Program Requirements

1. At the beginning of each course, students will be informed of course learning outcomes and evaluative methods. This information will be discussed in class and is detailed on the course outline. Course outlines are available on eCentennial within your course shell.

2. Students must successfully complete all “PNUR”, “ANAT”, and “PATH” courses in the semester they are in before they can progress to take nursing courses in the next semester. (Refer to program model routes) A student who does not successfully complete any one of his/her required nursing courses as scheduled, must contact the Centennial Success Advisor (MyCA) prior to registration for the next semester.

3. It is within a student’s right to drop a course or courses; however, the student must meet with the Centennial Success Advisor (MyCA) to discuss this issue. Students must realize that registration in the dropped course(s) in the following semester is dependent on available space. There is no guarantee that the student will be able to register in the dropped course(s) in the following semester.

4. A “C” grade (minimum of 60%) is required for promotion for all theoretical courses within the program, including the English (COMM) and General Education (GNED) courses.
a. All clinical application courses will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
b. PNUR250 must be completed on a full time basis in both the full-time and flexible model routes. Prior to the pre-graduate semester (PNUR250), all General Education (GNED) and English (COMM) courses in the Practical Nursing Program must be completed with a passing minimum “C” grade.
c. If a student is unsuccessful twice in the same “PNUR”, “ANAT”,” or “PATH” course(s), a third repeat would require the approval of the Chair of Nursing. If a student is unsuccessful in the course on the third attempt, he/she will be suspended from the program and will not be eligible for readmission.

5. There is no guarantee that a course will be available the following semester if a student diverts from the model route due to dropping or not being successful in a course(s).
a. If there is an interruption of two semesters or more in a student’s progression from PNUR105 to successful completion of PNUR125 for any reason, the student will be required to take the Practical Nursing 1 Lab Refresher course (PNUR101). The purpose of this course is to maintain clinical competency of basic nursing skills (introduced in PNUR105) for students who are delayed in their model route. PNUR101 is offered as a Continuing Education course and should be taken within the semester immediately preceding PNUR125.

Note: A student who registers into PNUR125 but withdraws before completion of at least 30 clinical patient contact hours must take PNUR 101. Students must contact the Student Success Advisor to register for this course. The student must achieve a passing grade in the lab refresher course in order to proceed to PNUR125

6. Regarding Program Transfers: Students must meet with the Centennial Success Advisor (MyCA) to discuss and/or have approved any program transfer:
a. Semester 1 students have the option to transfer from the Fulltime program into the Flexible program prior to commencing semester 2.
b. In order for a semester 2 student to be eligible to transfer from the Fulltime program into the Flexible program, the student must have first completed all GNED and COMM courses as required for the PN Program.

7. Promotion from course to course is governed by the prerequisites stated for the individual courses. All courses, including General Education and English courses, in the Practical Nursing Program must be completed with a minimum “C” or “P” grade for eligibility for graduation from the Practical Nursing Program at Centennial College and for eligibility to write the Regulatory Exam- Practical Nurse (REx-PN). The Practical Nursing Program must be completed within a maximum of four (4) academic years from the time of initial enrolment in Semester 1.

Graduation
Students must successfully complete all program requirements in order to be eligible for graduation, and may be required to complete specific requirements prior to progressing from one level of their program to the subsequent level.

The student is responsible for knowing the requirements for graduation from their program of study. The following conditions must be met to graduate:
• Student must have completed, at Centennial College, at least twenty-five percent of the courses for their credential, excluding Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Transfer Credit (TCR).
• Students must successfully complete all courses in the program.
• Students registered in a co-op program must successfully complete all co-op requirements.
• Students must complete the requirements of the program in effect at the time of graduation, unless the Dean or designate approves alternative arrangements in writing. This requirement includes any changes made to future semesters during the student’s studies but does not include changes in semesters that have already been completed unless required for the future semester courses.

See the Experiential Learning Requirements section for information on work terms, field placements, clinical placements, or other required experiential learning components.

Course Requirements – Course Outlines

Course outlines specify relevant course learning outcomes to be achieved and assessments that measure achievement of that learning. Course outlines also offer a general description of the course, its content, requirements, and required learning resources (e.g., textbooks, equipment/materials). Course outlines also offer a general description of the course, its content, requirements, and learning resources. Course outlines clearly communicate expectations to learners concerning requirements for admission to the course (e.g.., pre- and co-requisites), successful completion of the course, and other course-specific policies and procedures. Ensure you review the course outlines for each of your courses to be aware of requirements and expectations.