Spring
PNE260 | Nursing Practice V |
College Drive Campus
Intake: January StartSemester 1 - Winter
CMM125 | Communication I |
PNE110 | Professional Growth I |
PNE113 | Human Relationships |
PNE114 | Nursing Theory I |
IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
PNE118 | Nursing Practice I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
Semester 2 - Fall
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2) |
PNE124 | Nursing Theory II |
PNE125 | Health Assessment |
IAP120 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
PNE128 | Nursing Practice II |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (PN Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Winter
PNE232 | Pharmacology I |
PNE235 | Nursing Theory III |
PNE237 | Pathophysiology I |
PNE239 | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4 - Fall
PNE242 | Pharmacology II |
PNE245 | Nursing Theory IV |
PNE247 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE249 | Nursing Practice IV |
PNE230 | Professional Growth II |
Semester 5 - Winter
PNE260 | Nursing Practice V |
West Parry Sound Campus
Intake: September StartSemester 1 - Fall
CMM125 | Communications I |
PNE110 | Professional Growth I |
PNE113 | Human Relationships |
PNE114 | Nursing Theory I |
IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology I |
PNE118 | Nursing Practice I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
GENED | General Education Elective (PNW Sem 1) |
Semester 2 - Winter
PNE124 | Nursing Theory II |
PNE125 | Health Assessment |
IAP120 | Anatomy & Physiology II |
PNE128 | Nursing Practice II |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
GENED | General Education Elective (PNW Sem 2) |
Semester 3 - Fall
PNE232 | Pharmacology I |
PNE235 | Nursing Theory III |
PNE237 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE239 | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4 - Winter
PNE230 | Professional Growth II |
PNE242 | Pharmacology II |
PNE245 | Nursing Theory IV |
PNE247 | Pathophysiology II |
PNE249 | Nursing Practice IV |
Semester 5 - Spring
PNE260 | Nursing Practice V |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $3400.32 | $1234.09 | $30 | - | $4664.41 |
2 | $5100.48 | $1094.09 | - | - | $6194.57 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
West Parry Sound Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | $5100.48 | $1216 | - | - | $6316.48 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $15866.8 | $1813.09 | $30 | - | $17709.89 |
2 | $23830.2 | $1673.09 | - | - | $25503.29 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
West Parry Sound Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | $23830.2 | $1413 | - | - | $25243.2 |
What You Need
What You Need
Welcome Package with Required Documentation Winter 2021
Communicable Disease Screening Documentation - North Bay Winter 2021
Communicable Disease Screening Documentation - Parry Sound Winter 2021
NBRHC Emergency Contact and Code of Conduct
Canadore Contract Form Winter 2021
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
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
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student 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
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
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Health Care Administration – 8 months to complete
Health Care Administration – Indigenous – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Social Service Worker Intensive (accelerated) – 10 months (condensed) to complete (must have a min of 40 hrs of direct experience with clients in a social service agency)
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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