Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing

Practical nurses in Ontario play an integral role in the health care sector, administering some medications, performing medical procedures and promoting healthy lifestyle choices to patients, families and caregivers. Are you excited about the opportunity to begin an in-demand career built on respect and a highly specialized set of skills Fanshawe’s two-year Practical Nursing diploma program can help you get there. You’ll begin by studying anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology and the importance of strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, colleagues and community members. You’ll learn to work effectively within the practical nurses’ professional role and scope of practice as a self-sufficient and collaborative partner with clients and other healthcare providers. The curriculum continues to evolve in response to current nursing and health care evidence and trends. You'll also study theory in the classroom, practice your nursing skills in our simulation labs and get plenty of hands-on clinical practice in acute, community and long-term care settings, under the guidance of a qualified supervisor. The curriculum continues to evolve in response to current evidence in nursing and health care trends.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with a minimum final grade of 65 in each of the following courses: Grade 12 English (C or U) Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U) Grade 11 Math (U or M) or Grade 12 Math (C* or U). This is a competitive program; we receive more applications from qualified applicants than we have seats available. Applicants who do not meet admissions requirements may choose to do the one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees preparatory program. Graduates who have a final cumulative GPA of 3.0 and no grade in the courses listed above below 65% will meet all the admissions requirements for this program, gain academic skills and make a future application more competitive. Grade 12 Foundations for College Math (MAP4C) may not be adequate academic preparation for this program. We recommend a minimum of MCT4C if applicants are choosing a college level Math to meet the requirements.