Practical Nursing
Diploma · 2 years (4 semesters)
Northern College’s two-year Practical Nursing diploma prepares graduates to become licensed Registered Practical Nurses (RPN). The program covers the nursing process, communication, leadership, and a holistic approach to care across all life stages and conditions including mental health and palliative care. Delivered in state-of-the-art simulation labs, the program meets national Entry to Practice Competencies and includes an eight-week preceptorship placement. It holds Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario, making graduates eligible for the REx-PN regulatory exam.
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Campuses | Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury |
| Delivery | In-person |
| OCAS code | H117 |
Courses
- BI1003 — Anatomy and Physiology I
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- EL1051 — General Education Elective
- GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness
- PN1004 — Nursing Practice I
- PN1033 — Human Relationships
- PN1063 — Professional Growth I
- PN1073 — Nursing Theory I
Documents
- Program Requirements — PDF · 244 KB
- Program Requirements — PDF · 1579 KB
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/practical-nursing/