Issue link: http://georgiancollege.uberflip.com/i/423911
Continuing Education & Part-time Studies Guide Winter/Spring 2015 continuingeducation@georgiancollege.ca 34 HealtH and Wellness programs health and Wellness ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA PRACTICAL NuRSING PNRS (ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA) Part-time delivery available at the following campuses: Barrie, Owen Sound, Orangeville and Muskoka (start varies). Please note that part-time will take longer to complete. Contact the campus of your choice for more details. The Georgian College Nursing program philosophy and curriculum incorporate and utilize the concepts of caring as the basis of nursing practice. The students and faculty work together to explore nursing knowledge and caring theory. In the classroom, students in collaborative groups work through learning activities and focus on the lived experiences of individuals, families, and groups. Knowledge from the program courses is integrated into the care of clients, families, and groups in a variety of settings. In order to provide quality practicum placements, students will be placed in a variety of agencies in the region serviced by the campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation. external Recognition: Upon graduation from this program, you will be recommended to the College of Nurses to write the registration examination. Successful completion of these examinations and compliance with the Regulated Health Professions Act will entitle you to become a Registered Practical Nurse and thus a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario. please note: The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the body responsible for regulation nursing in Ontario, sets entry to practice requirements that nurses and practical nurses must meet to become registered in Ontario. CNO's mission is to regulate nursing to protect the public interest. mandatory courses: cOURSE cODE cOURSE TITLE pAGE BIOL 1001 Anatomy and Physiology – Introductory Concepts 66 BIOL 1002 Anatomy and Physiology – Advanced Concepts 66 NRSG 1004 health and healing 67 NRSG 1005 Development of Self as Nurse 67 NRSG 1006 health and healing: Life Transition 67 NRSG 1013 Math for Meds –– NRSG 1014 Math/Pharmacology 68 NRSG 1015 NPP: Life Transition Agency 68 NRSG 1016 Nursing Professional Practice (NPP): Community 68 NRSG 1021 Nursing Professional Practice (NPP): Fundamental healing Arts 68 NRSG 1018 Nursing Professional Practice: Agency 68 NRSG 1019 Nursing Professional Practice: Life Transition Community Experience 68 NRSG 1022 Nursing Professional Practice: Advanced healing Arts 68 NRSG 2000 Development of Professional Self 67 NRSG 2001 P.N. health and healing 3 67 NRSG 2002 Processes of human Disease: Introductory Concepts 69 NRSG 2003 health Assessment –– NRSG 2004 P.N. Professional Practice 3 69 NRSG 2005 P.N. Professional Practice 4 69 NRSG 2006 Development of Nurse within the Profession 67 NRSG 2007 P.N. health and healing 4 69 NRSG 2008 Processes of human Disease: Advanced Concepts 69 NRSG 2009 Nursing in the Community 68 NRSG 2010 Practical Nursing Praxis 69 communications courses: To be selected at time of registration from the college list (see pages 51 – 52), as determined by testing. general education courses: To be selected from the college list (see pages 63 – 65). graduation Requirements 24 Mandatory Courses 2 Communications Courses 4 General Education Courses admission Requirements: For admission requirements please refer to the official program outline on the college website GeorgianCollege.ca additional information: PN HOAE requirement: Applicants must complete a standardized test as part of the selection process. Applicants will be assessed and ranked based on the results of their testing and their academic background. It is required that students have Level HCP CPR and Standard First Aid prior to commencing the program (online courses are not acceptable). It is the student's responsibility to renew their Level HCP CPR certification annually while in the program. Students are asked to submit a copy of their current Level HCP CPR and Standard First Aid certificate to the program co-ordinator during the first week of classes. Applicants must have up-to-date immunization records (Clinical Preparedness Permit) in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act. Completion and submission of this record is required during the first week of classes in order to ensure your placement in clinical and field placement facilities. Applicants are encouraged to obtain volunteer or work experience in a health or human service field to assist them in making a career choice. To be eligible for all practicum placements, students must also have a completed Clinical Preparedness Permit and a record of mask fit test, renewed every two years (will be done at the college in semester one). YOu MIGhT ALSO BE inteRested in... Personal Support Worker......................... page 32 Pre-Health Sciences..... page 33