Practical Nursing

Why Humber?

Humber is a leading-edge facility in every respect. This program has been awarded the highest rating for accreditation - a testament to its excellence. Learn and practice in our bioscience and health science laboratories – which includes clinical simulation labs that provide hands-on learning in a monitored environment. Continuous placement in a range of clinical settings enhances your ability to apply in-classroom education to real-life situations.

We Know What It Takes

The practical nurse is an integral part of the health care team, working at the bedside with patients in acute-care, long term care, maternal child, mental health, and community care settings. Emphasis throughout this program is on developing competence in the theory and practice of nursing. Experts in their respective nursing fields, clinical practicum teachers and faculty prepare you for the challenges ahead. Not only are they dedicated to scholarly teaching, but they also offer students real world guidance and expert classroom and practicum instruction drawn from first-hand experience. Class sizes are small, giving you a quality education. Classes are divided into theory and practicum groups to help you develop support systems and networks.

Your Career

After successfully writing the College of Nurses Practical Nursing exam, graduates will be able to work in various health-care settings including:

• acute-care hospitals
• clinics and public health units
• community nursing agencies and services
• mental health services
• private practices
• rehabilitation services
• retirement living and long-term care facilities
• schools and childcare centres

Many of our Practical Nursing graduates go on to complete their Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree with Humber, as well as RPN postgraduate advanced-skills education used in specialty disciplines such as surgery, dialysis, cardiology and emergency.