Program Delivery
This program is held via online (asynchronous) and on-campus (synchronous) delivery. Students will be made known of their on-campus classes after admission to the program.
What are Micro-Credentials?
Micro-Credentials certify an individual’s achievements in specific skill sets and differ from traditional credentials, such as degrees or diplomas. They are shorter, personalized, and enables employment in specific roles. At the end of this program, you will receive an official document credential from Sheridan Continuing & Professional Studies.
Program Description
Do you have a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) letter that states “Your evidence of nursing practice has expired”? Trained as a nurse internationally and don't have a CNO applicaiton number or letter? Let us help with Sheridan's RPN Safe Practice Completion program. We'll help you navigate the Ontario nursing practice and education landscape!
At Sheridan, we welcome both Internationally Educated Nurses and those trained here in Canada to study with us to complete the additional nursing education required to become registered as an RPN and practice in Ontario.
This program is a unqiue two-term admission based academic program. The terms are split between practical learning and a community-based learning experience, both designed to help students achieve the requirements outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario. Courses are taken as a set pathway to ensure you gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies you need to register with the CNO and thrive in the Ontario nursing workforce. A more detailed program pathway is outlined below.
Admission-Based Program
This is an admission-based program. These courses are restricted to students with a CNO Letter of Assessment and / or Program Coordinator approval.
Recommended Program Pathway
This admission-based program has a unique two-term academic plan (approximately 8 months in length). The below is subject to change.
The first term (term 1) will include:
The second term (term 2) will include:
Expression of Interest Form
Fall 2021 Fees & Material Fees
For our Fall 2021 term starting in September, students will have the opportunity to pay for the first semster in installments. The installments are as follows:
Date | Installment |
September 21st, 2021 | 50% of fee |
October 1st, 2021 | 25% of fee |
October 13th, 2021 | Remainder of fee |
There is a non-refundable material fee of $141.26 embedded into the tuition of the program. This is non-refundalbe after the first day of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a listing of Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Contact Us
Information Session: Register for Sheridan's RPN Safe Practice Completion with IEN Competency Upgrade Pathway
Information Session on
April 17th Monday