Please note:
For questions about this course, please email CE-HLSCS@conestogac.on.ca.
Course description
In this course, students will be introduced to the healthcare system and the role of the nurse in Ontario. Using case-based learning and virtual simulation, students will explore The College of Nurses of Ontario's (CNO) entry-to-practice competencies and professional nursing practice standards. This course will be of interest to internationally educated nurses living in and outside of Ontario who are interested in practicing in Ontario. The new Transition to Nursing Practice course is approved by the CNO. Applicants who successfully complete this course will meet CNO's ninth requirement to support their application for registration. Information regarding registration requirements for nurses looking to practice in Ontario can be found on the CNO website (www.cno.org).
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Aug. 21, 2026
Ends: Aug. 21, 2026
Ends: Aug. 28, 2026
Ends: Aug. 28, 2026
Ends: Sep. 4, 2026
Ends: Sep. 4, 2026
Ends: Sep. 11, 2026
Ends: Sep. 11, 2026
Ends: Sep. 18, 2026
Ends: Sep. 18, 2026
Ends: Sep. 25, 2026
Ends: Sep. 25, 2026
Ends: Oct. 2, 2026
Ends: Oct. 23, 2026
Ends: Oct. 23, 2026
Ends: Oct. 30, 2026
Ends: Oct. 30, 2026
Ends: Nov. 6, 2026
Ends: Nov. 6, 2026
Ends: Nov. 13, 2026
Ends: Nov. 13, 2026
Ends: Nov. 20, 2026
Ends: Nov. 20, 2026
Ends: Nov. 27, 2026
Ends: Nov. 27, 2026
Ends: Dec. 4, 2026
Ends: Dec. 4, 2026
Ends: Dec. 11, 2026
Ends: Dec. 11, 2026
Ends: Dec. 18, 2026
Ends: Dec. 18, 2026
Ends: Dec. 25, 2026
Ends: Dec. 25, 2026
Ends: Jan. 1, 2027
Ends: Jan. 1, 2027
Ends: Jan. 8, 2027
Ends: Jan. 8, 2027
Ends: Jan. 15, 2027
Ends: Jan. 15, 2027
Ends: Jan. 22, 2027
Ends: Jan. 22, 2027
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2026 registration is open.Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery