Start Date: September 8, 2026
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
Program Length: Five Semesters
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Program Partner: Cambrian College
About the Program:
Kenjgewin Teg’s Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares you to become a skilled and confident Registered Practical Nurse. Over five semesters, you’ll develop essential nursing knowledge and hands-on skills for diverse healthcare settings. Graduates earn an Ontario College Diploma and are eligible to write the national exams with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Your Future Career:
- Long-term care facilities
- Community/Home Care
- Acute Hospital Settings
- Medical Clinics/Doctors’ offices
Semester 1
Delivery: Hybrid
Anatomy & Physiology I – SCIE 157 – Units/ Hours: 60
Clinical Nursing Informatics – COMP 582 – Units/ Hours: 45
Communications I for Health Professionals – COMM 252 – Units/ Hours: 45
Field Preparation/Success Strategies – NRSG 152 – Units/ Hours: 7
Health Theory – NRSG 61 – Units/ Hours: 30
Math For Nursing – NRSG 222 – Units/ Hours: 30
Nursing Skill Labs I – NRSG 246 – Units/ Hours: 45
PN Clinical I – NRSG 256 – Units/ Hours: 72
Practical Nursing Theory I – NRSG 91 – Units/ Hours: 30
Introduction to Indigenous Studies – INDG 49 – Units/ Hours: 45
Semester 2
Delivery: Hybrid
Anatomy & Physiology II – SCIE 158 – Units/ Hours: 60
Communications II – COMM 202- Units/ Hours: 45
Health Assessment – NRSG 153 – Units/ Hours: 45
Nursing Skill Lab II – NRSG 247 – Units/ Hours: 45
PN Clinical II – NRSG 199 – Units/ Hours: 144
Pharmacology Applications A – NRSG 86 – Units/ Hours: 30
Practical Nursing Theory II – NRSG 92 – Units/ Hours: 45
General Education Elective – Units/ Hours: 45
In order to obtain the Indigenous Perspectives Designation, students must choose INDG128 or INDG131 as one of their Gen Ed Electives in either semester 2 or 3.
Semester 3
Delivery: Hybrid
Nursing Care of Families – NRSG 67 – Units/ Hours: 45
Nursing Skill Labs III – NRSG 248 – Units/ Hours: 45
PN Clinical III- NRSG 198 – Units/ Hours: 144
Pharmacology Applications B – NRSG 195 – Units/ Hours: 30
Practical Nursing Theory III – NRSG 93 – Units/ Hours: 60
Professional Aspects of Nursing A – NRSG 96 – Units/ Hours: 15
General Education Elective – Units/ Hours: 45
In order to obtain the Indigenous Perspectives Designation, students must choose INDG128 or INDG131 as one of their Gen Ed Electives in either semester 2 or 3.
Semester 4
Delivery: Hybrid
Nursing Skill Labs IV – NRSG 249 – Units/ Hours: 45
Nursing in the Community – NRSG 73 – Units/ Hours: 30
PN Clinical IVA – NRSG 23 – Units/ Hours: 72
PN Clinical IVB – NRSG 24 – Units/ Hours: 72
Practical Nursing Theory IV – NRSG 94 – Units/ Hours: 60
Professional Aspects of Nursing B – NRSG 97 – Units/ Hours: 30
Semester 5
Delivery: Placement
Clinical – VNRSG 154 – Units/ Hours: 400
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 11 (U) or (C) or Grad 12 biology (U)
- Any Grade 11 (U) or Grad 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 11 (C), (U) or (M) or Grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U)
Please note: A minimum combined overall average of 70% is required in the prerequisite courses listed above.
Connect with Your Program Coordinator:
Your program coordinator is here to support you every step of the way—both in the classroom and beyond.
Rebecca Wright
Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
705-370-4342 ext 258
RebeccaWright@kenjgewinteg.ca
Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this fact sheet with our valued post-secondary partners. Kenjgewin Teg and its partners reserve the right to modify any course, program, curriculum, fee, timetable or location at any time. As a community-based delivery program with its partner, this program offering is subject to approved funding and sufficient enrolment.