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Practical Nursing (PPNSG)

Ontario College Diploma

Program Profile for Second Career

INSTITUTION INFORMATION

Name ofInstitution:

Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Locations:(Campus Locationof Program is inbold)

Trafalgar Road Campus:1430 Trafalgar RoadOakville, ON L6H 2L1905-845-9430

Davis Campus:7899 McLaughlin Road

Brampton, ON L6V 1G6

905-459-7533

Mississauga Campus (opening September 2011):4180 Duke of York BoulevardMississauga, ON L5B 0G5905-845-9430

Skills Training Centre:407 Iroquois Shore RoadOakville, ON L6H 1M3905-845-9430

Website Address: www.sheridaninstitute.ca

All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenientconnections to GO Transit. Visit:Sheridans home page/About Sheridan/Campus Locations/How to Get toSheridan

Contact Person:

Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell

Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068

Fax: 905-874-4375

E-mail: [email protected]

ApplicationProcess/Letter ofAcceptance:

1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package byyour Employment Assessment Centre, please review your programsadmission requirements outlined below underProgram-SpecificAdmission Requirements. We will be pleased to talk with you aboutyour program and Second Career, and/or we suggest you attend aSecond Career Information Session - times and locations are noted atwww.sheridaninstitute.ca under Programs and Courses, then selectSecond Career.

2. If you meet the admission requirements or if you wish to be tested as amature student, please apply to your program through the Ontario


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Colleges website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. There is a non-refundableapplication fee, payable to Ontario Colleges.

3. If you do not meet the admission requirements through transcripts ortesting, we will provide you with information about how you can mostefficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites through Sheridansupgrading program.

4. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an offer ofadmission and a detailed acceptance letter, which you will submit withyour Second Career funding application.

Certification ofSchool:

Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A taxreceipts.

AdvancedStanding:

Sheridan recognizes that some students who enter a program at the College willhave earned postsecondary credits at other recognized postsecondary institutionsand may wish to apply these credits towards the Sheridan credential. Advancedstanding refers to the transferring of credit earned at another recognized post-secondary institution towards a Sheridan credential.

Students may apply to receive advanced standing for specific Sheridan course(s)based on the successful completion of similar courses at other recognizedpostsecondary institutions subject to meeting applicable Sheridan policies.

Candidates must have achieved a minimum course grade of 65% or the minimumpass for promotion within the program, whichever is higher, for a request foradvanced standing to be considered.

Courses considered for advanced standing must have been completed within fiveyears prior to the request.

Please refer to the full Advanced Standing policy on Sheridans Policies andProcedures website for specific details. Mac users please note: you must useFirefox, Opera or Netscape to access the documents on the Policies andProcedures website.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ProgramName/Credential:

Practical NursingOntario College Diploma

Program-SpecificAdmissionRequirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these requiredcourses:

y One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

plus


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y One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%

plus

y Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)

plus

y Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U)

or

Mature student status.

Mature students do not possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent andare 19 years of age before the starting date of the program.

Mature students must demonstrate proficiency in meeting specific programprerequisites.

Mature students who apply to Sheridans certificate and diploma programs mustdemonstrate their ability to work at the postsecondary level in one of two ways:

y By successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/ormathematics and/or science; or

y By completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate tothe program of choice.*

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academicachievement and the results of Sheridans new pre-admission test for healthoccupations. ALL applicants MUST complete Sheridans new pre-admission test.

A $50 assessment fee will apply. Further details will be available in AccessSheridan upon submitting application.

*If you do not have the required English, you may wish to enrol in English

Language Studies (ESL) program or the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)program at Sheridan to obtain equivalent credits. Sheridan also offers ACEupgrading courses in Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Preparatory trainingsuch as academic upgrading is eligible for Second Career funding, subject to theapproval of Employment Ontario. Completion of upgrading does not guaranteeadmission to the Practical Nursing Program in a subsequent year.

Also, applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements (orequivalency) are encouraged to consider our General Arts and Science Health


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Profile Program which will provide the necessary preparation to apply to thisprogram. However, completion of the GAS Health Profile Program does notguarantee admission to the Practical Nursing Program in a subsequent year.

Start/End dates persemester:

109/201112/2011

201/201204/2012

309/1212/2012

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Program Length/Hours/Weeks:

This is a full time program over 2 years: (4 semesters of 14 weeks each)Hours per week: 18 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday toFriday)

Programs starting in September have a four month break (May-August) betweenfirst and second year. The Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaksbetween semesters are two weeks.

Programs starting in January go straight through with a maximum break of 3weeks over Christmas and two week breaks between semesters.

Students will be notified of their class schedule and timetable prior to thebeginning of each semester.

Class Size: Approx. 35

Course Outline: See Program Outline section below

Registration Fee: The non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges coversapplication processing forone application cycle.

