Program Details

Practical Nursing School: Cambrian College Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Emergency Services Degree: Diploma Field of Study: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Description: The Practical Nursing program holds, as its philosophy, a set of beliefs and values based on five key concepts, which are derived from the scope of practice described in the Nursing Act, 1991: Client, Health, Nursing, Caring, Learning and Teaching. These key concepts are interrelated, interdependent, and integrated throughout the curriculum. Registered Practical Nurses require strong interpersonal and communication skills and respect for the uniqueness of clients and colleagues. Registered Practical Nurses, working together with clients and health care providers, provide holistic interventions that promote health and wellness, rehabilitation, prevent injury and disease, maintain and restore health, and provide palliation. Website: Practical Nursing at Cambrian College Length: 2 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 60 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 11 Biology Grade 11 Chemistry Grade 11 Mathematics For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M) - any grade 11 or 12 biology (C) or (U) - any grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C) or (U) - any grade 11 (C), (U) or (M) Please note: A minimum of 60% is required in all prerequisite courses. Recommended: computer competency in relevant software For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including: - any 2 senior level English (general or advanced) - any senior level biology (general or advanced) - any senior level chemistry (general or advanced) - any senior level mathematics (general or advanced) Please note: A minimum of 60% at the advanced level or 70% at the general level is required. Recommended: computer competency in relevant software Additional Requirements - current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (must be current for entire program) - current Standard First Aid Certificate (must be current for entire program) - FIT testing (for N-95 mask size) - criminal record check - WHMIS certification Proof of immunization status at registration for the following: - two-step TB test - immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella - current Tetanus - Diptheria - current influenza immunization (when available for season) - Hepatitis B vaccination Note: Criminal Record Check, Influenza Immunization, and TB skin test MUST be renewed on an annual basis - there is a fee required for these renewals. Proof of previous Varicella infection (Chickenpox) must be supplied if not immunized for this disease. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date February 1, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * 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.