Practical Nursing Program (PN) (S121)
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Domestic StudentsProgram Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as registered practical nurses for over 30 years.
Program Overview
George Brown College’s Practical Nursing program will teach you the foundational skills required to work as a registered practical nurse in Ontario. Following successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations – two qualifying examinations required by the Ontario College of Nurses.
Full Description
The Practical Nursing (S121) program will teach you the required knowledge and skills you need to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year diploma program has been designed to meet the entry-to-practice requirements adopted by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and program standards set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Classes and labs are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus and are scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Clinical placement experiences are unpaid and are conducted under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may participate in placements requiring extended shifts that include evening and weekend hours and may start as early as 6:30 a.m.
The Practical Nursing program at George Brown College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Graduates who meet the CNO requirements after passing the qualifying examinations are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario.
What you'll study in George Brown’s Practical Nursing program:
- nursing
- health assessment
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll learn and practise your skills at our accredited Simulation Centre. This on-site facility spans nearly 24,000 square feet and has been thoughtfully designed to look and feel like the hospitals and other health-care environments where you could end up working.
You'll also get off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
For more information on the required skills and abilities for the practical nursing profession, please review the fact sheet of Requisite Skills and Abilities on the College of Nurses of Ontario website: College of Nurses of Ontario – Requisite Skills and Abilities Fact Sheet.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past four years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enroll in courses aimed at enhancing profession-based written and verbal English language skills.
*College of Nurses of Ontario – Approved (Category 1)
**College of Nurses of Ontario, Nursing Registration Exams Report 2023 (cno.org)
Your Field Education Options
Hands-On Learning in George Brown's Practical Nursing Program
The role of a registered practical nurse can vary, but it often means providing direct hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll practise your skills at our on-site nearly 24,000 square foot Simulation Centre—a facility designed to look and feel like the hospitals and other environments where you could end up working.
You'll also get off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical placement experiences are conducted under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You may participate in placements requiring extended shifts, including evening and weekend hours and students may be required to travel up to two hours to clinical agencies.
Typical settings include:
- acute care hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- long-term care facilities
The clinical practicum experience in the final semester of the program is completed with a preceptor, whereby you will work with your preceptor across all shifts and days of the week.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
If you graduate from the George Brown Practical Nursing (PN) program or a two-year community college PN program in Ontario with a minimum cumulative average of 75 per cent and not less than 70 per cent in any element of the PN program, you may be eligible to study the R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. Pathway (S442).
Upon successful completion of this bridge program, you will be eligible to apply to Trent University’s Nursing degree program offered on-site at George Brown College.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts* |
| GSSC 1057 | Lifespan Development |
| NURS 1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS 1098 | The PN Role & Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS 1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| PHAR1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| NURS 1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS 1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS 1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS 1105 | Clinical Practicum |
| PATH 1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| PHAR 1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
Semester 3
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| COMM 1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
| NURS 1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS 2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS 2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS 2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS 2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| PATH 1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| PHAR 1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
Semester 4
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| NURS 2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS 2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS 2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
*Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 2000. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.
Due to ongoing program review and improvements to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario entry-to-practice requirements, semester courses are subject to change with limited notice. Such changes will be reflected on the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing webpage and via correspondence sent out to semester students prior to startup and/or return.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate therapeutically with clients and members of the health-care team.
- Assess clients across the lifespan in a systematic and holistic manner.
- Plan safe and competent nursing care, based upon a thorough analysis of available data and evidence-informed practice guidelines.
- Select and perform nursing interventions using clinical judgment, in collaboration with the client and, where appropriate, the health-care team, that promote health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, maintain and/or restore health, promote rehabilitation and/or provide palliation.
- Evaluate the outcomes resulting from all interventions in the nurse-client interaction and modify the plan of care as required.
- Act equitably and justly with clients and members of the health-care team.
- Adapt to a variety of health-care settings, using different leadership skills and styles as appropriate to each setting.
- Contribute to creating a healthy and safe work environment in a variety of health care settings.
- Practise in a self-regulated, professional and ethical manner, complying with relevant legislation and with the standards of both the regulatory body and the practice setting to provide safe and competent client care.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U) – English with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U) – Mathematics with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) – Biology with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Chemistry (U) or grade 12 (C or U) – Chemistry with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- Interview by invitation only: This is a competitive program and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to complete an online, recorded interview to assess specific competencies related to the field of Nursing^.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, Math, Chemistry or Biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math, Chemistry or Biology.
Applicants with existing post-secondary nursing education from Canadian or international educational institutions are required to submit all transcripts.
Transfer credit and course exemptions for credits taken at other institutions related to the field of nursing are restricted in this program, and will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis by the School of Nursing. Applications for Advanced Standing are not available for this program.
