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The Orientation to Nursing in Ontario programs assist internationally educated nurses and Canadian Nurses return to their nursing careers as well as meet the professional and educational requirements deemed necessary by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
The Orientation to Nursing programs (Orientation to Nursing in Ontario for Practical Nurses, Orientation to Nursing in Ontario for Nurses, Clinically Intensive Orientation to Nursing in Ontario, and Practical Nursing – Foreign-trained Nurse) vary in length and students are placed into the programs by the Coordinator depending on their assessment requirement as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
For the programs starting Fall 2011, PSW, ONO_RN and RPN and PN the process of medical and non-medical pre-clinical requirements has changed.
These requirements will now be tracked by Paramed. Please download Paramed’s Student Communication package and the Pre-Placement forms. Please use the Student Communication package for an explanation as to how to complete the pre-clinical requirements. Please print the Pre-Placement forms. These forms can be completed by Algonquin College Health Services or your family physician. Download the package and placement form here >>
Starting Fall 2013: This is a Mobile Learning Program.
As a student in this program you will require a mobile computing device, for example a laptop or tablet computer.
Review the Mobile Requirements >>
- Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- 1 Year
- Program Code:
- 1605X01FWO
- Academic Year:
- 2012/2013
Our Program
This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares nurses who are registered in Ontario or other Canadian jurisdictions (or have let their Ontario registration lapse), as well as non-registered internationally educated nurses, to write the provincial registration examinations and to meet the requirements for extended clinical practice that confirms currency of practice.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
. Possess satisfactory oral and written English language skills. . Understand the importance of successful communication with patients. . Want to upgrade their existing skills and competency in preparation for a career. . Want to continue to develop their critical thought process for decision making.
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Your Career
Employment may be found in a variety of settings including long-term care, acute care and community establishments, such as nursing homes, retirement homes and/or non-profit agencies.
Nurses must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario to secure employment.
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Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.| Level: 01 | Hours | |
| NSG0056 | Health Assessment for Rns and RPNs RNs or RPNs develop basic skills in the physical assessment of adults. Focus is on normal vs. abnormal findings in physical assessment. Theory and lab practice focuses on history-taking, health promotion and physical assessment of all body systems. | 60.0 |
| NSG0071 | Basic Technical Nursing Skills I This course provides a theoretical basis for the safe practise of skills as indentified in the Practise Standards (College of Nurses of Ontario). Both the RN and RPN are expected to practise skills within their scope of practice in a laboratory setting and demonstrate beginning competence. | 50.0 |
| NSG0072 | Pharmacology Nurses' skills and knowledge of medication administration are reviewed and updated. The theory part of the course discusses common drugs in terms of classification, generic and trade names, actions, uses, adverse reactions and special considerations. Nurses practise drug administration in a lab setting with time for charting and teaching clients about their medications. | 45.0 |
| NSG0096 | Medical-Surgical Adult Nursing - Theory Focus is placed on common medical, surgical and community health problems. Emphasis is on critical thinking while using the nursing process to plan health promotion, nursing interventions, lab results analysis and client teaching for common medical surgical problems associated with each body system. Through the use of case studies, care planning, care mapping and role playing, the student improves their communication and charting skills. | 90.0 |
| NSG0097 | A Portfolio Approach to Reflective Practice and Education Planning Personal and professional growth are promoted through reflective practice and educational goal planning. Students begin to use the professional standards and entry to practice competencies to value, articulate, and document what they have learned outside the classroom through prior learning and life experience. Students produce a portfolio containing documentation which may be used to seek college credit through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process, as well as meet professional regulatory bodies competencies for entry to practice. Students communicate learning through written documentation that leads to an understanding of quality assurance in a regulated profession. | 30.0 |
| NSG0098 | Nursing Theory and Professional Issues An introduction and overview of nursing in Ontario is provided. The College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards and guidelines which support nurses in providing safe and ethical care are reviewed. National Entry to Practice Competencies and the Entry to Practice Competencies for the Ontario RPN are also reviewed. This course also reviews healthcare legislation in Canada and Ontario and explores our healthcare culture in Canada. Other topics include nursing care plans/mapping, nursing diagnosis, Gordon's Functional patterns. The culture of healthcare in Canada including ethics, leaderships and professional nursing organizations is explored. | 30.0 |
| NSG5754 | Medical-Surgical Adult Nursing - Clinical I Students apply theoretical knowledge in long-term care hospitals and medical units in acute care settings. Prerequisites: NSG0056 and NSG0071 and NSG0072 and NSG0096 and NSG0098 and OSL1001 or NSG6625 | 70.0 |
