About Practical Nursing in Niagara College

Are you a compassionate person who wants to promote health and provide care to help patients optimize their well-being?

As a Practical Nursing graduate you will be an integral member of the health care team, with the skills and knowledge needed to provide vital and valued nursing care to patients.

Highlights

• Over 140 hours of hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs.

• Over 800 hours of clinical placement experience in a variety of organizations, culminating in an eight-week practicum.

• Unique interprofessional education course designed to strengthen collaboration skills for members of the health care team.

• The Practical Nursing program at Niagara College is currently approved (Category 1) by the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario. Eligible graduates may write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination, and if successful, may work as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

 Niagara College Pathway

Niagara College Personal Support Worker program graduates who successfully complete the PSW to PN bridge may apply for Advanced Standing to enter term 2 of Practical Nursing (full-time delivery).

Career Opportunities

Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) can work at a:

• Business or industry
• Clinic or medical centre
• Community agency
• Correctional facility
• Hospital
• Long-term care agency
• Mental health service

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

Niagara college Highlights

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.