Nursing
CAD 35940
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8985 | 8985.0 |
| 2nd Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8985 | 8985.0 |
| 3rd Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8985 | 8985.0 |
| 4th Semester | Tution Fee | CAD 8985 | 8985.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their
eligibility for admission; OR
* Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
* General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility
* English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
* Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 80% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 70% or higher).
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of $95 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents).
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG0138 |
Communication for Pns Effective communication is critical to meeting patient needs and providing safe, high quality, and patient-centered care. Nurses are constantly communicating with colleagues as well as patients and their families. Students practice communication techniques, and strengthen listening, note-taking and speaking skills. Through case studies, sample scenarios and clinical documentation exercises, students develop workplace communication abilities. |
56.0 |
| NSG0139 |
Nursing Theory and Professional Issues The College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards and guidelines support nurses in providing safe and ethical care. Nursing practice is informed by a variety of evidence. Emphasis is placed on valuing nursing research and evidence-informed practice, ethics of research and locating and critiquing research to inform practice. The National and Ontario Entry to Practice RPN Competencies are examined through the lens of a novice nurse. Students explore nursing healthcare legislation and culture in Ontario and in Canada through case studies, nursing plans, best practice guidelines and small group discussions. |
42.0 |
| NSG0140 |
Basic Nursing Skills in the Canadian Healthcare System Critical thinking and foundational nursing skills are necessary for promotion of optimal health outcomes. Using evidence-informed research and best practice guidelines, students develop skills to support medication administration, drug calculations, and care of maternity, pediatric and adult patients. Students apply knowledge and skills in a simulated learning environment to prepare for the clinical setting. |
56.0 |
| NSG0141 |
Health Assessment Using a structured assessment framework is an essential step in the nursing process. Students apply an evidence-informed, systematic and person-centered approach to health assessment. Emphasis is placed on health promotion concepts and holistic care of clients across the lifespan. Students practice and apply theoretical concepts in laboratory settings during individual and group simulations. |
56.0 |
| NSG0142 |
Nursing Care Across the Lifespan Nursing is a dynamic and challenging profession that involves caring for clients across different ages and environments and levels of complexity. Through discussion of a variety of focused clinical exemplars, students examine the use of the nursing process to provide care in complex health situations. Through case studies, as well as small and large group discussions, students simulate clinical practice. |
56.0 |
| NSG0143 |
Pharmacology Nurses play a critical role in medication management in various settings within the health care system. Mathematical competency in the calculation of medications is a vital component of safe drug administration. Students examine how different pharmacotherapeutic agents are used in the prevention, maintenance and treatment of chronic and acute illness across the lifespan. Drug administration competency is developed through research, discussion and the development of medication cards to be used a quick reference in clinical settings. |
42.0 |
| NSG0144 |
Social and Cultural Diversity in Canadian Healthcare Nurses strive to enhance their ability to provide patient-centered care by reflecting on how culture, values, and beliefs impact the nurse-patient relationship. Bio-psychosocial needs and cultural backgrounds are integrated to support patient health care needs. Students examine personal beliefs, values and attitudes related to Canadian culture and nursing in comparison to their own cultural backgrounds. Teaching and communication skills are practiced through case studies and small and large group discussions. |
42.0 |
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG0145 |
Workplace Communication for Pns Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, healthcare approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Resume writing and interview processes are practiced to help prepare students to enter the workforce. Students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening and peer review, and using technology to communicate professionally in health care. |
56.0 |
| NSG0146 |
Nursing Care of the Geriatric or Palliative Client As people move into the last phase of their lives profound changes can lead to challenges in geriatric medicine and palliative care. Students explore socio-cultural and community factors that impact geriatric clients and their families. Topics include the normal aging process, characteristics of aging and common reactions to stress in later years. Students are examine the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and the concepts of palliative care, and Medial Assistance in Dying (MAID) in the Canadian Heath Care system. Through group discussions, self-reflection, community research, and case studies, students plan care for the geriatric population and explore ways to provide comfort and dignity to the terminally ill client and their loved ones. |
42.0 |
| NSG0147 |
Mental Health and Community Nursing The theoretical foundations of mental health nursing includes the principles of therapeutic relationships and communication. The determinants of a healthy community include: health promotion, maintenance, prevention and epidemiology as well as disaster planning. Mental health concerns are outlined and treatment modalities are explored. Students also examine community-based assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with individuals, families and community-as-client scenarios. Through case studies, group discussions students delve into the role of both Community and Mental Health nurses. Students complete the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention workshop that facilitates clinical placement. |
