PRACTICAL NURSING
Program type:- Post-secondary program
Program length:- 2 years/ 4 semesters

Program overview:- A recent study commissioned by the Canadian Nurses Association predicts that by the year 2011, there will be a severe shortage of nurses. This shortage could mean that from 59,000 to 113,000 nurses will be needed.

Program outline:-

• Students learn theoretical knowledge in clinical settings under the direction, facilitation and guidance of faculty who have expertise in acute, chronic and long-term care.
• Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community settings.

Academic Requirements:-

• Compulsory English 12C or U or equivalent.
• Math 11M or U, or 12C or U, or equivalent.
• Biology 11C, or U, or 12C, or U, or equivalent.
• One of the following sciences: chemistry or physics 11U, or 12C, or U, or equivalent.