Overview

Key facts

The Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge) program at Durham College is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society.
As a practical nurse, you will combine your knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the unique needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care.
The Practical Nursing Program at Durham College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Health Assessment
Medical Terminology
Health & Healing I
Practice Lab II
Health and Healing II - The Older Adult
Health and Healing II - Maternal - Child

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Graduated with a 65 percent cumulative average from a PSW program in Ontario that meets the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities program standards (includes PSW programs offered by the public colleges, private career colleges, and district school boards in Ontario).

Have worked as a PSW in Ontario on a regular basis within the past five years.

Completion of all PSW to PN Bridge courses with a minimum passing grade of 60% in each course (*80% in Math for Practical Nurses)

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Tuition Fees

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16571 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

3985 CAD / year

≈ 3985 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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English requirements

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