Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing

Fanshawe College

Practical nurses in Ontario play an integral role in the health care sector, administering some medications, performing medical procedures and promoting healthy lifestyle choices to patients, families and caregivers. Are you excited about the opportunity to begin an in-demand career built on respect and a highly specialized set of skills? Fanshawe’s two-year Practical Nursing diploma program can help you get there. You’ll begin by studying anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology and the importance of strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, colleagues and community members. You’ll learn to work effectively within the practical nurses’ professional role and scope of practice as a self-sufficient and collaborative partner with clients and other healthcare providers. The curriculum continues to evolve in response to current nursing and health care evidence and trends. You'll also study theory in the classroom, practice your nursing skills in our simulation labs and get plenty of hands-on clinical practice in acute, community and long-term care settings, under the guidance of a qualified supervisor. The curriculum continues to evolve in response to current evidence in nursing and health care trends.

School of Nursing