| OSL1001 | Workplace Language and Communication I This language course offers a content-based approach using the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The aim is to support students in the Health Assessment, Medical-Surgical Adult Nursing, and Basic Technical Nursing Skills courses. In addition, reviewing critical thinking, avoiding medication errors, using SBAR are some of the topics which offer students advanced listening and note-taking opportunities, as well as speaking practice and enhancing clinical placement performance. Writing accurately and effectively employing the appropriate styles and formats of written materials required for the workplace are emphasized. Reading speed, comprehension and retention are improved through use of authentic materials, such as patient progress notes and drug handbooks. Eligibility is based on credential assessment by the College of Nurses of Ontario, which should be completed or in progress. Minimum English requirement is at Canadian Language Benchmark of 8. | 60.0 |
| Level: 02 | Hours | |
| NSG0074 | Rn and RPN Exam Preparation Participants gain an informed comprehensive overview of the expectations they need to meet as they prepare to write the licensing examination. Key strategies to use in successfully writing multiple choice exams, as well as excellent directions for organizing personal self-study sessions and techniques are shared. Anxiety and stress control techniques in a non- threatening environment are outlined and practised. Opportunities to practise writing exam questions and reviewing the appropriate answers are provided. | 15.0 |
| NSG5123 | Nursing Research Through the use of technology and human resources, the student is introduced to the knowledge and skills necessary to support the development of evidence-based practice. The delivery model includes both classroom and online learning. Co-requisites: NSG5120 and NSG5122L and NSG5122M and NSG5122S and NSG5125 | 30.0 |
| NSG5755 | Medical Surgical Adult Nursing - Clinical II Students apply theoretical knowledge of the adult medical/surgical client in an active medical/surgical setting community agency or clinic. Emphasis is placed on providing safe, prioritized care, demonstration of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Prerequisites: NSG5754 | 130.0 |
| NSG5772 | Basic Technical Nursing Skills II This course provides theoretical basis for the safe practice of nursing skills specifically in the scope of practice of a registered nurse. The student is expected to practise the skills in a simulated laboratory setting and demonstrate competencies. Prerequisites: NSG0071 and NSG0096 | 30.0 |
| NSG5773 | Social and Cultural Understanding Nurses are introduced to the practice of culturally sensitive care. They examine personal beliefs, values and attitudes related to culture and nursing. Case studies explore cultural nursing assessment, interpreters, culturally competent communication and non-verbal communication. Patient education is discussed in terms of language and culture. The health culture of Canadians and our main immigrant groups are studied. | 30.0 |
| NSG6804 | Nursing in Geriatric Mental Health Participants explore socio-cultural factors impacting on the geriatric client/family and significant others. They gain an understanding of the normal aging process, characteristics of aging and common reactions to stress in old age. Various mental disorders of the elderly are examined. Participants use the nursing process to plan care relating to mental disorders and dementia. Specific interventions are identified, as well as community resources available to meet the needs of persons with a geriatric mental health issue and their families. | 30.0 |
| OSL1002 | Workplace Language and Communication II Students prepare for the workplace. Focusing on the skills of listening and speaking, they prepare for workplace-related communications with colleagues and clients. Much of this course comprises telephone etiquette, shift handovers, bedside practice, and reflection, while still offering opportunities to express opinions regarding ethical issues and practical approaches to nursing in Ontario. Job-specific writing and reading using patient charts and nursing textbooks enhance speed and clarity. Credential assessment by the CNO, completed or in progress. Prerequisites: OSL1001 | 60.0 |
| Level: 03 | Hours | |
| NSG0076 | Nursing Practice V Students apply theoretical nursing knowledge during a supervised clinical experience in an active hospital, long-term care facility, a clinic or a community health setting. Emphasis is placed on providing and prioritizing safe nursing care. Students demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and appropriate nursing competencies. Students are provided with the opportunity to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario requirements for recent practice. Prerequisites: NSG5776 | 100.0 |
| NSG5774 | Nursing Practice III Students apply theoretical nursing knowledge during a supervised clinical experience in an active hospital, long-term care facility, a clinic, or a community health setting. Emphasis is placed on providing and prioritizing safe nursing care. The student demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills and appropriate nursing competencies. The student is provided the opportunity to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario requirements for recent practice and to demonstrate baccalaureate equivalency. Prerequisites: NSG5755 Co-requisites: NSG5775 | 200.0 |
| NSG5776 | Nursing Practice IV Students apply theoretical nursing knowledge during a supervised clinical experience in an active hospital, long-term care facility, a clinic or a community health setting. Emphasis is placed on providing and prioritizing safe nursing care. Students demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and appropriate nursing competencies. Students are provided with the opportunity to meet the College of Nurses of Ontario requirements for recent practice. Prerequisites: NSG5774 | 200.0 |
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Fees & Expenses
Tuition Fees: $2,096.36 per term in Levels 01 and 02 and $3,571.60 in Level 03.