42.0 |
| NSG0148 |
Acute Care Nursing Theory The nursing process provides a valuable framework that engages critical thinking, continual assessment, and reassessment of the patient's status for patients with acute health conditions The impact of illness is explored with implications for nursing practice, including discussion about 'the lived experience' on client and family health. Students strengthen communication and charting skills while applying the nursing process through case studies, care planning and care mapping. |
56.0 |
| NSG0149 |
Complex Nursing Skills in the Canadian Healthcare System Nursing is both a science and an art. In order to provide safe nursing care, a professional requires theoretical knowledge and practice skills. In the lab, students systematically analyze information and implement fundamental nursing interventions based on evidence-informed practice. Through the use of simulation and hands on learning, students apply knowledge and skills in a simulated learning environment to practice increasingly more complex skills prior to application in the clinical setting. |
56.0 |
| NSG0150 |
Professional and Personal Growth Concepts of leadership, professionalism, critical thinking and ethical standards are foundational to nursing practice and lifelong learning. Being a nurse requires more than just memorizing facts. Nurses analyze information to make critical decisions, generate new ideas and solve problems. Focus is on theoretical and ethical models that support leadership and critical thinking to practice in clinical settings and prepare for the College of Nurses Jurisprudence Exam. Through group discussion, self reflection and case study analysis, students apply concepts of leadership, mentorship, delegation, decision-making and conflict resolution. |
42.0 |
| NSG0151 |
RPN Exam Prep Graduates must pass a Practical Nursing licensing exam in order to practice in the province of Ontario. Students develop key strategies to support the format and expectations of a licensing exams. Topics include strategies for writing multiple choice exams, as well as techniques for organizing personal study groups. Anxiety and stress control techniques are discussed and practiced. Students have multiple opportunities to write authentic practice exams, discuss answers and develop strategies to strengthen test-taking skills. |
14.0 |
| Code | Course name and Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG0152 |
Clinical 1 Practical Nursing is an outcome-based-practice that requires critical thinking and articulation of that thinking in order to justify care approaches. Students provide holistic evidence-based care, at off-site acute and sub-acute placements, under the guidance of a clinical instructor. |
100.0 |
| NSG0153 |
Clinical 2 Participating in a variety of clinical experiences allows the student to be more independent on the job, while still having support from a clinical supervisor to ensure that all the proper steps are taken for quality patient care. Students develop and refine their nurse-client partnerships and apply critical thinking and organizational skills to provide competent care. Students adapt their experience in performing nursing skills and techniques to the Canadian health care setting. |
100.0 |
| NSG0154 |
Consolidation Persons living with acute and chronic illness rely on nurses to promote healthy living. Students focus on a clinical area of interest, consolidate learning, and develop their knowledge base and nursing practice expertise. In collaboration with a nursing preceptor the student provides care, develops goals, and reflects on their own practice to develop independence in various clinical experiences. |
200.0 |
Bring your nursing skills and patient care expertise to Ontario.
The Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses, Ontario College Diploma program is for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who have graduated from a nursing program outside of Canada and wish to become Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario. This program is also for Practical Nurses from Ontario or other Canadian jurisdictions who have a letter from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and must complete specific theory and clinical hours to acquire registration in Ontario.
Throughout the program, you develop knowledge and skills to navigate the Canadian Healthcare System. You practice using healthcare-specific language to help you communicate and collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team. Topics include personal leadership, critical thinking, palliative care, mental wellness, community health and patient care across the lifespan.
You develop your critical thinking and clinical skills through Simulated Participant scenarios and in Algonquin`s state-of-the-art simulation lab. These help you to build confidence in your skills and techniques before working with culturally diverse individuals and patients who exhibit a variety of healthcare needs in clinical placements in the community. The program includes clinical and practical placements in hospital and long-term care facilities.
Taking three consecutive semesters to complete, including consolidation experience, the School of Health and Community Studies will consider your unique needs so that you may complete your diploma studies within one year.
Graduates are eligible to write the Regulatory Exam for Practical Nurses (REx-PN), which, once passed, allows you to register with the CNO to practice in Ontario. The program of study supports the CNO requirements for Canadian Practical Nursing Refreshers as well.
Registered Practical Nurses work in close collaboration with healthcare teams. You may find employment on a team in a variety of environments:
Graduates are eligible to apply to the Practical Nursing - Operating Room Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Graduates of the Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses program, with one year experience, may be eligible to apply for entrance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bridging Program for Registered Practical Nurses College Certificate program, required in order to be eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
This program is well-suited for students who:
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
Note: All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
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