Annual Tuition(2011/12):

Year One $4,456.50

Year Two - Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry ofTraining, Colleges and

Universities. By action of the Ontario government, a change may be made to

year two tuition. For purposes of your research, please use the year one tuition.

Parking:

The 2011/12 parking fee schedule is: One Month: $73 One term (September to January): $169 Two terms (September to May): $312 Three terms (September to August): $374

Books:

Textbooks and supplies (lab coat, stethoscope, kit, etc.) typically may be as much

as $600 each term.

Other:Students in specific programs/courses are required by Sheridan to pay an

additional amount for materials, kits and mobile technology service fee.

Payment Policy: Fees can be paid in full for the whole program, or per term. The fee paymentdeadline is approximately 2 weeks before the start of the term.

Refund Policy:If you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the first term, then all fees are


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refunded. If you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the second term, then allsecond term fees are refunded. In either case, an administrative processingcharge is withheld.

Your SecondCareer in PracticalNursing:

Sheridans Practical Nursing diploma program equips you with the skills you needto enter the growing field of nursing. Upon completion of the 4-semester program,you will be ready to write the national certification exam and be registered as apractical nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Careeropportunities/EmploymentProspects/SuccessFactors:

Opportunities Working in:

y Primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitalsy Hospitalsy Clinicsy Long-term care facilitiesy Community agenciesy Independent practicesy Pharmaceutical companiesy Medical equipment companies

Alumni of Sheridan can access all in-person and web-site Career Centresservices for assistance in Career Counselling and Employment Advising for oneyear after their graduation date. After one year, they can access all web-siteservices including jobs.sheridan (our on-line job posting system).

Method ofInstruction:

Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learningand experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.

EquipmentAvailability:

Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.

InstructorQualifications: College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and

academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Masters degreesand/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.

Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development toensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.

Curriculum Design:

All Sheridans programs are designed and kept up to date with input fromProgram Advisory Committees that include representation from employers andindustry organizations.

Network for Innovation &Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) atSheridan oversees the design of new programs and courses and maintains aschedule of program review to keep programs up to date.

Evaluation of Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and


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Instructors,Courses andPrograms:

instructor at the end of each course.

In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluatetheir program.

Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated bythe Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit Please visit: Sheridan Home Page,

About Sheridan, Sheridan at a Glance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Physical Facilities:

Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to

support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are

equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service

cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres

contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive

grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student

activity.

AdditionalSupports andResourcesAvailable:

As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and

supports:

Athletics and Recreation

Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation

Counselling and Special Needs Services

Disability Services

Library Services

Peer Tutoring and Mentoring

Health Services

Student Advisement Centre

Student Union

SpecialAccommodations:

The Disability Services Office facilitates equal access for eligible students withdisabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations and supportservices. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to correspond with thedisability related needs of each student and are determined based on thedocumentation provided and program specific requirements.


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PROGRAM OUTLINE

CourseRequirements:

Course code: Course Name:Hours /

week:Semester 1:

NURS 17013 The Self and the Profession 3

NURS 19469 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 3

NURS 14494 Nursing Practice 1 3

SCIE 15288 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1 3

COMM 1999 Essential Communication Skills 3

MATH 16532 Pharmacy Math 3

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK 18

Semester 2:

NURS 18081 Nursing Care Of Conditions and Diseases 1 3

HEAL 25586 Physical Assessment 3


PHAR 15288 Pharmacology for Nurses 1 3

SCIE 20049 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2 3

GNED General Education Elective 3


Semester 3:

NURS 24998 Issues and Trends 3


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NURS 24049 Nursing Care of Conditions and Diseases 2 3

PHAR 37900 Pharmacology for Nurses 2 3


GNED Traffic Management 3


Semester 4:

NURS 23921 The Realities of Practice 2

NURS 21322 Nursing Care Of Obstetrical Clients 2

NURS 21323 Nursing Care Of Mental Health Clients 2


HUMN 16693G Human Relations: The Interpersonal Experience 3

NURS 20065 Pre-graduate Clinical 10


** Students are offered the option to graduate from the program with a cooperative education component.Enrolment is limited through an additional co-op application process. Students who are accepted into the co-op program will take their remaining class at the Trafalgar Road Campus and will spend three paid workterms working in a program-related position. Co-op work experience complements classroom study andprovides an ideal background for enhancing career opportunities. See http://coop.sheridaninstitute.ca/ fordetails.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE The self and the profession Code: NURS 17013 Hours / wk: 3

Students focus on their personal and professional development as it relates to the practiceof nursing. They acquire the knowledge to understand one's personal values, beliefs andhow they intersect with professional roles and responsibilities. Students are introduced totheories and concepts of caring, and reflective practice. Students apply course content


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through a variety of approaches including presentations, online reflective practice journal,group activities and in-class and online discussions. Students are expected to contribute toin-class and/or online discussions which are graded, respond to online surveys and tocomplete online assessments such as quizzes.

