Northern College's two-year Practical Nursing diploma prepares graduates to become licensed Registered Practical Nurses (RPN). The program covers the nursing process, communication, leadership, and a holistic approach to care across all life stages and conditions including mental health and palliative care. Delivered in state-of-the-art simulation labs, the program meets national Entry to Practice Competencies and includes an eight-week preceptorship placement. It holds Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario, making graduates eligible for the REx-PN regulatory exam.