School: Centennial College
Program:Practical Nursing
Program | Practical Nursing | Faculty | School of Community and Health Studies |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 years/ 4semesters |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Practical Nursing program at Centennial College is all about offering you the in-depth knowledge and increased levels of skill and judgment required in today's complex health care environment.
Advantages:
Practical Nursing program faculty members have extensive clinical expertise.
Classroom instruction is supplemented by independent study, multimedia support and on-going clinical experience.
Small group instruction in clinical and laboratory settings utilizes the latest technology, such as computerized simulation.
The School of Community and Health Studies' nursing lab recreates an actual hospital floor complete with nursing stations and operating room facilities.
You gain the edge over the competition by working within the advanced clinical simulation facilities and using highly realistic computerized "patients".
The program allows you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the nursing field through a variety of acute, rehabilitation and long-term care agencies with industry-leading health providers.
Centennial College's Practical Nursing graduates consistently achieve an exceptional pass rate on the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Biology Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
One additional science (Physics, Chemistry or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Minimum grade scores: 75% in each required subject (65% in U or A level courses) and overall average of 80% in the four required subjects
Language proficiency. Demonstrated by successfully completing three full years of secondary or post secondary education in Canada in English or in a school and country where English is the primary language of instruction and communication
Applicants who do not meet the language proficiency must take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission and score 160 or 161, and pass the listening test with a minimum score of 90
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $973 | $3908.5
|
International | $13283 | $2256 | $15539 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Clinical Nurse
Community Health Nurse
Palliative Care Nurse
Educator
Home Care Nurse
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/