Practical Nursing is a career-focused program where the student will gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to become a member of the nursing profession and healthcare team. 

The foundational knowledge for practical nursing is based on scientific theory from nursing, the physical and psychosocial sciences and humanities. 

Person-centred care is learned in context through real-life experiences and career-related work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. 

Seniors care is given special attention to meet the needs of an aging population. 

The Practical Nursing diploma program at Conestoga is currently approved (Category 1) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

Note:

• Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing a Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas Program.
• International students interested in studying in the Practical Nursing program are required to successfully complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas.
• Direct entry into the Practical Nursing program is not available. Students must apply to the Practical Nursing program for admission after successfully completing the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program.
• Admission to Practical Nursing after completing the Pre-Health Pathway program is not guaranteed.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications, or equivalent
• Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics
• Grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology with a minimum mark of 75%
• Grade 11 or 12 Physics or Chemistry, C or U, or equivalent, or Grade 11 or 12 Science, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry

Note:

• Direct entry into the Practical Nursing program is not available. Students must apply to the Practical Nursing program for admission consideration after successful completion of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program.