^ Details on the interview will be provided to qualified applicants during the application process. Applicants may take the interview only once per academic cycle, regardless of the results of the interview (i.e., only one interview valid for the fall, winter and spring start dates).
^ Qualified applicants from the A109 Pre-Health Sciences program articulation with S121 Practical Nursing will be invited to complete the online video interview.
Please note: The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites will be subject to competition. Only the most qualified applicants will be offered an opportunity to interview. Only the top-ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program. Admissions decisions will be based on program availability at the time all admissions requirements have been met.
Only applications to the first semester of the Practical Nursing program will be considered.
IMPORTANT: Course Delivery Format
This program is delivered in a 2-1-2 format. You will progress through the program with two consecutive semesters, one semester as a break and then the final two consecutive semesters. This delivery format will apply regardless of the term that you start the program.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Special Requirements
Clinical Pre-placement Health Form requirements and program policy
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet and complete all the mandatory Pre-placement requirements for this program. It will take up to 10 to 12 weeks to complete.
- Students will need to process and provide proof of their medical records (such as TDAP shot, COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres and Two-Step TB Skin Test), proof of clear Vulnerable Sector Check renewed every year, Standard First Aid Certificate renewed every three years, Basic Life Support certificate renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the program specific deadline to ParaMed Placement Pass website.
- COVID-19 vaccination: Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations whom students will engage in practice. Students who do not comply with the program’s health policy and non-academic requirements, or who do not submit all required documentation by deadlines established by the program will be excluded from the clinical practicum. Exclusion from clinical practicum for any reason may jeopardize students' academic standing and successful completion of this program.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- To download the mandatory Pre-placement health form and for more details, go to the Clinical Pre-placement website.
Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (renew every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed, and this check must be renewed every year before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The Vulnerable Sector Check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the Vulnerable Sector Check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Students who are unable to provide a “clear” Vulnerable Sector Check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and will therefore be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program. Our agency partners have the final decision for students being allowed to practice in their agency.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment. The fees for the vulnerable sector check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Clinical Pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Practical Nursing Program (PN) (S121)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as registered practical nurses for over 30 years.
Program Overview
The Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a registered practical nurse in Ontario. Following successful completion of this program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations—two qualifying examinations required by the Ontario College of Nurses.
Full Description
If you apply to the May 2024/25 intake for this program, you will start in May 2025. To begin your studies in May 2024, apply to the 2023/24 academic year.
The Practical Nursing (S121) program teaches students the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year diploma program has been designed to meet the new entry-to-practice requirements adopted by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and program standards set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Classes and labs are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus and are scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Clinical placement experiences are unpaid and are conducted under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may participate in placements requiring extended shifts that include evening and weekend hours and may start as early as 6:30 a.m.
The Practical Nursing program at George Brown College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Graduates who meet the CNO requirements after passing the qualifying examinations are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario.
What you'll study in George Brown's Practical Nursing program:
- nursing
- health assessment
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll learn and practise your skills at our accredited Simulation Centre. This on-site facility spans nearly 24,000 square feet and has been thoughtfully designed to look and feel like the hospitals and other health-care environments where you could end up working.
You'll also get off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
For more information on the required skills and abilities for the practical nursing profession, please review the fact sheet of Requisite Skills and Abilities on the College of Nurses of Ontario website: College of Nurses of Ontario – Requisite Skills and Abilities Fact Sheet.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past four years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enroll in courses aimed at enhancing profession-based written and verbal English language skills.
*College of Nurses of Ontario – Approved (Category 1)
**College of Nurses of Ontario, Nursing Registration Exams Report 2023 (cno.org)
Your Field Education Options
Hands-On Learning in George Brown's Practical Nursing Program
The role of a registered practical nurse can vary, but it often means providing direct hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll practise your skills at our on-site nearly 24,000 square foot Simulation Centre—a facility designed to look and feel like the hospitals and other environments where you could end up working.
You'll also get off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical placement experiences are conducted under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may participate in placements requiring extended shifts, including evening and weekend hours.
Typical settings include:
- acute care hospitals
- rehabilitation centres
- long-term care facilities
The clinical practicum experience in the final semester of the program is completed with a preceptor, whereby the student works with their preceptor across all shifts and days of the week.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Students who successfully complete the George Brown Practical Nursing (PN) program or a two-year community college PN program in Ontario with a minimum cumulative average of 75 per cent and not less than 70 per cent in any element of the PN program, may be eligible to study the R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. Pathway (S442).
Upon successful completion of this bridge, students will be eligible to apply to Trent University's Nursing degree program offered on-site at George Brown College.
Graduates of a health sciences program who have an interest in working in long-term care facilities should consider applying to our Interprofessional Complex and Long-Term Care (S417) postgraduate certificate.
