Course description

The student will begin to develop the necessary attitudes, skills and abilities required for professionalism in nursing, therapeutic relationships and caring in person-centred practice. The role of the Practical Nurse will be defined with the introduction of Professional Nursing Organizations and corresponding accountabilities and responsibilities.

Course details

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

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Jan. 12, 2026
Ends: Apr. 25, 2026
Day/Time: Wed. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Delivery: In Person
Campus: Kitchener - Doon
Cost: $801.48

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2026 registration is now open.
Spring 2026 registration opens March 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