About Practical Nursing in St. Lawrence College
Overview
This program prepares graduates to practice according to the Entry to Practice Competencies and Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Graduates are eligible to write the national registration exam and, when successful, will become Registered Practical Nurses in the Province of Ontario, and are eligible for reciprocal registration in other provinces in Canada.
The Practical Nursing program at St. Lawrence College is currently approved (Category 1) by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.
Highlights
Career Opportunities
Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) work in a wide variety of health care settings including acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation services and long term care. RPNs can work in specialties including pediatrics, maternal and child care, mental health, operating room services, wound care, palliative care and community care. RPNs are hired by hospitals, rehabilitation agencies, community and public health agencies, the government (ex. include corrections services and the Armed Forces), private industry and international health service agencies.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
- Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
- PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
St. Lawrence College Highlights
Type |
Public |
Established |
1967 |
Location |
Ontario, Canada |
No. of Campuses |
3 |
Students |
6500 full time, 20,000 part time (approximate value) |
Campus housing |
Available |
Financial aid |
Bursaries, awards and scholarships |
Official Website |
www.stlawrencecollege.ca |
St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.
Particulars |
Brockville campus |
Cornwall campus |
Kingston campus |
Bachelor degree |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
21,500 CAD |
Certificate and diploma |
15,600 CAD |
15,600 CAD |
16,000 CAD |
Graduate certificates |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
15,700 CAD |
International student recovery fee |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
375 CAD per semester |
Average expenses for books |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
400 -800 CAD |
Residence |
6546 CAD |
6546 CAD |
6546+1700 CAD (additional meal plan) |