Admission Requirements and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
This unique program prepares PSW graduates for entry into the Practical Nursing program. Created and designed by the School of Nursing faculty, this 224-hour program is offered in a 16-hour week format over a 14-week duration. Courses can run in a 3 or 4-day timetable arrangement and classes run anywhere between 0800 and 1800 from Monday to Friday. The program provides students with the foundational knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, English language skills and Health and Wellness. This course is also a transferable credit to other programs in the College.
Students in the PSW Pathway program who fulfill all course requirements and achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to be offered a seat in the Practical Nursing program at George Brown College.
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Graduates may opt to begin the Practical Nursing program on a full-time basis. There may be some graduates who opt not to enter the Practical Nursing program but see the added learning as a benefit to their existing career as a PSW.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker program (Ontario College Certificate) or equivalent with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B- average).
FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students may qualify for financial assistance under the Ontario Special Bursary Program. Please contact our Financial Assistance Office for details, or visit georgebrown.ca/nursing
YOUR CAREER
In light of the growing need for health-care providers, both regulated and unregulated, there will be no shortage of job opportunities for graduates from the PSW Pathway once they become Registered Practical Nurses. Should graduates choose not to move on to the Practical Nursing program, they will exit the program with an enhanced understanding of the sciences and math related to the practice of nursing.
The English course that has been developed for this program will prepare graduates for career advancement in terms of written and spoken English. Earnings once they complete the PSW Pathway program will vary dependent upon the employing agency, but PSWs can earn up to $18 or more an hour.
COURSES
BIOL1033 Principles in Biology
COMM1006 Pathway English
GCSI1020 Health and Wellness
MATH1004 Mathematics
SCI1008 Science
Note: Due to ongoing program improvements, courses are subject to change without notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the George Brown School of Nursing at 416-415-5000, ext. 2367.
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar 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 admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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