at Sheridan Continuing and Professional Studies
The Facts
RPNs
There are currently 50,000 RPNs working in Ontario, according to the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN).
practice > five years
But nearly 29% of Ontario’s RPNs intend to practice for less than 5 years, creating a serious shortage – and an opportunity for those to advance in nursing. (WeRPN)
short
In fact, Ontario is estimated to be nearly 22,000 registered nurses (RN) short on a per-capita basis, according to the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).
shortage
The Canadian Nurses Association predicted a shortage of about 60,000 RNs across Canada by 2022.
aren’t practising
About 15,000 Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) in Ontario aren’t practising as a nurse, despite their qualifications. (RNAO)
IENs have a vital role
Sheridan Continuing and Professional Studies understands that IENs have a vital role to play in healthcare in this province. The most effective way to overcome the severe nursing shortage in Ontario is to tap into the unrealized potential that exists among the ranks of the thousands of IENs who are not currently practising in their field.
Take advantage of the depth of experience and advanced facilities we offer as part of Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Two terms (8 months) in duration
The RPN Safe Practice Completion Micro-Credential is two terms (8 months) long, including on-campus nursing lab activities, online courses and a term of community-based clinical learning experience.
Do you meet the requirements?
These courses are restricted to students with a College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Letter of Assessment and/or Program Coordinator’s Approval. Students who meet this requirement, and are interested in taking these courses, are asked to complete the Expression of Interest Form.
Fees below are approximate:
Find out how to qualify for Sheridan’s RPN Safe Practice Completion Micro-Credential.
Call our Opportunity Centre at (905) 874-4440.
Email us at caps@sheridancollege.ca, and we will respond back within 1-2 business days.
