Excellence in nursing education within a culturally grounded learning environment.
Program Code: 040108
Type: Full-time
Intake: September 2026
About the program
The Practical Nursing Program at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is delivered in partnership with Canadore College and prepares learners for a rewarding career in nursing through hands-on, learner-centred education in a culturally grounded environment.
This full-time, in-person program emphasizes clinical skills development, community accountability, and culturally safe practice, while providing strong academic and personal supports for learners. Students benefit from small class sizes, simulation-based learning, and meaningful instructor engagement in a supportive learning environment.
Your Future Career
• Hospitals and acute care facilities
• Long-term care and retirement homes
• Community and home health agencies
• Clinics and physician offices
• Mental health and specialized care settings
Hands-On Learning
• Simulation nursing laboratories
• High-fidelity interactive mannequins
• Skills-based lab instruction
• Diverse clinical placement opportunities
• Practice-based clinical experiences
Admission Requirements
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• Grade 11 or 12 Science (C or U)
• Grade 11 Math (C, U, or M)
Additional Requirements
• Canadore Student Health Form
• PN Yr1 Non Academic Requirements Package
• Practical Nursing Consent Form
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Students also complete WHMIS and CPR certification while in the program. Upon graduation, students are able to write the registration exam through the College of Nurses where, upon successful completion, they will receive Registered Practical Nurse accreditation.
The Canadore Practical Nursing program is currently approved (Category 1, the highest ranking) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Upon graduation from this program students can apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) to write the provincial registration examination for practical nurses. Details related to these requirements can be found on the CNO website.
Placement
Students will participate in mandatory placement where they will have the opportunity to integrate classroom, lab, and simulation learning into real world contexts. Students are responsible for costs associated with transportation to and from assigned placements, which may require travel to adjacent or nearby communities in the region.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Program Contacts
Tution Fees
First year tuition includes both Semesters 1 and 2
Second year tuition includes Semesters 3, 4, and 5
The “Material Fee” listed below does not include the cohort-specific eText/eResource fee.
2026-27 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Domestic
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
eTexts and eResources are offered as bundled fee*. This option gives you access to high-quality digital resources at about 40%-60% less than the cost of printed textbooks with the added value of bundled simulation, practice text suites and other key resources for your program of study and progression to employment. With eTexts and eResources, you will have the tools you need to complete your program and prepare for your licensing exam where applicable.
- This course may have additional text or resource requirements. Please review your course outline for further information.
Elsevier Total Solution Package- $930.00
Opting Out of the eText and eResource Program
Participation in the eText and eResource bundle is mandatory as it is decided at the program level.
Upon entry to the program students will have the option of accepting the full package or to opt out of the non-evaluative resources of the package. If you choose to opt out, you will be required to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss the TSP and sign a declaration prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year. After this deadline, access for the entirety of the program is final and non-refundable. Full deployment of the resources will begin shortly after the opt-out window closes.
The eText fee exemption deadline is:
• Prior to 4:00 pm on the first Friday of the first semester of the program/year.
To request an exemption, please contact your Program Coordinator.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
BYOD prepares students to be anytime, anywhere learners using their devices to enhance their learning experience in and out of the classroom, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies. Knowledge of how to search for and interpret evolving information prepares students to become lifelong learners.
Students are welcome to apply for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). If eligible, students may receive financial aid to assist with book, material and technology costs. Additionally, first year students can apply for entrance awards , and once enrolled students are eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Students will typically be responsible for:
- The cost of their laptop computer, software and other component parts as identified;
- Ensuring they have the laptop, and proper software installed before classes begin (including the ability to install the desktop version of Office 365)
- The cost of repairs to their laptop and all maintenance to ensure cybersecurity standards are met; and
- Adhering to the Computing and Network Resources Acceptable Use Policy
- Stable and consistent Internet service
- Latest version of an Internet browser (e.g.: Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge)
You will also need:
- Stethoscope – apx. $115.00
- Blood Pressure cuff- Apx $100
- Polo Shirt – apx. $35.00
- SAH Parking – $8.00/day
- ID and Access Badge – apx. $10.00
- Uniforms (scrubs), 2 sets – apx. $70.00
- Uniform Shoes – apx. $50.00
Curriculum
Semester 2
General Education Elective – Online (PN1Sem2) GENED
General Education Elective – Online (PN2Sem2) GENED
Anatomy & Physiology II IAP120
