Practical Nursing

Program Description

Humber’s Practical Nursing diploma program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a registered practical nurse (RPN).

The curriculum includes both nursing theory and practice, and other topics such as anatomy, physiology, ethics, pharmacotherapeutics, patient safety, and leadership concepts.

Humber is the only English speaking college in Ontario with access to an on-campus cadaver lab for nursing students. Combine that with small class sizes, leading-edge simulation labs, bioscience and anatomy labs, and extensive clinical work placement opportunities -- Humber students have the competitive edge.

Work Placement

You will participate in a total of 1,038 hours of unpaid clinical placements over the course of the program which takes place over each semester and gives you valuable hands-on experience. The faculty arranges and communicates with all placements.

Throughout the first year of the program, you will participate in a unique community-service learning placement in a variety of community settings. In Semester 2, you will work in a long-term care setting, while Semester 3 takes place in rehabilitation, complex or acute-care settings. In Semesters 2 and 3, you will also participate in a clinical simulation and/or Stilwell (a virtual learning community designed to represent a typical Canadian neighborhood). In Semester 4, you will complete a preceptor (one-on-one placement alongside a registered practical nurse) pre-graduate clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 50.0% 

English Proficiency Requirements:

• Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0)
• Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
• Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

• September 2022 Available