CONTINuINg EDuCATION
practical Nursing
Each year, more than 100 students enrol in
the part-time Practical Nursing program offered
at Georgian's Barrie, Muskoka, Orangeville and
Owen Sound campuses.
It is a very popular Continuing Education
program for people wanting to pursue a second
career and personal support workers wanting to
become nurses. There are multiple intakes per
year.
Sara Budd, Manager, Continuing Education
and Workforce Development, Health and
Wellness, says many students are adults who
have always wanted to become a nurse but could
not afford to leave their full-time employment to
study. "The program structure allows students
to get the best of both worlds – studying for a
second career while working," she says.
Nursing simulation training allows students
to practise their skills in a safe but realistic
environment. Students also complete clinical
placements. Upon completion of the program,
they take their regulatory nursing exam.
Part-time Practical Nursing student Heather Shouldice.
From Practical Nursing to Pattern Making, Georgian
has a lifelong learning opportunity for everyone
The Georgian
College pattern
making team at The
Creativ Festival.
From left to right:
Professor Maria
Calautti, Caroline
Owens-Sturtze,
Meaghan Finnie,
Amy Marcus and
Margaret Lunham.
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