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Practical Nursing
(PN) (S121)
Program Details
- Program Code: S121
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: $5,042.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2023 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2023 | Closed | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Clinical Placement
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as practical nurses for over 30 years.
Program Overview
The two-year Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a practical nurse. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations.
Full Description
Practical Nursing teaches students the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year 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 are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus.
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:
- nursing
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination and PPE. For program specific requirements, please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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.
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
Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Examination.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past three years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enrol 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
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area and students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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 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 postgraduate certificate. This two-semester program will teach you to coordinate and manage an interprofessional health-care team of complex and long-term care professionals. The courses are delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals. This program includes a clinical field placement component.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| COMM2025 | Communicating with Impact |
| GSSC1057 | Lifespan Development |
| NURS1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| PHAR1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| NURS1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS1105 | Clinical Practicum |
| PATH1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| PHAR1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
| NURS1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| PATH1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| PHAR1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
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
$5,042.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
Please note: This program does not accept international students.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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: Only applicants that have met the prerequisite courses noted above will be invited to complete an online, recorded interview to assess specific competencies related to the field of Nursing. Invitations are subject to competition based on the pool of qualified applicants for that intake.
** 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 is 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: This is a competitive program and the grade(s) required in the admission prerequisites will be subject to ranking. Only the top ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program.
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 MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, Tdap shot valid every 10 years and two-step TB skin test), a clear police vulnerable sector check renewed every year, Standard First Aid certificate renewed every three years, CPR level HCP renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the given deadline to ParaMed.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations that 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 Pre-placement website.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (must be renewed every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police 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 police 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 police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may 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.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the 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 Coordinators during regular business hours.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as practical nurses for over 30 years.
Program Overview
The two-year Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a practical nurse. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations.
Full Description
Practical Nursing teaches students the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year 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 are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus.
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:
- nursing
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination and PPE. For program specific requirements, please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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.
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
Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Examination.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past three years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enrol 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
The role of a practical nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area and students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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 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 postgraduate certificate. This two-semester program will teach you to coordinate and manage an interprofessional health-care team of complex and long-term care professionals. The courses are delivered online and on-demand to accommodate working professionals. This program includes a clinical field placement component.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| COMM2025 | Communicating with Impact |
| GSSC1057 | Lifespan Development |
| NURS1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| PHAR1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| NURS1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS1105 | Clinical Practicum |
| PATH1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| PHAR1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
| NURS1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| PATH1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| PHAR1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,042.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
Please note: This program does not accept international students.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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: Only applicants that have met the prerequisite courses noted above will be invited to complete an online, recorded interview to assess specific competencies related to the field of Nursing. Invitations are subject to competition based on the pool of qualified applicants for that intake.
** 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 is 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: This is a competitive program and the grade(s) required in the admission prerequisites will be subject to ranking. Only the top ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program.
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 MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, Tdap shot valid every 10 years and two-step TB skin test), a clear police vulnerable sector check renewed every year, Standard First Aid certificate renewed every three years, CPR level HCP renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the given deadline to ParaMed.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations that 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 Pre-placement website.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (must be renewed every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police 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 police 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 police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may 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.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
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.
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 Coordinators during regular business hours.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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Practical Nursing
(PN) (S121)
Program Details
- Program Code: S121
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: $5,215.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2022 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2022 | Closed | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Clinical Placement
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Practical Nurses for nearly 30 years.
Program Overview
The two-year Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a practical nurse. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the national Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE).
Full Description
Practical Nursing teaches students the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year 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 are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus.
The Practical Nurse program at George Brown College is approved by the CNO.
Upon successful completion of the program and the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE), current graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.*
What you'll study:
- nursing
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a Practical Nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area. Students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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.
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
Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the national Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Examination.
After passing these examinations, graduates are granted a Certificate of Registration by the College of Nurses of Ontario and will be eligible to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of Ontario.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past three years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enrol 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 2021 (cno.org)
Your Field Education Options
Hands-On Learning
The role of a Practical Nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area and students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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
Your Career
Graduates of the Practical Nursing program have employment opportunities in practice settings such as:
- acute and community care hospitals
- long-term care
- rehabilitation
- other health care facilities
- organizations and agencies that require nursing knowledge and expertise
Educational Pathways
Students who successfully complete the George Brown PN program or a two-year community college PN program in Ontario with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and not less than 70% in any element of the PN program, may be eligible to study the R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. Pathway (S122). 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.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| COMM2025 | Communicating with Impact |
| GSSC1057 | Lifespan Development |
| NURS1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| PHAR1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| NURS1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS1105 | Clinical Practicum |
| PATH1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| PHAR1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
| NURS1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| PATH1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| PHAR1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
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 life span, 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
$5,215.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
Please note: This program does not accept international students.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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% or higher.
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - Mathematics with a grade of 70% or higher.
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - Biology with a grade of 70% or higher.
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - Chemistry with a grade of 70% 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 or Biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math or Biology.