COURSE Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Code: NURS 19469 Hours / wk: 3

Students focus on nursing interventions and effective communication that provide supportand basic care for adult clients. Students learn about the theoretical underpinnings of the

profession: core concepts of the nursing process, health, and human needs. The clientcentred approach is highlighted as the framework for the provision of nursing care.Students examine the aspects of cultural diversity, individual differences, and self-care inthe context of successful nursing practice. Through interactive lectures, simulations and roleplays, case studies, problem solving exercises, assignments and tests, students develop abroad knowledge of the fundamentals of nursing practice.

COURSE Nursing Practice 1 Code: NURS 14494 Hours / wk: 3

Students have an opportunity to integrate concepts and knowledge gained in the classroom

with skills learned in the lab and clinical setting. Students examine the nursing process as aframework for their clinical practice. The competences of facilitative communication, basicnursing skills and health promotion practices are emphasized. Students use problem solvingto apply the concepts. The differences and similarities of the role of the Practical Nurse andPersonal Support Worker will be explored with emphasis on their complementary role inclient care. Learning experiences include preparatory work before class in the form ofreadings and watching videos related to the skills: interactions with a teacher and peers inthe practice of skills in a laboratory setting, simulations, roleplays, self-evaluation,application in a clinical setting and testing of those skills learned in the lab.

COURSE Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1 Code: SCIE 15288 Hours / wk: 3

This course provides students with the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology.Students focus on how the body systems work together to promote homeostasis. Theydefine and examine the interrelationship of structure and function of the human body.Topics covered include: basic anatomical terminology, cell biology, and the anatomy andfunctions of all the body systems. Through interactive lectures, class discussion, smallgroup work and class presentations students explore Human Anatomy and Physiology.


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COURSE Essential Communication Skills Code: COMM 19999 Hours / wk: 3

COURSE Pharmacy Math Code: MATH 16532 Hours / wk: 3

Students are introduced to pharmaceutical calculations - dilutions, dosage calculations andconversions using common fractions, decimal fractions, ratios, proportions, percentages and

basic algebra needed to accurately prepare/compound /verify prescriptions. Participantslearn to interpret and perform conversion calculations involving the mathematicalterms/symbols used in apothecary, metric and international household systems. Studentslearn through a web- based course. Some of the activities students participate in includecontribution to discussions, completion of online assignments and assessments, andparticipation in online chats.

COURSE Nursing Care of Conditions and Diseases 1 Code: NURS 18081 Hours / wk: 3

Students focus on the nursing care of adult clients experiencing chronic medical-surgicalconditions and diseases. Students use the nursing process in relating pathophysiology and

other assessment factors to nursing interventions and management. The client-centeredapproach to the nursing care of clients with these health challenges and conditions isemphasized. Students examine methods of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. Inaddition, they investigate the special nursing needs of clients who have alterations in theirfunctioning. Throughout the course, students have the opportunity to learn through avariety of methods: interactive lectures, question and answer sessions, PowerPointpresentations, case studies, use of study guides, group discussions, research assignment,role plays and simulations.

COURSE Physical Assessment Code: HEAL25586 Hours / wk: 3

Students are provided with the opportunity to develop basic 'hands on' assessment skillsusing a systems approach. Relevant anatomy and physiology will be reviewed. Students willlearn about history taking, examination techniques and documentation. Emphasis is placedon recognition of the range of normal findings with some discussion of commonabnormalities. Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations and return demonstrations,role plays, and other experiential activities, students integrate learning in order to perform


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health assessments.


In this course, students learn and practice the more complex nursing skills to assist clientsin maintaining and restoring optimum health. They will examine the role of the practicalnurse in conjunction with these skills and the related safety issues. Students integratecommunication into the practice of these skills. Through lectures and other in class

activities, learning experiences in the laboratory and clinical facilities, students have theopportunity to learn and further develop nursing skills and relate self evaluation.

COURSE Pharmacology for Nurses 1 Code: PHAR 15288 Hours / wk: 3

Students focus on the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse in the administrationof medications and monitoring their effects. Students learn the nursing care associated withthe identified classification of drugs received by clients. The nursing process related to drugadministration is highlighted. Students examine topics such as ethical and legal aspects ofdrug administration, interpreting physician orders, recording and reporting of effects.Through interactive lectures, discussions, problems solving case studies, assignments,quizzes and tests, students gain an understanding of the importance of pharmacology ineffective nursing care.

