The Ontario government has issued a province-wide stay-at-home order. Seneca’s on-campus learning activities will continue as scheduled. Access to Seneca’s campuses is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information about critical dates and program delivery for the Summer 2021 term is now available.
Check the program delivery web page to see if this program will be delivered online or in hybrid format for the upcoming term. Learn more about technical requirements for online learning.
In this two-year diploma program, you will be working with experienced faculty to gain the knowledge, skills and judgment required for competent clinical nursing practice. You will study anatomy, physiology, English, as well as psychology which will prepare you to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination. In addition, you will participate in a variety of learning modalities, online interactive learning, collaborative group learning, simulation experiences and direct nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings.
The Practical Nursing program at Seneca is approved 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.
To practice in Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse, you must successfully obtain and maintain your registration certificate through the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
As a result of regulations arising out of the Nursing Act 1991, applicants for registration in Ontario must not have:
Applicants who do not meet the requirements will be reviewed by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) to determine if registration will be granted.
Successful Ontario registrants are eligible for registration throughout Canada (French required in Quebec).
You will also qualify to become a member of the following affiliations and associations:
