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Fanshawe College

Practical Nursing

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School:

Fanshawe College

Faculty:

School of Nursing

Degree:

Diploma; University Transfer

Field of Study:

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Description:

Practical Nursing is a five level (63 week) program leading to an Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing. The Practical Nursing programs at Fanshawe College have received a CATEGORY 1 PROGRAM APPROVAL from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

The program emphasizes the dynamic role of the Practical Nurse in the health care community and will prepare you for a career in which you will function as an important member of the health care team. Clinical practice is integrated throughout the program providing experience in long term care, acute care, and community settings. The program provides the knowledge, skill, and experience to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a variety of settings. Graduates qualify to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination and if successful, become eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

URL:

Practical Nursing at Fanshawe College

Course Based:

Yes

Length:

2 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$20,305

Careers:

Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Grade11 Biology Grade11 Chemistry Grade11 Mathematics OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH: - Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) - Mathematics ONE OF: - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M) - Grade 11 Functions (U) - Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U) - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U) (Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65) OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH: - Communications - Core Mathematics - Biology - Chemistry (Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65) OR Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Ontario College Certificate* (Note: minimum final average required is 3.0 GPA) AND: - minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH: - The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND: - Mathematics ONE OF: - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M) - Grade 11 Functions (U) - Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U) - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U) (Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65) OR Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
Test Scores:	International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]
Additional Admission Requirements:	The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date. •Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) in accordance with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Canadian Guidelines for CPR •Evidence of Good Health (including immunizations) •Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database •Placement Agreement

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 08, 2023

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