COURSE Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2 Code: SCIE 20049 Hours / wk: 3

Students continue to learn the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology. HumanAnatomy and Physiology 2 is the second course which will provide a foundation for healthpractice for students in the practical nurse program. Students focus on how specific bodysystems work together to promote homeostasis. They define and examine theinterrelationship of structure and function of the human body. Topics covered include: the

anatomy and physiology of body systems. Through interactive lectures, class discussion,small group work and class presentations students explore human anatomy and physiology.

COURSE General Education Elective Code: GNED Hours / wk: 4


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COURSE Issues and Trends Code: NURS 24998 Hours / wk: 3

Students explore the use of technology in nursing and its application to practice. Coursework includes analysis of the current issues and trends in health care such as evidencebased nursing practice, cultural diversity, community health, advocacy, and political issuesand their implications in the nursing profession. Students examine issues related to ethicsand quality of work life. Through learning experiences such as in class discussions andpresentations, students learn about groups and teams and develop an awareness of thecurrent concerns in the profession. They contribute to online discussions and complete

online activities such as presentations, surveys and quiz, and assignments.

COURSE Nursing Care of conditions and diseases 2 Code: NURS 24049 Hours / wk: 3

Students continue to focus on the nursing care of clients with various conditions anddiseases with particular emphasis on the more complex and surgical experiences of clients,and community health issues. Client centered care is emphasized. Students use the nursingprocess in relating pathophysiology and other assessment factors to nursing interventionsand management. In addition, they investigate the special nursing needs of clients whohave alterations in their functioning and community health nursing principles. Throughoutthe course, students have the opportunity to learn through a variety of methods:interactive lectures, question and answer sessions, PowerPoint presentations, case studies,use of study guides, group discussions, research assignment, role plays, and simulations.

COURSE Pharmacology for Nurses 2 Code: PHAR 37900 Hours / wk: 3

Students continue to focus on the practical nurse's roles and responsibilities in theadministration and monitoring of effects of several classifications of drugs. Students learnto recognize and respond to adverse effects. They gain knowledge of the assessments ofthe physiologic effects and determine drug effectiveness. Through interactive lectures,discussions, problem solving case studies, assignments, quizzes and tests, students gain

further understanding of the importance of pharmacology in effective nursing care.


Students practice skills in the delivery of nursing care to clients undergoing surgery or forclients requiring nursing interventions to maintain and restore optimum health. They


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integrate learning from previous semesters into the delivery of quality nursing care.Through experiential activities, case studies, and simulated learning activities in thelaboratory, students have the opportunity to relate learned nursing skills withcommunication, self evaluation, and peer assessment.

COURSE Traffic Management Code: GNED Hours / wk: 2

COURSE The realities of practice Code: NURS 23921 Hours / wk: 9

Students continue to explore politics and the health care system and how these impactnursing practice at the bedside. Topics related directly to practice will include reflectivepractice as a health care professional and understanding the legal/ethical implications ofdelegating patient care to unregulated professionals. Through case studies, group work, andmoderated discussions, students are provided with an introduction to the concepts ofleadership and management. Students write practice tests to prepare them for the nationalexam. The basics of reading and critiquing research articles will be reinforced in authentic

or simulated situations.

COURSE Nursing care of obstetrical clients Code: NURS 21322 Hours / wk: 3

In this course, students focus on the nursing care of childbearing women, children andadolescents. Students acquire the knowledge to assess clients and recognize normal andabnormal findings when caring for the childbearing woman (from preconception topostpartum) and child (including basic growth and development stages from newborn toadolescent. They are introduced to family centered care, and teaching and learningstrategies. Students recognize the role of the practical nurse in relation to other healthcare

team members in caring for childbearing women, children and adolescents. Through avariety of approaches including case scenarios, presentations, demonstrations and smallgroup activities, students, apply the nursing process in planning care.

COURSE Nursing Care of Mental Health Clients Code: NURS 21323 Hours / wk: 3


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Students focus on the nursing care for clients experiencing mental health issues across thelifespan. In addition, they learn specific interventions and strategies to deal with challengingsituations related to psychiatric problems. Students gain knowledge of the related ethicaland legal aspects. A holistic client centered focus is emphasized. Through lectures,discussions, case studies, role plays, videos, and experiential exercises, students learn theimportance of nursing interventions that promote, restore, or maintain mental health.


Students practice and consolidate previously learned skills and those related to maternalchild nursing and mental health nursing in a non- threatening environment. Throughexperiential experiences, and learning activities in the lab students acquire the necessaryskills in providing quality care to child bearing women, children, and adolescents as well asindividuals experiencing mental health issues.

COURSE Human Relations: The interpersonal experience Code: HUMN Hours / wk: 3

COURSE Code GNED Hours / wk: 3

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Information current as ofApril 2011 - subject to change without notice.

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