Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S402)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing
  • Code: S402
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    1 semester
  • Centre:
  • School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $2,259.00 *
  • Spring 2023 Delivery:
    Semester 1: Hybrid

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Overview

Leadership Claims

Preparing registered nurses to work in hospital critical care units for over 40 years.

Program Overview

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares registered nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families. 

Full Description

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares registered nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families. 

The combined theory and clinical courses encompass the Level 1, 2 and 3 Critical Care Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Critical Care Nursing Standards from Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). 

This program is offered at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at the Waterfront Campus. 

Structured clinical courses provide nurses with a safe learning environment to practice critical care knowledge, skills and judgment in critical care units across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants. 

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.

Your Field Education Options

Clinical placement is a key component of this program. 

Placements are conducted with a partner hospital in their critical care unit. Students will be expected to spend 232 hours in a critical care environment under the supervision of a preceptor and a clinical facilitator as a requirement to complete the program. 

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Practise within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards, organization policies and best practices in critical care nursing.
  2. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and/or substitute decision-makers to optimize patient and family-centred critical care.
  3. Assess, analyze and monitor data for patients with complex, multi-system problems in order to anticipate early deterioration in patient’s condition, establish priorities and to plan interventions.
  4. Plan, implement, evaluate and document specialized nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes in potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  5. Advocate for and deliver patient and family-centred care to patients/families experiencing potential or actual life-threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  6. Collaborate with members of the interprofessional health-care team in providing care for patients experiencing potential or actual life-threatening illness and end-of-life situations to achieve continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  7. Use evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt critical care nursing practice.
  8. Use strategies and available resources to respond to environmental, physical and psychosocial stressors affecting self and others in the critical care setting.
  9. Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development to enhance competence in critical care nursing.

Courses

Required Courses

CodeCourse Name
NURS 4059Critical Care Nursing – Theory and Labs
NURS 4042Critical Care Nursing – Practicum-General
NURS 4043Critical Care Nursing – Theory (Advanced)
NURS 4044Critical Care Nursing – Practicum (Advanced)

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of critical care units including:

  • medical-surgical
  • neuro-surgical
  • trauma
  • coronary
  • cardiovascular

Many hospitals have chosen our program (through sponsorship) to prepare their nurses for working in this dynamic specialty field.

Educational Pathways

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 healthcare 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.

See Transfer Guide.

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$2,259.00 *

Additional Costs

* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

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.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

  • RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions, and BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
  • one year of acute care nursing experience in Ontario

Only sponsored applicants are eligible to apply to this program.

If you would like more information about sponsorship to this program and how to meet the admission requirements please contact nursing@georgebrown.ca.

This program is open to domestic applicants only.

Special Requirements

Students are required to complete the following prerequisites before starting field placement:

  • complete a hospital occupational health clearance
  • attend computer training, as required by your institution
  • submit a copy of your BCLS certification, valid for the duration of the program

Students who lack any of the prerequisites or hospital specific requirements will be withdrawn from the program. Students must pass all prerequisite courses in order to progress in the program.

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.

Contact Us

For more information on this program, please contact:

Anisa Khan

416-415-5000, ext. 2860

akhan@georgebrown.ca

or

Colleen Alleyne

416-415-5000, ext. 5824

calleyne3@georgebrown.ca

For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S402)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing
  • Code: S402
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    1 semester
  • Centre:
  • School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $2,286.00 *
  • Spring 2022 Delivery:
    Semester 1: Suspended

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Leadership Claims

Preparing Registered Nurses to work in hospital critical care units for over 40 years.

Program Overview

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Full Description

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

The combined theory and clinical courses encompass the Level 1, 2 and 3 Critical Care Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and Critical Care Nursing Standards from Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

This program is offered at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at the Waterfront Campus.

Structured clinical courses provide nurses with a safe learning environment to practice critical care knowledge, skills and judgement in critical care units across the Greater Toronto Area.

Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants.

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.

Your Field Education Options

Clinical placement is a key component of this program.

