About this program
Start Date
September 2024
Campus
Fort Frances
Kenora
Sioux Lookout
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
About the program
Train for a career in this important health field in SGEI’s leading-edge healthcare simulation nursing laboratory. SGEI’s high-fidelity labs are equipped with interactive mannequins that speak and replicate real symptoms, on which students act out common medical emergencies. The Practical Nursing program culminates with a seven-week, pre-graduate placement working alongside a Registered Practical Nurse. Graduates are sought after to work independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Semester 1
| CMM125 | – | Communication I | |
| PNE110 | – | Professional Growth I | |
| PNE113 | – | Human Relationships | |
| PNE114 | – | Nursing Theory I | |
| IAP100 | – | Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| PNE118 | – | Nursing Practice I | |
| PSY200 | – | Lifespan Development | |
| CLT100 | – | Canada’s First Peoples |
Semester 2
| GENED | – | General Education Elective – Online (PN Sem 2) | |
| PNE124 | – | Nursing Theory II | |
| PNE125 | – | Health Assessment | |
| IAP120 | – | Anatomy & Physiology II | |
| PNE128 | – | Nursing Practice II | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective – Online (PN Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| PNE232 | – | Pharmacology I | |
| PNE235 | – | Nursing Theory III | |
| PNE237 | – | Pathophysiology I | |
| PNE239 | – | Nursing Practice III |
Semester 4
| PNE242 | – | Pharmacology II | |
| PNE245 | – | Nursing Theory IV | |
| PNE247 | – | Pathophysiology II | |
| PNE249 | – | Nursing Practice IV | |
| PNE230 | – | Professional Growth II |
Semester 5
| PNE260 | – | Nursing Practice V |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 or 12 Science (C or U level), Grade 11 Math (C, U or M level)
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Year 1): $3400.32
- Tuition (Year 2): $5100.48
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Sydney King
Fort Frances Campus (807) 274-2796 x 1266 sydneyk@7generations.org
Wendy Tseng
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3203 wendyt@7generations.org
Melissa Hessels
Sioux Lookout Campus (807) 737-2897 x 4204 melissah@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Practical Nursing graduates can expect to work as independently or as part of a health care team a registered practical nurse.
Where you might work
- Hospitals and acute care
- Psychiatric settings
- Long-term care facilities
- Community home health agencies
- Doctors’ offices and clinics
- Telehealth and online nursing