The Practical Nurse Diploma is a fast-paced program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to care for clients across various health care settings.

Train in high-tech simulation labs that feel like the real thing before heading into practicum placements where you’ll build confidence and real-world experience.

In this program, you’ll dive into courses where you’ll learn the basics of patient care, practice checking vitals and spotting health concerns. You’ll understand how medications work and build your confidence as a future nurse. With hands-on labs, clinical placements, and real-world scenarios, you’ll graduate ready to care, lead, and make a difference—starting day one.

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

•  Grade12 English 
•  Grade12 Biology 
•   Mathematics 

Students applying to the Practical Nurse program must have

• 60% in ELA 30-1 OR 70% in ELA 30-2
• 50% in MATH 30-1 OR in MATH 30-2, OR 60% in Math 30 Applied OR 60% in MATH 20-1 OR 70% in MATH 20-2
• 60% in BIO 30

Equivalent courses are accepted to meet admission requirements. Academic Upgrading course equivalents are available at RDP.