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PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
	Is it True That Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre is Delivering The RPN Program in Collaboration With George Brown College? YES! Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre and George Brown College have developed a collaborative registered practical nursing diploma program. Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nursing Examination. Upon successful completion of the examination, students will be granted a certificate of registration by the College of Nurses of Ontario and be eligible to practice as registered practical nurses in the Province of Ontario.
The program meets new entry-to-practice requirements adopted by the College of Nurses of Ontario and confers on the graduate a Practical Nursing Diploma from George Brown College. The first semester of the collaborative Toronto District School Board/George Brown College RPN Diploma Program may be taken at Yorkdale in Sepember 2009. Students choosing to take the first semester at Yorkdale will be granted advanced standing and will enter semester 2 at George Brown College in February. These students will also have the opportunity to earn credits towards their secondary school diploma while completing semester 1 of the Practical Nursing Diploma How Do I Apply For The Program? Attend the information session held at Yorkdale on *Wednesday, Marc*h 24th or Wednesday May 5th, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. (for September 2010 admission) Testing Monday May 10th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. - You must attend an information session on Mar. 24 or May 5. Complete the application form and pay $40 Write the Pre-Admission Tests in English, Math and Science Submit Ontario transcripts or equivalent documentation Successfully complete an interview What Are The Admission Requirements? Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 English College Or University, general or advanced Grade 12 Math College Or University or grade 11 Math College Or University, general or advanced Grade 11 or 12 Biology, College or University; General or Advanced level Grade 12 College Chemistry Testing in English, Biology and Mathematics Interview (only one third of students will be selected for an interview) Admission into the Registered Practical Nursing Program occurs twice a year, September and February Where Can I Take The Pre-requisite Courses? English, Math and Science pre-requisites are available at the Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre Students may enroll in academic courses in September, November, February or April How Long Is The Practical Nursing Diploma Program? This 2 year program is 4 semesters in length. Semester 1 may be taken at the Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre Students, upon successful completion of semester 1, will be granted advanced standing at George Brown College Students will complete semesters 2, 3 & 4 at George Brown College. The fourth semester includes a pre-graduate experience under the guidance of a preceptor at a health care facility The Yorkdale component runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day How Much Does The Program Cost? Students are required to purchase their nursing reference books and nursing materials The approximate cost is $1631.00 Textbook costs for subsequent semesters at George Brown College will be according to requirements for specific subjects
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