Placements are conducted with a partner hospital in their critical care unit. Students will be expected to spend 232 hours in a critical care environment under the supervision of a preceptor and a clinical educator as a requirement to complete the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Practise within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards, organization policies and best practices in critical care nursing.
  2. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and/or substitute decision makers to optimize patient and family-centred critical care.
  3. Assess, analyze and monitor data for patients with complex, multi-system problems in order to anticipate early deterioration in patient’s condition, establish priorities and to plan interventions.
  4. Plan, implement, evaluate and document specialized nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes in potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  5. Advocate for and deliver patient and family-centred care to patients/families experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  6. Collaborate with members of the inter-professional health care team in providing care for patients experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations to achieve continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  7. Use evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt critical care nursing practice.
  8. Use strategies and available resources to respond to environmental, physical and psychosocial stressors affecting self and others in the critical care setting.
  9. Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development to enhance competence in critical care nursing.

Courses

Required Courses

CodeCourse Name
NURS 4059Critical Care Nursing-Theory and Labs
NURS 4042Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-General
NURS 4043Critical Care Nursing-Theory-Advanced
NURS 4044Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-Advanced

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of critical care units including:

  • medical-surgical
  • neuro-surgical
  • trauma
  • coronary
  • cardiovascular

Many hospitals have chosen our program (through sponsorship) to prepare their nurses for working in this dynamic specialty field.

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$2,286.00 *

Additional Costs

* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

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.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

  • RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions, and BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
  • One year of acute care nursing experience in Ontario

Only sponsored applicants are eligible to apply to this program.

If you would like more information about sponsorship to this program and how to meet the admission requirements please contact nursing@georgebrown.ca.

This program is open to domestic applicants only.

Special Requirements

Pre-placement Health Form

  • Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
  • All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
  • For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website
  • Students must attend mandatory computer training at their clinical site.
  • Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Students who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.

Contact Us

For more information on this program, please contact:

Anisa Khan

416-415-5000, ext. 2860

akhan@georgebrown.ca

or

Colleen Alleyne

416-415-5000, ext. 5824

calleyne3@georgebrown.ca

For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S402)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing
  • Code: S402
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    1 semester
  • Centre:
  • School: Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $2,246.00 *
  • Fall 2020 Delivery Method:
    Online (on-campus activities will resume as soon as it is safe to do so)

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Leadership Claims

Preparing Registered Nurses to work in hospital critical care units for over 40 years.

Program Overview

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Full Description

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the theoretical components of this program will be delivered online starting in September 2020. The lab skills component of this program will be delivered in clinical.

PLEASE NOTE:. In response to this evolving situation, the delivery, learning activities and evaluation methods may be further modified mid-semester.

Learners will require access to high-speed internet, a computer with a built-in or external web camera, a microphone and Google Chrome or Firefox as a web browser for online learning.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

The combined theory and clinical courses encompass the Level 1, 2 and 3 Critical Care Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and Critical Care Nursing Standards from Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

This program is offered at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at the Waterfront Campus.

Structured clinical courses provide nurses with a safe learning environment to practice critical care knowledge, skills and judgement in critical care units across the Greater Toronto Area.

Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants.

Your Field Education Options

Clinical placement is a key component of this program.

Placements are conducted with a partner hospital in their critical care unit. Students will be expected to spend 232 hours in a critical care environment under the supervision of a preceptor and a clinical educator as a requirement to complete the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Practice within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards, organization policies and best practices in critical care nursing.
  2. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and/or substitute decision makers to optimize patient and family-centred critical care.
  3. Assess, analyze and monitor data for patients with complex, multi-system problems in order to anticipate early deterioration in patient’s condition, establish priorities and to plan interventions.
  4. Plan, implement, evaluate and document specialized nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes in potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  5. Advocate for and deliver patient and family-centred care to patients/families experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  6. Collaborate with members of the inter-professional health care team in providing care for patients experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations to achieve continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  7. Use evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt critical care nursing practice.
  8. Use strategies and available resources to respond to environmental, physical and psychosocial stressors affecting self and others in the critical care setting.
  9. Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development to enhance competence in critical care nursing.

Courses

Required Courses

semester courses
CodeCourse Name
NURS4059Critical Care Nursing-Theory and Labs
NURS4042Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-General
NURS4043Critical Care Nursing-Theory-Advanced
NURS4044Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-Advanced

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of critical care units including:

  • medical-surgical
  • neuro-surgical
  • trauma
  • coronary
  • cardiovascular

Many hospitals have chosen our program (through sponsorship) to prepare their nurses for working in this dynamic specialty field.

