Practical Nursing
Northern College's two-year Practical Nursing diploma prepares graduates to become licensed Registered Practical Nurses (RPN). The program covers the nursing process, communication, leadership, and a holistic approach to care across all life stages and conditions including mental health and palliative care. Delivered in state-of-the-art simulation labs, the program meets national Entry to Practice Competencies and includes an eight-week preceptorship placement. It holds Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario, making graduates eligible for the REx-PN regulatory exam.
Courses
- BI1003 — Anatomy and Physiology I
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- EL1051 — General Education Elective
- GN1443 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness
- PN1004 — Nursing Practice I
- PN1033 — Human Relationships
- PN1063 — Professional Growth I
- PN1073 — Nursing Theory I
Documents
- Program Requirements (pdf)
- Program Requirements (pdf)