Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing

Sheridan's four-semester Practical Nursing diploma program is approved (Category 1) by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). When you graduate from this program you'll be eligible to apply to take the new Regulatory Exam-Practical Nurse (REx-PN). When youve successfully completed the REx-PN youll be issued a license to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario. Prepare for a career as a practical nurse In this program youll learn to Help clients with nutrition elimination medication safety ambulation and hygiene. Chart patients progress and assess their conditions. Care for wounds change dressings and give medication. Educate clients and promote health and wellbeing. Care for patients through all stages of a disease including palliative care.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including these required coursesOne English Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)plusOne Mathematics Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70Biology Grade 11 (C or U)Chemistry Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry Grade 11 (U)