Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) - 758
OSAP Eligible
Overview
New Delivery Approach for PSW to PN (4 semester program) at Tansley Woods starting Fall 2024
Evening and Weekend Hybrid Delivery!!
Courses offered at the Tansley Woods campus are offered in the evenings so that you can continue to work while studying. All courses except for the lab and clinical components are delivered online.
Program Highlights
- Bridging stream for certificate-prepared Personal Support Worker students from an Ontario community college, a private college, career college, or local board of education or an equivalent program.
- Integrate into the second semester of the full-time Practical Nursing program after one semester.
- Collaborative learning environment where you and your peers will experience simulated and real-life opportunities in state-of-the-art labs.
The PN Program is a hybrid program to support study-life balance, with both online courses and in-person courses. Theory courses each semester are online with mandatory in-person midterm and final exams. Lab-based courses each semester have a 2hr in-person weekly lab on campus. Attendance at in-person lab is mandatory.
Professional practice courses (clinical) are in-person at health care agencies. Shifts may be scheduled during the week or on weekends. Semester 1 is two 7hr shifts per week, Semester 2 and 3 is one 12hr shift per week, and Semester 4 is 40 hrs per week for the final 7 weeks of the Semester (days, nights, weekend shifts).
Students choose their own timetable "block" each Semester, and courses can potentially be scheduled in the morning, afternoon, or evening. See "Program of studies" tab for more details on specific courses in each Semester.
What you'll learn
- Interact with faculty members who provide structure and act as facilitators through consultation, assisting with group collaborative activities and providing feedback.
- Acquire the professional knowledge, skills, accountability and responsibility for nursing practice through curriculum that is grounded in the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) RPN Entry-to-Practice Competencies.
Program Length
Full-time program over 16 calendar months (continuous over 4 semesters).
Students who are successful in all semester 1 courses will move into the second semester of Practical Nursing (715)
Admission
Admission
Equal Consideration Fall: February 1
Equal Consideration Winter: June 1
Equal Consideration Spring: October 1
- This is a limited enrolment program. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Applicants are required to:
- Apply through Ontario Colleges to program number 758 Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream).
- Submit proof of completion of the following courses:
- Grade 12 English C or U
- Grade 10 Mathematics, D or P
- Submit proof of completion of a Personal Support Worker Certificate program from an Ontario community college, a private college, career college, or local board of education or an equivalent program.
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges.
Successful completion of Professional Practice
Professional Practice is an academic requirement across all semesters of the Practical Nursing program. Successful completion of Professional Practice clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Practical Nursing program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). As such, to be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement.
If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS, and, as a result, are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to progress in the program. A clear PRCVS is required at a minimum annually, and more often if requested by the placement agencies.
Preclearance requirements:
- Clear PRCVS, completed within last 6 months and valid for full upcoming semester
- Immunizations - Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, MMR
- Tuberculin Skin Test
- Flu Vaccine
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Standard First Aid & CPR-Level BLS/HCP
- Mask Fit
- WSIB Consent Links
- Fire Safety
- WHMIS
- AODA
- Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps - Bill 18
- Student Consent and Waiver for Clinical Placements
Note: this is a Competitive Program
Apply by February 1 for September start
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2023 - 2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $864.60 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $350.30 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,661.81 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,876.71 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $2,876.71 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Full Cost Breakdown
- Explore payment options
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2023 - 2024 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,875.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $350.30 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 |
| Total International Per Semester | $9,675.30 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $9,675.30 |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
- View the Additional Information Tab for any additional costs
- Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.
- One-on-One Money Counselling
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
- Events and Workshops
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Apply concepts from nursing and related disciplines to your experiences in the classroom, laboratory and clinical placement.
- Through simulation using both high-tech equipment and standardized patients.
- Foster social responsibility and leadership through a Service Learning opportunity.
Pre-clinical requirements
All accepted applicants are required to complete certain requirements prior to clinical placement and are responsible for the associated costs. Details about pre-placement requirements will be emailed to you once you accept your offer of admission.
Please note: If a student is unable to meet the Non-Academic Requirements for clinical placements, including immunization requirements, regardless of the reason, the placement setting may decline the request for placement as a result of the incomplete requirements. If there is an inability to complete the placement requirements of the program, progression in the program is not possible. For further details on specific requirements, please contact Preplacement Services at preplacementservices [at] mohawkcollege.ca (preplacementservices[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).
Professional Practice placements
Clinical placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. Students should expect to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending clinical placements in our catchment area that includes Hamilton, Brantford, Halton, Niagara, Norfolk, Haldimand, Dunnville, Peel, Wellington, and surrounding areas.
Placements are assigned using randomization software based on placement options and students indicating preferences. Unfortunately, not everyone gets placed where they want as it is not logistically possible. We do not move students after the randomization process has been completed.
Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to clinical placements.
Students who miss the first 2 weeks of clinical placement (for any reason) will be removed from placement and the co-requisite courses. There are mandatory onboarding sessions during weeks 1 and 2 of clinical placement that cannot be rescheduled if missed.
For more information regarding the Practical Nursing clinical placement, please contact the diana.powell [at] mohawkcollege.ca (clinical placement specialist).
Successful completion of Professional Practice
Successful completion of Professional Practice clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Practical Nursing program. Professional Practice is an academic requirement across all semesters of the program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). As such, to be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement.
If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS, and, as a result, are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to progress in the program. A Clear PRCVS, completed within last 6 months and valid for full upcoming semester is required.
Preclearance requirements:
Please note that all requirements below must be valid for the full upcoming semester in order to start your clinical placement.
- Clear PRCVS, completed within last 6 months and valid for full upcoming semester
- Immunizations - Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, MMR
- Tuberculin skin test
- Flu (Recommended, mandatory in some clinical settings)
- COVID-19 Vaccine (third vaccination dose mandatory in some clinical settings)
- Standard first aid and CPR-Level BLS/HCP
- Mask fit
- WSIB Consent Links
- Fire safety
- WHMIS
- AODA
- Workplace violence and workplace harassment
- Worker health and safety awareness in 4 steps - BILL 18
- Student consent and waiver for clinical placements
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Registered Practical Nurse
Where you could work includes:
- Hospitals, Physicians’ Offices, Retirement Homes, Community Agencies, Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
- Research and Policy
- Occupational Health
- Business and Industry: corrections/forensics, laser and cosmetic clinics, sales representative for health care products
Opportunities for grads
- Upon graduation and successful completion of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) licensing exams, you will become a member of this regulated profession.
- Membership with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO).
Educational Pathways
Pathways
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students who graduate from the Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs:
View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
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Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.
Transfer From Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) To
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Health Sciences
805 TRU Way
Kamloops BC V2C 0C8
Canada
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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