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Duration

16 months

Tuition

$6,647

  Hamilton

May 4-Sep 4

Plus 2 other start dates

Sep 8 - Jan 8 2028

Jan 4 - May 4 2028

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Diploma

Year Founded

1966

Scholarships

yes

The Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream) program at Mohawk College offers a unique opportunity for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to advance their careers and earn a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma. This hybrid program, designed for study-life balance, combines online theory courses with in-person lab sessions and professional practice placements. Online theory is complemented by mandatory in-person midterm and final exams, while lab-based courses include weekly 2-hour on-campus sessions.

Clinical placements are integral to the program, with shifts scheduled during the week or on weekends, and increase in intensity across the semesters. In Semester 1, students complete two 7-hour shifts per week, progressing to 12-hour shifts in Semesters 2 and 3, and a full 40-hour work week during Semester 4. The program equips students with the skills to assess clients, plan and deliver safe, evidence-informed nursing care, and work collaboratively with health care teams. Graduates are prepared to take the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) exam and practice in a variety of health care settings.

Admission Requirements

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate program from an Ontario community college, a private college, career college, or local board of education or an equivalent program.
  • English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language.

What You’ll Learn

  • Communicate therapeutically with clients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients across the lifespan using a holistic approach.
  • Plan and deliver safe, competent nursing care based on evidence-informed practices.
  • Apply clinical judgment in selecting and performing nursing interventions that promote health, prevent disease, and support rehabilitation or palliation.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of nursing interventions and modify care plans as necessary.
  • Practice in a professional, ethical manner, adhering to relevant legislation and regulatory standards in diverse healthcare settings.

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Student Reviews (11)

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Mohawk College

Data preparation and machine learning

Amelia White

March 4, 2026

Graduated From

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine ...

I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine learning to natural language processing and computer vision applications.

Mohawk College

Full of greatness and growth

Henry Zhang

Hamilton • March 4, 2026

Graduated From

not provided

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia...

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia’s accounting classes were like learning step by step with someone guiding you through all the tricky parts. The assignments and classes matched up perfectly and actually made sense. Most of the time, they even gave us extra materials just to make sure we fully understood everything.

Elliot’s classes were always fun and easy to follow. He has this way of breaking down complex concepts so clearly and straight to the point. Great guy too, with a solid sense of humour and a really strong professional background!

James’s auditing and business info courses were solid as well. I have great respect for the fairness and integrity he consistently demonstrates in his classes. My biggest takeaway from him is to always stay true and fair to others and, most importantly, to myself.

Personally speaking, the professors truly value teaching and genuinely care about their students.

CAMPUS:

The campus is beautiful, full of diverse vegetation, wildlife and plants, with the Royal Air Force of geese on patrol four seasons a year, and in summer, ladybirds casually land on your shoulder to greet you.

(However, in my last one or two semesters, the public hygiene and environment near the main entrance did take a hit due to some students’ careless and deliberate damage.)

The library is also an amazing place to study, I spent most of my time there doom drinking coffee from the Tims express and hustling my way through the course content.

I also like how they divided the library into three zones, the upstairs the talking zone, the main library area downstairs, and a separate ultra quiet space inside the library designed for those who need complete silence, all came with computer access for those in need. There are also other good spots on campus for studying, like the EA area, which is also quite nice, with accessible entertainment options.

As for food, the options are fairly diverse, though the taste and quality might not be to everyone’s liking. Still, with Subway and Tims around, it’s honestly not the end of the world.

My three years there were full of greatness and growth, wasn’t a top student, I failed courses, repeated years, and made mistakes. But I’m genuinely grateful for that time. I made great friends and learnt lessons far beyond the textbooks, from both my peers and professors, which truly prepared me for the future and the Canadian society.

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