Practical Nursing Algonquin College

About this Program

Level: Diploma in Practical Nursing

Discpline: Nursing

Length: 4 semesters

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Application Fee: $95.00
Tuition Fee: $20,394.00

Perth Campus Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 open
May, 2025 Mar 1, 2025 open

Pembroke Campus Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 open
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Ottawa Campus Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 closed
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

The Practical Nursing Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for work in the healthcare system. You learn the necessary skills and techniques for the workforce. This includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation tools required to provide nursing care to those of all ages. Throughout the program, learning opportunities include theory, lab techniques, applied experiences and independent study. As a student, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on skills in a variety of healthcare facilities. An added benefit of this program is the Simulation Lab and other Nursing labs on campus, where you experience realistic simulation scenarios. These help you to build confidence in your skills and techniques before working with patients in clinical placements. Placements are in community settings such as retirement homes, long term care homes and hospitals. To practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario, you are required to be licensed by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). This program gives you the necessary knowledge and skills to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination in Ontario.

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.