Diploma (Practical Nursing)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 30 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ielts
- Program Level Diploma
- Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- Admission intake jan
- Minimum GPA 50
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| CAD 100 | CAD 14,150 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
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2023-01-20
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Program Description
- Diploma in Practical Nursing at Georgian College is offered as 2.5 years (5 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- Students work with experienced, caring faculty to gain the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to work in today’s complex health care system.
- Students learn how to engage in safe, competent professional practice with high expectations of accountability, collegiality, collaboration, leadership, and ethical care.
- Students experience high-quality, innovative nursing education both in the classroom and simulation laboratory settings.
- The clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings are offered in all five semesters and allow students to integrate their knowledge into the care of clients across the lifespan.
- It is required that students have a completed and verified Clinical Preparedness Permit in order to be eligible for practicum placements.
- Students must have submitted up-to-date immunisation records in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act during the first week of classes in order to ensure student's placement in clinical and field placement facilities.
- An up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen (renewed regularly so that it is never more than 6 months old).
- Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement.
- The Practical Nursing program is currently approved (Category 1, the highest-ranking) by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario.
- The graduate may find employment opportunities in hospitals, long-term care settings, clinics, or community health services and the average salary goes up to 41,000 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 12 (C) or Grade 11 or 12 (U) Chemistry OR Grade 12 (C) or Grade 11 or 12 (U) Physics.
- A minimum grade of 75% in each pre-requisite subject is recommended.
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Students have to submit an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen (renewed regularly so that it is never more than 6 months old).
