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Practical Nursing

Description

NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE FULLY ONLINE The Practical Nursing Diploma (PND) program provides instruction in nursing theory, skills, clinical preparation and hands on clinical placements. In addition, students study anatomy and physiology, English, computer applications and take general education courses such as psychology and Canadian studies. Experience in the nursing skills laboratory and in several hospital and community settings is integral to the program of study. The PND program - part-time is identical to the full-time program in terms of admission criteria, promotion standards, curriculum and graduation requirements except for the program completion time of the Etymology course and sequencing of some course offerings. Program Length: It takes approximately 3 years and 8 months to complete the program. (Refer to guidelines for program completion.)
 
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.

Entry Requirements
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
  • Grade 12 English: ENG4 (C) or ENG4 (U)
  • Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry: (C) or (U)  (Grade 11U is accepted)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) OR Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)
  • Grade 11 Biology: (C)
  • OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s)
Minimum Grade scores: 70% in each required course and must be achieved within seven years of the program start date.
See entry requirements section for further information.

Practical Nursing Diploma Requirements
PNR100  Role Development for the Practical Nurse
COM101 OR COM111
 COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
COM111  Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
ETY101   Medical Etymology
MCT101  Office Applications I
PSY100  Introduction to Psychology
MDM101 Mathematics for Medication Administration
PNL110  Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC121  Practical Nursing - Clinical Preparation
PNH101  Health and Healing for the Practical Nurse
PNA100  Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
 
Module II
PNA200  Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
PNH201  Healing Practices for Practical Nurses II
PNL210  Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC220  Practical Nursing and Clinical
PNE203  Health Assessment for Practical Nurses
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option

Module III
PNP301  Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse I
PNR300  Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC320  Practical Nursing Clinical
PNH301  Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse III
PNM300  Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option

Module IV
PNH401  Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse IV
PNP401  Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse II
PNR400  Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC420  Practical Nursing Clinical
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option

Module V
PNC520  Practical Nursing Consolidation

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

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  • Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
  • Program type: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: PND
  • Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning

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