Future Study Options

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$2,246.00 *

Additional Costs

* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

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.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

  • RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions, and BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
  • One year of acute care nursing experience in Ontario

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE MAY 2021 INTAKE:

Applicants must successfully complete the course NURS 4059 as a condition off acceptance to the program.

Only sponsored applicants are eligible to apply to this program.

If you would like more information about sponsorship to this program and how to meet the admission requirements please contact nursing@georgebrown.ca.

This program is open to domestic applicants only.

Course Exemptions

Not applicable

Special Requirements

Pre-placement Health Form

  • Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
  • All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
  • For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
  • Students must attend mandatory computer training at their clinical site.
  • Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Students who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges

Contact Us

For more information on this program, please contact:

Anisa Khan

416-415-5000, ext. 2860

akhan@georgebrown.ca

or

Colleen Alleyne

416-415-5000, ext. 5824

calleyne3@georgebrown.ca

For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000(TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program (Postgraduate) (S402)

2022-20232023-2024

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Leadership Claims

Preparing Registered Nurses to work in hospital critical care units for over 40 years.

Program Overview

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Full Description

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing is a one-semester postgraduate program that prepares Registered Nurses to give competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

The combined theory and clinical courses encompass the Level 1, 2 and 3 Critical Care Standards of Practice as outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and Critical Care Nursing Standards from Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

This program is offered at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at the Waterfront Campus.

Structured clinical courses provide nurses with a safe learning environment to practice critical care knowledge, skills and judgement in critical care units across the Greater Toronto Area.

Due to the limited number of clinical placements available, this program has a restricted number of seats open to applicants.

Your Field Education Options

Clinical placement is a key component of this program.

Placements are conducted with a partner hospital in their critical care unit. Students will be expected to spend 232 hours in a critical care environment under the supervision of a preceptor and a clinical educator as a requirement to complete the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Practice within the scope of professional, legal and ethical standards, organization policies and best practices in critical care nursing.
  2. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families and/or substitute decision makers to optimize patient and family-centred critical care.
  3. Assess, analyze and monitor data for patients with complex, multi-system problems in order to anticipate early deterioration in patient’s condition, establish priorities and to plan interventions.
  4. Plan, implement, evaluate and document specialized nursing interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes in potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  5. Advocate for and deliver patient and family-centred care to patients/families experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations.
  6. Collaborate with members of the inter-professional health care team in providing care for patients experiencing potential or actual life threatening illness and end-of-life situations to achieve continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
  7. Use evidence-based research and best practice guidelines to inform and adapt critical care nursing practice.
  8. Use strategies and available resources to respond to environmental, physical and psychosocial stressors affecting self and others in the critical care setting.
  9. Engage in reflective practice and ongoing professional development to enhance competence in critical care nursing.

Courses

Required Courses

semester courses
CodeCourse Name
NURS4059Critical Care Nursing-Theory and Labs
NURS4042Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-General
NURS4043Critical Care Nursing-Theory-Advanced
NURS4044Critical Care Nursing-Practicum-Advanced

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of critical care units including:

  • medical-surgical
  • neuro-surgical
  • trauma
  • coronary
  • cardiovascular

Many hospitals have chosen our program (through sponsorship) to prepare their nurses for working in this dynamic specialty field.

As a result of the current shortage of critical care nurses in Ontario, employment opportunities remain strong*.

Future Study Options

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$2,373.00 *

Additional Costs

* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for one semester of the program starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates

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.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

  • RN, Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario without practice restrictions, and BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
  • Interview - All applicants are interviewed by telephone or in person
  • Resumé
  • One year of acute care nursing experience in Ontario

If taking this program as a non-sponsored student (independent student), students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for this program.

This program is open to domestic applicants only.

Course Exemptions

Not applicable

Special Requirements

Pre-placement Health Form

  • Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
  • All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
  • For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement
  • Students must attend mandatory computer training at their clinical site.
  • Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination before entering field placement. Students who are unable to provide a clear medical examination result to the college will not be able to start their field placement and therefore will be unable to complete the program.

How to Apply

Apply To

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges

Contact Us

For more information on this program, please contact:

Anisa Khan

416-415-5000, ext. 2860

akhan@georgebrown.ca

or

Colleen Alleyne

416-415-5000, ext. 5824

calleyne3@georgebrown.ca

For general information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000(TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.