# 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.

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|---|---|
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Campuses | Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury |
| Delivery | In-person |
| OCAS code | H117 |

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [BI1003 — Anatomy and Physiology I](/courses/bi/bi1003)
- [CM1323 — Professional Communications](/courses/cm/cm1323)
- [EL1051 — General Education Elective](/courses/el/el1051)
- [GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness](/courses/gn/gn1443)
- [PN1004 — Nursing Practice I](/courses/pn/pn1004)
- [PN1033 — Human Relationships](/courses/pn/pn1033)
- [PN1063 — Professional Growth I](/courses/pn/pn1063)
- [PN1073 — Nursing Theory I](/courses/pn/pn1073)

## Documents

- [Program Requirements](/documents/practical-nursing-clinical-requirements-package-for-domestic-students-pdf) — PDF · 244 KB
- [Program Requirements](/documents/practical-nursing-clinical-requirements-package-for-international-students-pdf) — PDF · 1579 KB

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/practical-nursing/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/practical-nursing/)</small>