Practical Nursing

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

• One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

plus

• One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%
• Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)
• Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U)

or

Mature student status.

Applicant Selection

Selection process for applicants for January/May/September 2022 and January/May 2023:

The HOAE requirement has been temporarily waived for applicants applying to January/May/September 2022 and January/May 2023. Admission decisions for these intakes will be based on the GPA of your top 6 grades, including the required courses.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

English Language Proficiency

Articulation Agreement

The following Articulation Agreement applies only to students enrolled in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program, starting at Sheridan in September 2019 or later.

Applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements to this program at Sheridan who complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program will be granted admission, contingent on space in the program (in the semester that they are applying for), if they fulfill the following criteria:

• An overall GPA of 3.0;
• A minimum of 70% in required science and math courses for the program(s) to which the student is seeking admission; and
• A minimum grade of 60% in both English courses (ENG 10102 and ENG 17889) for students seeking admission to Sheridan's health science degrees (excluding diplomas) included under this agreement.

For the courses with minimum grade thresholds, as specified above, students may only have a maximum of two graded attempts. Withdrawals without Academic Penalty (i.e., "W" grades) are not included.

Where space is not available in the semester for which an applicant has applied and the applicant meets all the requirements of this agreement, admission to a later intake of the program will be granted.

Applicants from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate program must also complete all other pre-admission requirements for their chosen programs (including volunteer hours for the Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences – Athletic Therapy program), and should be aware of program-specific requirements such as criminal record checks, immunization documentation, etc.

Applicants who meet the admission requirements above and who successfully complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program are not required to complete the HOAE (Health Occupations Aptitude Exam), an admission requirement for Practical Nursing and Veterinary Technician.

Prospective students should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for registration, such as English language proficiency in the program for which this transfer process is being applied.

Criminal Record Check

Sheridan field placement agencies require a police record check for vulnerable sector persons and a current record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.

Additional Information

Before undertaking this program, you should be aware that under the provisions of the Regulated Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to write the RPN registration exams, you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident of Canada or be authorized under the Immigration Act.
• Prior to commencing the practicum, and at individual expense, students must obtain a certification in CPR Level C and Standard First Aid for adults, children and infants.

*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January and May starts is 16 months continuous, pending space availability.