Lambton College

Practical Nursing

Lambton College

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,157
Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

Lambton College’s experienced faculty deliver an exemplary Practical Nursing program with care and enthusiasm. Professionalism, evidence-informed practice and inter-professional collaboration are foundational concepts throughout the program. Students within this program develop nursing skills, knowledge, and judgment through experiential learning opportunities working in both simulated and real-world health care settings. Lambton College’s facilities include a state-of-the art Nursing Simulation Lab in the NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre, which allows students to perform skills in a variety of nursing environments. Hospital and community placements help students to solidify their critical thinking, therapeutic nurse client relationships, and professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •   Biology 
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with a minimum grade of 65% in the prerequisites.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Pre-Health Sciences Pathway:

    Practical Nursing has a highly competitive admission standard. Students are ranked and accepted based on their academic averages.

    Due to the academic and clinical rigor required in the Practical Nursing program, applicants applying directly to this program from secondary school, are encouraged to consider applying to the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program (PHSP) or the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees (PHDP). The Pre-Health Sciences Pathways are an excellent preparatory option for those considering careers as health care professionals.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 10, 2025