Transition to Practical Nursing (PSW-PN)
Course: NSG8017
Nursing Transformation - PSW-PN Pathway - In this course, you will examine the transition in role from Personal SupportWorker (PSW) to Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). This course will include a simulation bootcamp to assist in the identification of the transition in scope from PSW to RPN. Throughout the theory in this course, you will examine from various lenses the change in role from PSW to RPN. This will include an examination of scope of practice, nursing process, communication and documentation as well as critical thinking, decision-making and clinical judgment. Through the identification of your current scope you will be able to clearly see the transition required in your continued studies to become an RPN.
Notes
This course is part of the Nursing Transformation: PSW to PN pathway initiative. Students are required to complete a screening process to prior to course registration to ensure they will be eligible to transition into the Practical Nursing program.
If you are new to the bridging initiative, please visit the PSW-PN pathway initiative page to confirm you meet the requirements and apply for approval to register.
If you have already been approved for the PSW-PN pathway initiative, please call the Registrar’s Office at 613-727-0002 to register. Only students on the Approved to Register List will be eligible to register by phone.
| WINTER 2025 |
| Online Learning |
| Section | Date(s) | Mode | Domestic Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Jan 14 - Mar 3 | Online | $230.21 | * See footnote |
| 842 | Mar 3 - Apr 21 | Online | $230.21 | * See footnote |
Please Note: Off-shore international students enrolling in online courses will be subject to an international premium fee per course registration.
* Online registration is not available for this section.
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