• Diploma in Practical Nursing at Georgian College is offered as 2.5 years (5 semesters) program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
  • Students work with experienced, caring faculty to gain the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to work in today’s complex health care system.
  • Students learn how to engage in safe, competent professional practice with high expectations of accountability, collegiality, collaboration, leadership, and ethical care.
  • Students experience high-quality, innovative nursing education both in the classroom and simulation laboratory settings.
  • The clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings are offered in all five semesters and allow students to integrate their knowledge into the care of clients across the lifespan.
  • This program includes a clinical placement component where you’ll get clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced registered or licensed professional.
  • It is required that students have a completed and verified Clinical Preparedness Permit in order to be eligible for practicum placements.
  • Students must have submitted up-to-date immunization records in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act during the first week of classes in order to ensure student's placement in clinical and field placement facilities.
  • An up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen (renewed regularly so that it is never more than 6 months old).
  • Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement.
  • The Practical Nursing program is currently approved (Category 1, the highest-ranking) by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Current graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario.