Diploma in Practical Nursing is a diploma in Nursing programme offered by St. Clair College in Windsor, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 21,943 per year (CAD 7,537 per year for local students).
This two-year diploma uses the College of Nurses of Ontario's conceptual framework and nursing process, building a foundation for students to practise safely, competently and ethically across circumstances involving health and illness among individuals, families, groups and communities over the lifespan. The curriculum follows the entry-to-practice standards the CNO sets for Registered Practical Nurses, and includes clinical placement with an instructor each semester in a hospital or community setting, plus a 10-week preceptor placement at the end of the program. Graduates become eligible to write the REx-PN exam administered by the CNO, with employment opportunities spanning long-term care facilities, community health agencies, physician offices and clinics, private practice, private homes and hospitals.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of courses at 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) and Senior Level Biology (C or U); or equivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway or Academic and Career Entrance program. This is an oversubscribed program — apply by February 1; for high-school applicants, Grade 11 courses plus first-semester Grade 12 courses are averaged and ranked, and final grades must meet the minimum requirement in mandatory courses. English-language proficiency must meet College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