* CHEMISTRY ADMISSION ASSESSMENT: Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the George Brown assessment centres are closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an online assessment for Chemistry at this time. Applicants are required to have completed the Chemistry credit as outlined in the admission requirements.
Online upgrading courses in Chemistry / Physics can be found here:
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 is 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.
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 MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, Tdap shot valid every 10 years and Two Step TB Skin Test), a clear police vulnerable sector check renewed every year, Standard First Aid certificate renewed every three years, CPR level HCP renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the given deadline to ParaMed.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations that 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 pre-placement website.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (must be renewed every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police 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 police 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 police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may 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.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the 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 7th 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 Coordinators during regular business hours.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Practical Nurses for nearly 30 years.
Program Overview
The two-year Practical Nursing program teaches students the foundational skills required to work as a practical nurse. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the national Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE).
Full Description
Practical Nursing teaches students the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession of practical nursing. This two-year 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 are held at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences located at our Waterfront Campus.
The Practical Nurse program at George Brown College is approved by the CNO.
Upon successful completion of the program and the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE), current graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.*
What you'll study:
- nursing
- human anatomy
- physiology
- pharmacology
- pathology
- the humanities
PLEASE NOTE: Some of our clinical or work placement partners may require students to show proof of full vaccination. As such, students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not be able to complete the required field placement component of their program in the regularly scheduled time frame. Please visit this page for the latest updates on COVID-19.
Hands-On Learning
The role of a Practical Nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain off-site clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area. Students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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.
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
Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the national Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Examination.
After passing these examinations, graduates are granted a Certificate of Registration by the College of Nurses of Ontario and will be eligible to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of Ontario.
George Brown College Practical Nursing program graduates who wrote the regulatory exam have scored near or above the provincial average for the past three years**.
Placement test: Based upon mandatory placement testing, some students may be required to enrol 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 2021 (cno.org)
Your Field Education Options
Hands-On Learning
The role of a Practical Nurse often means providing hands-on care to patients. To properly prepare you, you'll have the chance to practice your skills at our on-site 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 the chance to gain clinical experience with one of our valued partners.
Clinical practice experience is gained under direct faculty supervision within varied patient care settings across the Greater Toronto Area and students may participate in placements requiring evening and weekend shift work. Typical settings include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centres and 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
Your Career
Graduates of the Practical Nursing program have employment opportunities in practice settings such as:
- acute and community care hospitals
- long-term care
- rehabilitation
- other health care facilities
- organizations and agencies that require nursing knowledge and expertise
Educational Pathways
Students who successfully complete the George Brown PN program or a two-year community college PN program in Ontario with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and not less than 70% in any element of the PN program, may be eligible to study the R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. Pathway (S122). 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.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1052 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing I |
| COMM2025 | Communicating with Impact |
| GSSC1057 | Lifespan Development |
| NURS1067 | Foundations of Nursing Theory |
| NURS1098 | The PN Role and Interprofessional Relationships |
| NURS1100 | Foundations in Clinical Practice (Lab) |
| PHAR1055 | Foundations in Pharmacology and Calculations for PN |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT1053 | Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing II |
| NURS1027 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses I |
| NURS1068 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice I |
| NURS1104 | Nursing Lab Skills II |
| NURS1105 | Clinical Practicum |
| PATH1016 | Pathology and Therapeutics I |
| PHAR1057 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM1147 | Critical Enquiry in Practical Nursing I |
| NURS1028 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses II |
| NURS2016 | Profession of Nursing II |
| NURS2018 | Clinical Applications III |
| NURS2023 | Health Assessment in Clinical Practice II |
| NURS2028 | Nursing Lab Skills III |
| PATH1017 | Pathology and Therapeutics II |
| PHAR1059 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses II |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NURS2017 | Nursing Theory for Practical Nurses III |
| NURS2020 | Clinical Applications IV |
| NURS2029 | Sociological Perspectives in Nursing |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$5,215.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
Please note: This program does not accept international students.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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% or higher.
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - Mathematics with a grade of 70% or higher.
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - Biology with a grade of 70% or higher.
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - Chemistry with a grade of 70% 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 or Biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math or Biology.
* CHEMISTRY ADMISSION ASSESSMENT: Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the George Brown assessment centres are closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an online assessment for Chemistry at this time. Applicants are required to have completed the Chemistry credit as outlined in the admission requirements.
Online upgrading courses in Chemistry / Physics can be found here:
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 is 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.
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 MMR, Varicella, Hep B blood test reports/titres, Tdap shot valid every 10 years and Two Step TB Skin Test), a clear police vulnerable sector check renewed every year, Standard First Aid certificate renewed every three years, CPR level HCP renewed every year, annual flu shot and mask fit test renewed every two years. These requirements must be submitted by the given deadline to ParaMed.
- The health policies and non-academic requirements are designed to protect clients and vulnerable populations that 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 pre-placement website.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check requirements and program policy (must be renewed every year)
- In compliance with the requirements of our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police 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 police 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 police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check will not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may 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.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
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 life span, 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.
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 7th 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 Coordinators during regular business hours.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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