Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:
- Fall Start (September): 0619
CIP Code: 51.3901 (PGWP eligible)
You’ll Be There When People Need You Most
Start on the path to a fulfilling healthcare career with Confederation College's two-year Practical Nursing program. This comprehensive program prepares you to provide expert nursing care to stable, predictable patients across their lifespan. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario, opening doors to a wide range of healthcare opportunities.
Our curriculum covers a diverse array of topics, including foundational theory, nursing skills and procedures, pharmacology, pathophysiology, nursing assessment, and clinical practice. You'll develop the expertise to care for patients from infancy to older adulthood, gaining hands-on experience through exciting clinical placements. This program not only equips you for immediate entry into the workforce but also lays a strong foundation for those considering future advancement to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Program Approval: The Practical Nursing Program at Confederation College is approved (Category 1) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario and to write the Regulatory Examination Practical Nurse (REX-PN).
Top Highlights
- Clinical Experience: Gain valuable on-the-job experience working alongside experienced Registered Practical Nurses.
- Career-Ready: Graduate prepared to write the examinations required for practice and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Versatile Skills: Develop a comprehensive skill set applicable across various healthcare settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate therapeutically with clients and members of the health care team.
- Assess clients across the life span, in a systematic and holistic manner.
- Plan safe and competent nursing care, based upon a thorough analysis of available data and evidence-informed practice guidelines.
- Select and perform nursing interventions using clinical judgment, in collaboration with the client and, where appropriate, the health care team, that promote health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, maintain and/or restore health, promote rehabilitation, and/or provide palliation.
- Evaluate the outcomes resulting from all interventions in the nurse-client interaction and modify the plan of care as required.
- Act equitably and justly with clients and members of the health care team.
- Adapt to a variety of health care settings, using different leadership skills and styles as appropriate to each setting.
- contribute to creating a healthy and safe work environment in a variety of health care settings.
- Practise in a self-regulated, professional and ethical manner, complying with relevant legislation and with the standards of both the regulatory body and the practice setting to provide safe and competent client care.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Succeed in the Practical Nursing program if you are:
- Compassionate: Genuinely care about the well-being of others.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in following healthcare procedures and protocols.
- Strong Communicator: Able to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Adaptable: Capable of working in various healthcare settings and handling diverse patient needs.
- A Lifelong Learner: Committed to ongoing professional development in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.
Advanced Standing Options
Graduates from approved Personal Support Worker programs may be eligible for advanced credits.
Pathway to Further Education: Strong foundation for those considering future pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are prepared for diverse roles in settings such as:
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Complex Chronic Care/Rehabilitation Facilities
- Long-Term Care Settings
- Community Health Centers
- Home Care Services
- Clinics and Doctors' Offices
- Public Health Units
- And more!
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