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 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 College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Applicants who successfully complete the approved Transition to Practice 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 College of Nurses of Ontario website (www.cno.org).

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Jan. 6, 2025
Ends: Feb. 16, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Jan. 13, 2025
Ends: Feb. 23, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Jan. 20, 2025
Ends: Apr. 20, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Jan. 27, 2025
Ends: Mar. 9, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Feb. 3, 2025
Ends: Mar. 16, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Feb. 10, 2025
Ends: Mar. 23, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Feb. 17, 2025
Ends: Mar. 30, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Feb. 24, 2025
Ends: Apr. 6, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Mar. 3, 2025
Ends: Apr. 13, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Mar. 10, 2025
Ends: Apr. 20, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Mar. 17, 2025
Ends: Apr. 27, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00
Starts: Mar. 24, 2025
Ends: May. 4, 2025
Day/Time:
Campus: Online
Cost: $390.00

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

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