(S417) Program Details:
- two-semester program
- you will learn to co-ordinate and manage an interprofessional health-care team of complex and long-term care professionals
- delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals
- includes a clinical field placement component
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| NURS 1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS 1098 | The PN Role & Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS 1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| PHAR 1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| GSSC 1057 | Lifespan Development |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| PATH 1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| NURS 1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| PHAR 1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS 1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS 1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS 1105 | Clinical Practicum |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PATH 1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| NURS 1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| PHAR 1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS 2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS 2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS 2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS 2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| COMM 1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| NURS 2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS 2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS 2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
Due to ongoing program review and improvements to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario entry-to-practice requirements, semester courses are subject to change with limited notice. Such changes will be reflected on the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing webpage and via correspondence sent out to semester students prior to start-up and/or return.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate therapeutically with clients and members of the health-care team.
- Assess clients across the lifespan in a systematic and holistic manner.
- Plan safe and competent nursing care, based upon a thorough analysis of available data and evidence-informed practice guidelines.
- Select and perform nursing interventions using clinical judgment, in collaboration with the client and, where appropriate, the health-care team, that promote health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, maintain and/or restore health, promote rehabilitation and/or provide palliation.
- Evaluate the outcomes resulting from all interventions in the nurse-client interaction and modify the plan of care as required.
- Act equitably and justly with clients and members of the health-care team.
- Adapt to a variety of health-care settings, using different leadership skills and styles as appropriate to each setting.
- Contribute to creating a healthy and safe work environment in a variety of health care settings.
- Practise in a self-regulated, professional and ethical manner, complying with relevant legislation and with the standards of both the regulatory body and the practice setting to provide safe and competent client care.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U) – English with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U) – Mathematics with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) - Biology with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- grade 11 Chemistry (U) or grade 12 (C or U) - Chemistry with a grade of 70 per cent or higher
- Interview by invitation only: This is a competitive program and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to complete an online, recorded interview to assess specific competencies related to the field of Nursing^.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, Math, Chemistry or Biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math, Chemistry or Biology.
Applicants with existing post-secondary nursing education from Canadian or international educational institutions are required to submit all transcripts.
Transfer credit and course exemptions for credits taken at other institutions related to the field of nursing are restricted in this program, and will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis by the School of Nursing. Applications for Advanced Standing are not available for this program.
^ Details on the interview will be provided to qualified applicants during the application process. Applicants may take the interview only once per academic cycle, regardless of the results of the interview (i.e., only one interview valid for the fall, winter and spring start dates).
^ Qualified applicants from the A109 Pre-Health Sciences program articulation with S121 Practical Nursing will be invited to complete the online video interview.
Please note: The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites will be subject to competition. Only the most qualified applicants will be offered an opportunity to interview. Only the top-ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program. Admissions decisions will be based on program availability at the time all admissions requirements have been met.
Only applications to the first semester of the Practical Nursing program will be considered.
IMPORTANT: Course Delivery Format
This program is delivered in a 2-1-2 format. You will progress through the program with two consecutive semesters, one semester as a break, and then the final two consecutive semesters. This delivery format will apply regardless of the term that you start the program.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Special Requirements
Clinical Pre-placement Health Form requirements and program policy
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet and complete all the mandatory Pre-placement requirements for this program. It will take up to 10 to 12 weeks to complete.
- Students will need to process and provide proof of their medical records (such as TDAP shot, COVID-19, MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres and Two-Step TB Skin Test), proof of clear Vulnerable Sector Check renewed every year, Standard First Aid Certificate renewed every three years, Basic Life Support certificate renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the program specific deadline to ParaMed Placement Pass website.
- COVID-19 vaccination: Public Health continues to recommend that people working with vulnerable communities be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Clinical agency partners continue to require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be approved to complete clinical placements within their facilities. Agencies have the right to decline the placement of students who are not fully vaccinated, and students who are not vaccinated are at risk of not being able to complete their clinical placement course requirements.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations whom students will engage in practice. Students who do not comply with the program’s health policy and non-academic requirements, or who do not submit all required documentation by deadlines established by the program will be excluded from the clinical practicum. Exclusion from clinical practicum for any reason may jeopardize students' academic standing and successful completion of this program.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- To download the mandatory Pre-placement health form and for more details, go to the Clinical Pre-placement website.
Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (renew every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed, and this check must be renewed every year before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The Vulnerable Sector Check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months. This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered “vulnerable persons” under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the Vulnerable Sector Check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Students who are unable to provide a “clear” Vulnerable Sector Check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and will therefore be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a “not clear” status will jeopardize their progress in the program. Our agency partners have the final decision for students being allowed to practice in their agency.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment. The fees for the vulnerable sector check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Clinical Pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 2367
Email: nursing@georgebrown.ca
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Alternatively, you may visit us at the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing located on seventh floor of the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at the Waterfront Campus to speak with our staff or arrange to speak with one of our co-ordinators during regular business hours.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
