ObjectivesThe program of study for Diploma Registered Practical Nurses (Stream E) prepares students for practice as Registered Nurses. It builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the diploma practical nurse program. Stream (E) students enter at Level II. Level II nursing courses are designed to assist in the transition of students to baccalaureate studies. Students are integrated with Conestoga Site Collaborative B.Sc.N. students (Stream D) of the McMaster Mohawk Conestoga B.Sc.N. Program for most courses. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be awarded the B.Sc.N. degree by McMaster University.
Course descriptionCourses Hours
Advanced Credit: 30 units
Level III:
Integrated Biological Basis of Nursing Practice 1 78
Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 1 91
Health and Safety self directed 4
Elective 39 Level IV:
Integrated Biological Basis of Nursing Practice 2 78
Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing 2 91
Client Health Assessment 39
Elective 39 Level V:
Health, Science and Society 39
Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness 3 39
Guided Nursing Practice 3 156
Elective 78 Level VI:
Introduction to Research Methods and Critical Appraisal 39
Nursing Concepts in Health and Illness 4 39
Population Health 65
Elective 78 Level VII:
Guided Nursing Practice 6 312
Advanced Nursing Concepts 1 52
Elective 39
Program Option: Research Project 26 Level VIII:
Program Option: Research Project 26
Guided Nursing Practice 7 312
Advanced Nursing Concepts 2 52
Elective 39 TOTAL UNITS: 123