Windsor Campus (H863)
Chatham Campus (K963)
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
September 2010
Windsor - Beth Szabo
(519) 972-2727, ext.4615
email: eszaboverzoc@stclaircollege.ca
Chatham - Heather DeWagner
(519 ) 354-9714, ext.3286
email: hdewagner@stclaircollege.ca
For inquiries related to the admission process contact Brenda Robinson
(519) 972-2727, ext.4641
email: brobinson@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O)
level plus

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
• Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)

Mature students click here.

Since this program is oversubscribed, applicants will be accepted into the program according to the following order:

1. Resident of Ontario
2. Resident of Provinces and Territories of Canada
3. All other applicants

When applying to an oversubscribed program, please note that the College will accept “progress” grades for the purposes of ranking your application. These marks must be submitted by your Guidance Counsellor to the College by March 5, 2010, Attn: Registrar’s Office by fax to 519-972-3811. In the absence of a progress grade, the minimum academic requirements to the program will be used.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
The College of Nurses of Ontario requires fluency in written and spoken English; The ability to read and communicate in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIREMENT
All programs have a “physical demands” requirement that needs to be met in order to be employable in this industry sector. Please refer to the list of physical demands related to this program in the Related Links section on the right.

PROGRAM GOALS
This program prepares the graduate for certification as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). As an RPN graduates will function as a member of the health care team in acute care settings such as hospitals, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and community based settings such as home care and clinics. They can administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and conduct patient teaching and instruction. In certain settings they may be responsible for administration, and in some cases a Registered Practical Nurse will supervise the work of others, including personal support workers.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are well prepared for positions in a variety of settings including private homes, private practice, long-term care facilities, community health care agencies, hospitals and physicians’ offices and clinics.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. Appropriate forms will be provided by the College after acceptance into the program. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring clinical placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.

Placements may be on the day or afternoon shifts anywhere within Essex County. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical area. The College is not able to guarantee placements in Windsor or on a bus route.

Information about Police Clearance can be found here.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit prior to entry into the Program proof of:

• A satisfactory medical examination
• An up-to-date immunization record including a Hepatitis B titre (within the last 24 months), TB skin test
• NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Testing
• Mask fit testing
• Proof of a current First Aid and CPR “C” certificate (CPR for Health Care Professionals is recommended)

NOTE: A Flu vaccine will be required for specific clinical placements.

ADDITIONAL INFO
The College of Nurses of Ontario requires all applicants for registration or reinstatement to provide a recent (within 6 months) Canadian Police Information Centre Criminal Record Synopsis as part of the registration process. The College of Nurses of Ontario Registration Regulations requires them to examine and possibly refuse/restrict registration of nurses with the following:

• Any convictions of a criminal offense or an offense under the Narcotic Control Act or the Food and Drug Act
• A physical or mental condition/disorder that makes it desirable in the public interest that he/she not practice
• Lack of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or lack of authorization under the immigration act to practice nursing.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$3,079.30
$400 - 600
$600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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