Information Technology Fee: $62 per term. *
Student Activity/Sports Fee: $200.50 per term.
Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.
Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.
Health Service Fee: $20 per term.
Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. **
A $40 graduation fee is payable in the final term.
A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.
International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $3,600 per term.
* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/support/IT-Fee/index-it-fee.htm
** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students' Association with documentation supporting the request.
All students in the program must be mask fit-tested for N-95 equivalent mask. There is a fee for this service. Students are responsible for transportation and parking costs related to classes at the College and clinical at long-term or acute care facilities. It is important to remember that clinical can be as early as 6:30 a.m. and as late as 11:00 p.m. and can also take place on weekends.
A plain coloured uniform and closed heel and toe shoes must be purchased for clinical. A name tag needs to be purchased from the Algonquin College
Bookstore for clinical. There is a fee for the name tag. Uniform, shoes and name tag standards are discussed in the first week of the program by the coordinator. Those requiring additional clinical time as mandated by the College of Nurses have this clinical time organized by the program coordinator. Additional clinical hours outside of the program of study are subject to additional tuition fees.
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
NOTE: This is a progressive program; therefore, in each level of the program, theory and lab course requirements must be satisfactorily met before clinical practice can be accessed.
- A photocopy of current registration as a nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario or proof of assessment by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Applicants who have let their registration lapse or have not been assessed by the College of Nurses should contact them for a referral letter or new registration card at the following address:
College of Nurses of Ontario
101 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 3P1
1-800-387-5526
www.cno.org - Applicant has practised as a nurse within the last 15 years.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must undertake an Algonquin College-administered test of English as a Second Language for which a fee of $40 (subject to change) will be charged. Test scores may result in a further requirement to undertake English as Second Language training either before or during the program, at the discretion of the College.
- A Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level 'C' certificate is required within the first month of class. Failure to do this will result in your inability to go to clinical. Again it is suggested that the classes for the certificate be taken a month before coming into the program as the ability to register for the course to obtain the certificate is often difficult as they fill very quickly.
- Accepted applicants must be in good health and submit a Health Assessment Form and an Immunization Form within the first month of class. Immunization will include: MMR, Varicella, 2 step TB, Hep B Series, Flu shot, Tetanus and Diphtheria. It is suggested that the Health Assessment and Immunization process be started two months before the program as it can be a lengthy process.
Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Clinically Intensive Orientation to Nursing in Ontario program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. 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 graduate.
CLINICAL PLACEMENT ELIGIBILITY:
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. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, contact the Program Chair.
Fall 2012 Information:
ONO-clinical-preplacement-form-fall-2012
Student-Communication-Package-fall-2012
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Application Information
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Applications are available online ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.
Applications for Fall Term, Winter Term and Spring Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx or by contacting the Registrar's Office.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave, Room C150
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Email: AskUs@algonquincollege.com
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Additional Information
This program has a heavy workload. Students must be prepared to make a full-time commitment to their studies and clinical in order to be successful.
Prior to clinical experience, the student is required to submit a completed Health Assessment Form and/or an Immunization Form, including flu vaccine, in order to comply with the legislation and regulations of the institutions which offer field placements or clinical experiences.
Basic computer knowledge is necessary. Class information is offered online or in a hybrid mode. Upon registration, the student is provided with an email account, ITS username and password which is used to communicate important information about the program and course activities.
Please visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website at www.cno.org for the current fee for writing the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).
For more information, contact the School of Health and Community Studies at 613-727-4723 ext. 7776.
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