Program Information
- Program Length: 5 Semesters
- Start Date: January 2023*
- Tuition Fees: The tuition fees for the 2023 program cohort will be generously paid for by a grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
*start dates are subject to change
Documentation Requirements
- Fees associated with these documentation requirements for the 2023 program cohort will be generously paid for by a grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (through student support grant paid to students).
- Criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check
- First Aid (This will be arranged by your program coordinator on your first on-campus block – fees paid by student, then reimbursed)
- CPR – HCP (This will be arranged by your program coordinator on your first on-campus block – fees paid by student, then reimbursed)
- Mask Fit testing (This will be arranged by your program coordinator on your first on-campus block – fees paid by student, then reimbursed)
- 2 Step TB skin test
- If TB skin test positive, a Chest X-ray is required
- Immunization record
- Serology for Hep B; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella; Varicella (if any are non-reactive then boosters are required)
- Influenza vaccine – Proof of vaccination within past 6 months
- WHMIS (This will be arranged by your program coordinator on your first on-campus block – fees paid by student, then reimbursed)
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (E/C/U) Level.
- or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment (MSA).
- or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
- or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program – LBS level 5 Communications and LBS level 4 Mathematics
courses required:
- Grade 11 Mathematics (College or University Preparation)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (College or University Preparation)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (College or University Preparation)
Note: Low enrollment may result in cancellation of this program.
Curriculum
First Semester
- CS 050 College Writing – 42 hours
- PY 299 Developmental Psychology – 42 hours
- HS 125 Anatomy & Physiology – 42 hours
- PN 125 Professional Growth I – 42 hours
- PN 126 Nursing Theory I – 42 hours
- PN 128 Human Relationships – 42 hours
- PN 130 Tech Concepts in Health Care – 42 hours
- PN 131 Nursing Practice I Lab Theory – 56 hours
Total Hours: 350
Second Semester
- HS 225 Anatomy & Physiology II – 42 hours
- PN 225 Nursing Practice Clinical II – 180 hours
- PN 226 Nursing Practice Lab Theory/Practice – 56 hours
- PN 227 Nursing Theory II – 42 hours
- PN 228 Health Assessment – 56 hours
Total Hours: 376
Third Semester
- CS 217 Communications for Health Professionals – 42 hours
- GEN ED General Elective – 42 hours
- PN 322 Professional Growth II – 42 hours
- PN 327 Nursing Practice III-Lab Theory – 56 hours
- PN 328 Pharmacology I – 42 hours
- PN 329 Nursing Theory III – 56 hours
- PN 330 Pathophysiology – 42 hours
Total Hours: 322
Fourth Semester
- PN 326 Nursing Practice III-Clinical – 180 hours
- PN 427 Pharmacology II – 36 hours
- PN 428 Pathophysiology II – 36 hours
- PN 429 Nursing Theory IV – 48 hours
- GEN ED General Elective – 42 hours
Total Hours: 342
Fifth Semester:
- PN 422 Nursing Practice IV-Clinical – 180 hours
- PN 426 Nursing Practice IV-Lab & Theory – 48 hours
- PN 527 Advanced Nursing Practice – 240 hours
- Total Hours: 468
Your Career Path
The Practical Nursing Program is a two-year program consisting of five semesters including a summer semester. Once successful on the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam, the Registered Practical Nurse can be employed in a variety of settings including acute care hospital, short-term/rehabilitation facility, long term care, community care and nursing stations in their communities to care for patients across the life span.
The program follows our unique blended delivery model at Oshki-Wenjack. Our delivery model allows students to complete on campus sessions twice per semester consisting of course, lab, and clinical placement. The rest of the courses are delivered through online and independent study at home in their communities.
In partnership with Confederation College, Oshki-Wenjack’s unique cultural and community-based program delivery model enables you to stay within your home community for the majority of the courses.
* Note: Due to COVID-19 courses are presently happening online, except for labs and clinical placements.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
