Practical Nursing
Description
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE FULLY ONLINE The Practical Nursing Diploma (PND) program provides instruction in nursing theory, skills, clinical preparation and hands on clinical placements. In addition, students study anatomy and physiology, English, computer applications and take general education courses such as psychology and Canadian studies. Experience in the nursing skills laboratory and in several hospital and community settings is integral to the program of study. The PND program - part-time is identical to the full-time program in terms of admission criteria, promotion standards, curriculum and graduation requirements except for the program completion time of the Etymology course and sequencing of some course offerings. Program Length: It takes approximately 3 years and 8 months to complete the program. (Refer to guidelines for program completion.)
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
Entry Requirements
See entry requirements section for further information.
Practical Nursing Diploma Requirements
PNR100 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
ETY101 Medical Etymology
MCT101 Office Applications I
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology
MDM101 Mathematics for Medication Administration
PNL110 Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC121 Practical Nursing - Clinical Preparation
PNH101 Health and Healing for the Practical Nurse
PNA100 Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
Module II
PNA200 Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
PNH201 Healing Practices for Practical Nurses II
PNL210 Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC220 Practical Nursing and Clinical
PNE203 Health Assessment for Practical Nurses
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module III
PNP301 Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse I
PNR300 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC320 Practical Nursing Clinical
PNH301 Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse III
PNM300 Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module IV
PNH401 Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse IV
PNP401 Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse II
PNR400 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC420 Practical Nursing Clinical
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module V
PNC520 Practical Nursing Consolidation
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
Entry Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
- Grade 12 English: ENG4 (C) or ENG4 (U)
- Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry: (C) or (U) (Grade 11U is accepted)
- Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) OR Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)
- Grade 11 Biology: (C)
- OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s)
See entry requirements section for further information.
Practical Nursing Diploma Requirements
PNR100 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
ETY101 Medical Etymology
MCT101 Office Applications I
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology
MDM101 Mathematics for Medication Administration
PNL110 Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC121 Practical Nursing - Clinical Preparation
PNH101 Health and Healing for the Practical Nurse
PNA100 Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
Module II
PNA200 Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
PNH201 Healing Practices for Practical Nurses II
PNL210 Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
PNC220 Practical Nursing and Clinical
PNE203 Health Assessment for Practical Nurses
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module III
PNP301 Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse I
PNR300 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC320 Practical Nursing Clinical
PNH301 Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse III
PNM300 Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module IV
PNH401 Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse IV
PNP401 Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse II
PNR400 Role Development for the Practical Nurse
PNC420 Practical Nursing Clinical
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module V
PNC520 Practical Nursing Consolidation
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Communicating Across Contexts
- Mathematics for Medication Administration
- Medical Etymology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse
- Health Assessment for Practical Nurses
- Skills Lab for the Practical Nurse I
- Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing and Clinical
- Practical Nursing Clinical
- Role Development for the Practical Nurse
- Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse III
- Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse I
- Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse
- Practical Nursing Clinical
- Healing Practices for the Practical Nurse IV
- Pathophysiology for the Practical Nurse II
- Role Development for the Practical Nurse
- Office Applications I
- Practical Nursing - Clinical Preparation
- Health and Healing for the Practical Nurse
- Anatomy and Physiology for the Practical Nurse
- Healing Practices for Practical Nurses II
- Practical Nursing Consolidation
Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Diplôme d’études collégiales de l’Ontario – niveau avancé
- Language: English
- Program Code: PND
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride