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FAST-TRACK PROGRAM<br />

Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses 9352<br />

LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />

1 year/3 semesters Fall, Winter Ontario College Diploma Morningside<br />

FAST-TRACK<br />

Delivered at an accelerated pace, this program is for internationally-educated nurses looking to<br />

work as registered practical nurses (RPNs) in Canada, certificate-holding RPNs who wish to upgrade<br />

to an Ontario college diploma, <strong>and</strong> RPNs out of practice for 10 years or less. The curriculum is in<br />

accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s (CNO) Professional St<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> National<br />

Entry-to-Practice Competencies for Registered Practical Nurses. It focuses on developing knowledge,<br />

critical thinking, communication, teaching <strong>and</strong> learning, advocacy, research, leadership, <strong>and</strong> ethicaldecision<br />

making skills — <strong>and</strong> applying them in health care settings. Participating in a practice course<br />

<strong>and</strong> a 14-week consolidation period in clinical settings prepares you to be a leader.<br />

Notes:<br />

1. The Practical Nurse diploma for IENs at Centennial College is currently approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).<br />

Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for registration as RPNs in Ontario. For further information regarding<br />

this CNO approval process, please visit cno.org/become-a-nurse/.<br />

2. For more information or questions, please contact Natashia Deer, Chair of Nursing <strong>Programs</strong>, at ndeer@centennialcollege.ca.<br />

3. To support your learning, this program requires you to have access to a mobile computing device that meets minimum<br />

hardware requirements. Please visit the program page on our website for details.<br />

4. The official Ministry name for this program is Practical Nursing.<br />

Notes:<br />

CAREER OUTLOOK<br />

Nursing consultant / Clinical nurse / Nurse researcher<br />

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />

• Completion of a post-secondary certificate in partical nursing<br />

• An applicant must have practiced as a nurse or completed their nursing education within<br />

the last 10 years as indicated in the Letter of Direction from the CNO.<br />

• Students who do not have a CNO Letter of Direction will require course-by-course<br />

assessment report from one of the following:<br />

1. World Education Services (WES)<br />

2. International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS)<br />

• Canadian <strong>Certificate</strong> Prepared RPNs: Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)<br />

certificate of registration<br />

• Internationally-educated Nurses: Submit letter from the CNO stating the courses/program<br />

required to write the practical nurse registration exam<br />

• Transcript <strong>and</strong> resumé review may be required<br />

• Interview with program coordinator is required prior to submitting an application<br />

• Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must achieve a minimum score of<br />

COMM 160/161 with a minimum listening score of 90)<br />

• English language proficiency<br />

• English assessment<br />

1. Course-by-course assessment report from ICAS or WES or National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) may be required.<br />

2. Additional requirements will apply prior to clinical placement. Visit the program page on our website for details.<br />

centennialcollege.ca/9352<br />

healthstudies@centennialcollege.ca<br />

416-289-5000 ext. 58068<br />

PROGRAM OUTLINE<br />

SEMESTER 1<br />

COMM-160/161 College Communications 1<br />

IEPN-122 Pathophysiology/<br />

Pharmacotherapeutics 1<br />

IEPN-123 Introduction to Nursing in Ontario<br />

IEPN-125 Nursing Practice in Ontario 1<br />

IEPN-124 Theoretical Concepts in Nursing 1<br />

IEPN-126 Health Assessment: A Holistic<br />

Approach<br />

Semester Note: Semester 1 is classified as Semester 2.<br />

SEMESTER 2<br />

COMM-170/171 College Communications 2<br />

IEPN-222 Pathophysiology/<br />

Pharmacotherapeutics 2<br />

IEPN-223 Issues, Trends, Leadership <strong>and</strong><br />

Evidence-Based Practice In<br />

Nursing<br />

IEPN-224 Theoretical Concepts in Nursing 2<br />

IEPN-225 Nursing Practice in Ontario 2<br />

Semester Note: Semester 2 is classified as Semester 3.<br />

SEMESTER 3<br />

IEPN-250 Practical Nursing Pregraduate<br />

Clinical Applications<br />

Semester Note: Semester 3 is classified as Semester 4.<br />

COMMUNITY AND<br />

HEALTH STUDIES<br />

centennialcollege.ca/graduate-certificates<br />

<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fast</strong>-track Guidebook <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>2024</strong><br />

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