Practical Nursing at Sheridan College - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-07-14

Program overview

Program Overview

Sheridan’s Practical Nursing program is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to thrive in the expanding field of nursing. This program is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario, allowing graduates to apply for the Regulatory Exam-Practical Nurse (REx-PN) upon completion. Successful candidates will receive a license to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared to provide quality care across various healthcare settings.

Program Structure

The Practical Nursing program at Sheridan spans a duration of 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters. Students have the option to fast-track their studies by starting in January or May, allowing them to complete the program in just 16 months. The program structure includes:

Hands-on clinical placements starting from the first semester.
A comprehensive 450-hour clinical placement in the final semester.
State-of-the-art Nursing Lab designed to simulate real hospital environments.
Learning from experienced Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in co-op placements, enhancing their practical experience and employability upon graduation.

Featured Experiences

Clinical placements in various healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities and hospitals.
Access to a high-fidelity Nursing Lab that mimics real-life scenarios.
Hands-on experience with simulation mannequins to prepare for real-world nursing challenges.
Opportunity to fast-track studies by completing semesters back-to-back.
Engagement with experienced faculty who bring specialized knowledge in various nursing fields.

Career Options

Graduates of the Practical Nursing program can pursue a variety of career opportunities in Canada, including:

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN): Provide nursing care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.
Long-Term Care Nurse: Work in nursing homes and assist with the care of elderly patients.
Community Health Nurse: Focus on health promotion and disease prevention in community settings.
Palliative Care Nurse: Provide compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Medical Equipment Sales Representative: Utilize nursing knowledge to assist in the sales of medical devices and equipment.

These roles allow graduates to make a significant impact on patient care and health outcomes across various healthcare environments.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-14

Program overview

Academic Requirements

Program eligibility:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
plus
- One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%
- Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)
- Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U)
or
Mature student status.

Applicant selection:

Eligible applicants are selected based on academic achievement, using the average GPA of their six highest grades, including the required courses listed above. Admission to this program is highly competitive. Only the top-ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.

Clinical placement requirements:

Students will be required to provide additional documentation directly to their field placement before the start of the placement and at their own expense. Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

International applicants:

Official transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, and credential must be submitted at the time of application. In case the transcripts/certificates are not in English, note that these documents must be accompanied by a notarized, official translation into English. Translated copies must also be accompanied by a copy of the original transcript.
International applicants need to follow the international application process.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

All applicants to Sheridan must demonstrate English-language proficiency. This requirement is essential for students whose first language is not English. There are several ways to prove your English proficiency:

Successful completion of Sheridan’s ESL program.
Previous secondary or postsecondary experience in English.
Achieving the minimum requirements of an English-language proficiency test.

For those who need to take an English-language proficiency test, Sheridan recognizes the following tests and their minimum scores:

Test	Certificate or Diploma program requirement	Degree and Graduate Certificate program requirement
Sheridan’s ESL program (EAP level)	A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing.	A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing.
IELTS Academic Level	Overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5.	Overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 80 with no individual section below 20.	Overall score 88 with no individual section below 21.
Duolingo English Language Test	Overall score of 105 with no integrated subscore lower than 85.	Overall score of 115 with no integrated subscore lower than 95.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language)	Overall score 60 with no individual section below 50.	Overall score 70 with no individual section below 60.

For more details on other accepted tests and their requirements, please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

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Last updated on 2025-12-06

Program overview

Intake	Status	Open date to apply	Deadline to apply	Campus
January 2026	Closed	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
May 2026	Open	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
September 2026	Open	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

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