About the course

The Practical Nursing program option for internationally educated nurses is designed for applicants with nursing credentials from outside of Canada. It has been designed as a means to apply your nursing academic knowledge and skills from colleges and universities in other countries into the Ontario health care system. Successful graduates, who become registered practical nurses (RPNs), will combine knowledge, skills and good judgment to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care. Applying the concept of caring as the basis of nursing, you will develop knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care across the lifespan as they experience various health challenges. A particular focus is placed on the ability to communicate in a caring and therapeutic manner. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2024	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2024	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2025	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2025	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2025	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2026	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2026	Oshawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham College

After an assessment from the National Nursing Assessment Service, applicants must provide a letter from the CNO outlining the learning gaps and knowledge, skills and experience required to write the practical nurse registration exam.

　　Applicants must have practiced as a nurse, or completed their nursing education within the last 10 years, as stated in the letter of direction from the CNO.

　　As part of the application process:

　　An interview with the program coordinator is required.

　　Transcript and resum? may be required. Academic IELTS: 7.0, with no band less than 6.5 TOEFL: 94, with minimum section scores of 23

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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