Practical Nursing (Upgrade Certificate to Diploma) Ontario College Diploma
ObjectivesThis program will provide Registered Practical Nurses, who hold a Certificate, with an academic pathway that will result in the achievement of an Ontario College Diploma. This two-semester upgrading program focuses on assisting students in developing their knowledge, critical thinking, communication, research and leadership skills and to apply these skills in practice in acute health care settings. The curriculum of this program has been designed in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario's Professional Standards and Entry to Practice Competencies for Ontario Registered Practical Nurses.
Entry requirementsRegistered Practical Nurses who hold a Certificate in Practical Nurses.
Academic titlePractical Nursing (Upgrade Certificate to Diploma) Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
PNUR-223 Professional Growth 4
PNUR-126 Practical Nursing Health Assessment 4
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1 / (ESL) 3
PNUR-225 Clinical Applications 9
ANAT-112 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
PATH-222 Practical Nursing Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 3
PNUR-224 Nursing Theory 3
PNUR-227 Clinical Applications 12
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) 3