Program Overview
The curriculum is comprised of theoretical and clinical experiences utilizing the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) conceptual framework and nursing process. This strong foundation prepares students to practice safely, competently and ethically in situations of health and illness with individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. The overall program goals and objectives are aligned with the current College Of Nurses Entry to Practice Competencies for the Registered Practical Nurse.
Program Highlights
- The program is fully accredited by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Small, personal class sizes.
- Hands-on training in a state-of-the-art nursing lab with simulation technology.
- Peer mentorship and tutor support.
- Clinical placement experiences with an instructor every semester, in a hospital and/or community setting (hours vary based on semester)
- Comprehensive, clinical placement experiences with a preceptor in a hospital and/or community setting at the completion of the program (10 weeks in total).
- After successful completion of the Practical Nursing diploma program, graduates are eligible to write the REx-PN which is administered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Specific Program Information
- PN YR1 Chatham Fall 2023 Information
- PN YR1 Windsor Fall 2023 Information
- PN YR2 Chatham Fall 2023 Information
- PN YR2 Windsor Fall 2023 Information
Career Opportunities
There are a wide variety of employment opportunities including hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health care agencies, physician offices and clinics, private homes and in private practice.
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)
OR
- Equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Important Information
This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.
Selection Procedure
For high school applicants, all of your Grade 11 courses and the first semester of your Grade 12 courses will be averaged and ranked in order to make the selection for acceptance into this program. When final grades are released applicants must meet the minimum requirement in mandatory courses.
English Language Proficiency
The College of Nurses of Ontario requires fluency in written and spoken English.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Placement Requirements
This is to make you aware that, although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, all of our clinical placement sites are requiring students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a clinical placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs. Please be advised that COVID-19 booster shots and/or other requirements may become mandatory for clinical placement, however, they are not currently required.
If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact our St. Clair College Health Centre at 519-972-2727 ext. 4484 (in Windsor) or 519-354-9100 ext. 3729 (in Chatham).
Field/Clinical Placements
- Student clinical placements are assigned. Student personal requests for placement cannot be accommodated
- Windsor students may be placed anywhere in Windsor and Essex County
- Chatham students may be placed anywhere in Chatham and Kent County
- Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to clinical placements
- Students are responsible for the cost of scrub uniforms/footwear and equipment such as a stethoscope, a watch with a second hand and other incidentals as required
- Clinical placements schedules may include shifts on days, afternoons, weekends and holidays throughout the program based on clinical need and agency availability
Health/Clinical Placement Requirements
Entering Year 1
Mandatory Medical Requirements - Section A
Mandatory Non-Medical Requirements - Section B
- Current CPR BLS with AED (annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card)
- Standard First Aid
- N95 Mask Fit Testing (completed every two years)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (annual) AND Photo ID required with birthdate (e.g. Driver's License)
- Annual Police Clearance Requirements
Returning Year 2
Mandatory Medical Requirements - Section A
- Tuberculosis Screening - 1 step if you can produce prior documentation of having 2 step screening done; otherwise 2 step is required
Mandatory Non-Medical Requirements - Section B
- Current CPR BLS with AED (annual renewal is required regardless of the expiry date on the card)
- N95 Mask Fit Testing (completed every two years)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (annual) AND Photo ID required with birthdate (e.g. Driver's License)
- Annual Police Clearance Requirements
Written and video Instructions on how to upload your documents can be found below:
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Practical Nursing (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 51407)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate therapeutically with clients and members of the healthcare team.
- Assess clients across the lifespan, in a systematic and holistic manner.
- Plan safe and competent nursing care, based on a thorough analysis of available data and evidence-informed practice guidelines.
- Select and perform nursing interventions using clinical judgment, in collaboration with the client and, where appropriate, the health care team, that promote health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, maintain and/or restore health, promote rehabilitation, and/or provide palliation.
- Evaluate the outcomes resulting from all interventions in the nurse-client interaction and modify the plan of care as required.
- Act equitably and justly with clients and members of the healthcare team.
- Adapt to a variety of health care settings, using different leadership skills and styles as appropriate to each setting.
- Contribute to creating a healthy and safe work environment in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Practice in a self-regulated, professional and ethical manner, complying with relevant legislation and with the standards of both the regulatory body and the practice setting to provide safe and competent client care.
Important Information for Prospective Students
In order to successfully progress through the curriculum and function as a practical nurse, prospective students should review the following information regarding general demands and performance expectations for a career in nursing: